Beyond Limits has proved that the social stigma attached to the physical and mental limitations can be overcome. The artists dared to dream, and dared to explore. The canvas for them was not only a space for experimentation with colours but also a medium to release their emotions.
- The Pioneer

FOD has been promoting talents of artists with disabilities from different parts of India through its various projects like organising exhibitions, translating their paintings into greeting cards and other short-term projects. These projects have benefited the artists in number of ways. Such opportunities not only help the artists to reach out to people with their imagination and creativity but also provide them financial support and earn public recognition and appreciation.

Beyond Limits is one such exhibition, in which FOD showcases the artwork of disabled artists from several parts of the country at Arpana Art Gallery, Academy of Fine Arts and Literature. This exhibition has been continuing since 2001. In 2001, the exhibition was organised from April 1-10 and in 2002 from September 25 - October 4.

Beyond Limits is the only effort of its kind in the country. It is aimed to provide platform to a group of artists with disabilities, which they cannot afford due to variety of reasons, financial constraints being one of them. As the name suggests it is an attempt to create awareness, to look beyond the visible or imagined limitations and focus on the strengths of artists with disabilities. This exhibition is an acknowledgement of the artists' passion and dedication to their art.

FOD's long cherished desire to have an exhibition by artists with disabilities could materialise due to the generosity of Ajeet Caur and Arpana Caur at the Academy of Fine Arts and Literature, New Delhi, who donated the gallery space and Punjab National Bank, which sponsored the exhibitions. In Beyond Limits -I (2001), 75 paintings by 15 different artists were displayed and in Beyond Limits -II (2002), 65 works by 21 artists were selected by a jury comprising eminent artists. Many of the artists were first timers living in oblivion. The exhibition brought them recognition and appreciation, apart from monetary gains. The exhibitions were inaugurated by Shovana Narayan, the noted Kathak dancer and Nafisa Ali, social activist respectively. The next exhibition in the series is scheduled for October 1-10, 2004.

The sale proceeds from the paintings go to the artists after deducting nominal administrative cost (20%) from the amount quoted by the artist.