Creators like Rembrandt and Picasso get most of the attention from art enthusiasts, but at an art gallery’s silent auction, Prince George’s County special needs artists took center-frame as a local foundation raised money for its programs.

The Special People Enhancing Communities Foundation held a charity auction Feb. 26at Annie’s Art Gallery in Camp Springs to support special needs children. The money raised, about $1,300, went toward the upcoming One Community event to help public safety officials better understand special needs children, said Linda Grantham, SPEC Foundation vice president.

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