August 25 – November 15, 2025

To Whom It May Concern

an ongoing conversation surrounding the impact of the history of institutionalizing individuals with an intellectual and developmental disability

Stevenson University, Kevin Manning Academic Center, 2nd Floor Gallery

Public Reception: Thursday October 9, 2025 5:30pm – 8pm

Where are we going…

Disability

History

Advocacy

Kari Miller explores the beauty, joy and complexities in parenting a child with a disability while working in collaboration with her daughter, Ani, who has Down syndrome.

The land we are standing on was revolutionary…

To Whom It May Concern explores the history of institutionalizing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), its continued impact on society and in other public institutions. Kari Miller dives into the beautiful and horrendous parts of the history of the Rosewood Training School for the Feeble Minded formerly located in Owings Mills, Maryland. Rosewood was revolutionary when it opened. It was the first training school for children with IDD. But through the years of its operation {1889-2009} it became a part of our history we don’t want to acknowledge. Kari uses research and historical images of the Rosewood Training School for the Feeble Minded along with sculpture and audio interviews to give a visual representation of the number of individuals who were impacted by Rosewood.

Expanding upon the history, Kari uncovers ableism in everyday interactions, experiences and institutions. Kari argues that the history of institutionalization still has an impact through the cultural it created by devaluing people. Working together, mother and daughter, Ani, create large colorful prints and paintings giving visibility to Ani’s abilities, personality and personhood. The prints are representation of open letters calling into discussion comments and experiences in everyday life.

To Whom It May Concern showcases the beauty of community inclusion and requests the viewer to search their own ableist views.

ON VIEW SOON

To Whom It May Concern

Towson University

Holtzman Gallery

February – March 2026

About us

Kari Miller is an interdisciplinary artist located in Baltimore who explores how social history continues to impact specific communities. Kari is currently working in collaboration with her daughter, Ani, in exploring disability history, visibility and its lasting impacts on individuals and families. Kari dreams of a day when everyone is seen as a valuable part of our society.

Ani is a rambunctious 6-year-old who loves to dance, go to school, hug, practice flash cards and eat ice cream. She hates math, worksheets and being still. Ani has Down syndrome, which is in every cell of her body but only tells a small part of who she is. She dreams of being a teacher, professional hugger, ASL interpreter, chef, artist and mom.

Stevenson Gallery Hours

Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Contact us

Tiny Dog Press

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@tinydogpress

tinydogpress {at} gmail.com

Copyright 2025 – Tiny Dog Press

August 25 – November 15, 2025

To Whom It May Concern

an ongoing conversation surrounding the impact of the history of institutionalizing individuals with an intellectual and developmental disability

Stevenson University, Kevin Manning Academic Center, 2nd Floor Gallery

Public Reception: Thursday October 9, 2025 5:30pm – 8pm

Where are we going…

Disability

History

Advocacy

Kari Miller explores the beauty, joy and complexities in parenting a child with a disability while working in collaboration with her daughter, Ani, who has Down syndrome.

The land we are standing on was revolutionary…

To Whom It May Concern explores the history of institutionalizing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), its continued impact on society and in other public institutions. Kari Miller dives into the beautiful and horrendous parts of the history of the Rosewood Training School for the Feeble Minded formerly located in Owings Mills, Maryland. Rosewood was revolutionary when it opened. It was the first training school for children with IDD. But through the years of its operation {1889-2009} it became a part of our history we don’t want to acknowledge. Kari uses research and historical images of the Rosewood Training School for the Feeble Minded along with sculpture and audio interviews to give a visual representation of the number of individuals who were impacted by Rosewood.

Expanding upon the history, Kari uncovers ableism in everyday interactions, experiences and institutions. Kari argues that the history of institutionalization still has an impact through the cultural it created by devaluing people. Working together, mother and daughter, Ani, create large colorful prints and paintings giving visibility to Ani’s abilities, personality and personhood. The prints are representation of open letters calling into discussion comments and experiences in everyday life.

To Whom It May Concern showcases the beauty of community inclusion and requests the viewer to search their own ableist views.

ON VIEW SOON

To Whom It May Concern

Towson University

Holtzman Gallery

February – March 2026

About us

Kari Miller is an interdisciplinary artist located in Baltimore who explores how social history continues to impact specific communities. Kari is currently working in collaboration with her daughter, Ani, in exploring disability history, visibility and its lasting impacts on individuals and families. Kari dreams of a day when everyone is seen as a valuable part of our society.

Ani is a rambunctious 6-year-old who loves to dance, go to school, hug, practice flash cards and eat ice cream. She hates math, worksheets and being still. Ani has Down syndrome, which is in every cell of her body but only tells a small part of who she is. She dreams of being a teacher, professional hugger, ASL interpreter, chef, artist and mom.

Stevenson Gallery Hours

Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Contact us

Tiny Dog Press

tinydogpress.com

@tinydogpress

tinydogpress {at} gmail.com

Copyright 2025 – Tiny Dog Press