SAN FRANCISCO - It's close to lunchtime on a bustling Monday morning at Creativity Explored in San Francisco 's Mission District.

Committed to the cause

Paul Moshammer is the director of studios and programs. He's been working in a managerial capacity for the last 22 years, but at this art studio, he has given his heart and hard work for the past 35 years.

"Generally what happens here is artists work on their artwork," said Moshammer. The nonprofit organization with a studio and gallery on 16th Street, allows artists with disabilities to thrive in an environment with their peers, but it also connects them to the artist community.

It's a few days before their ambitious exhibit, ‘ Places for People ’ debuts, the work will be on display through Nov. 8. The organization has five exhi

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