The formal opening of Abilities Arts Festival 2007 was also used to launch the opening of three outstanding visual arts exhibits. Opening evening guests were treated to a wonderful evening of art and jazz that included an informal performance by the internationally recognized Matt Savage Trio.

Opening evening guests also included Her Royal Highness, the Princess of Kuwait who provided an international flair and perspective on the importance of a diverse and inclusive arts and cultural sector; Flavio Belli, Curator of the CONNECTIONS 3 Exposed Exhibit; and Kyla Harris, subject and collaborator in "Access Sex", an important part of the "Body Language" exhibit; exhibiting artists from across Canada and the United States, and as far away as Australia came to join with their professional colleagues in a tremendous celebration of the arts.