Together We Dazzle

This annual art show aims to raise awareness of EDS, donations for the Ehlers-Danlos Society, and support our creative community.

☆ This show was inspired by my diagnosis of a genetic condition called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
The Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are a group of thirteen heritable connective tissue disorders.

☆ My symptoms escalated when I was 19 and only recently led to my diagnosis at the age of 29. The average time it takes to get diagnosed with EDS is 10-13 years.

☆ There is a phrase in the medical field - if you hear hoofbeats, think of a horse, not a zebra - meaning to look for the more likely explanations before considering outliers. Since EDS is so difficult to diagnose, the symbol became the zebra. A group of zebras is called a dazzle, making Together We Dazzle the motto of the Ehlers-Danlos Society.

☆ The Ehlers-Danlos Society has had an exponential impact on the community since its inception in 2016. Spreading awareness and raising funds are critical to helping people get diagnosed and receive proper care.

☆ We host these annual art shows in Athens, GA and raise money by donating half of all artwork sales and 100% of all zebra artwork. Read more about each show below.

☆ Our 2026 show opens Saturday, May 16th from 3-7pm at Hendershot’s! ☆