We are thrilled to announce the opening of a unique exhibition in partnership with Art in the Frame Foundation in celebration of World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October. ‘Art in Focus: The Healing Arts II will showcase powerful visual artworks created by islanders living with mental illness, who participatein the Art in Focus Workshops.
Since its launch in July 2023, the Art in Focus workshops have offered a supportive and empowering space for participants to explore their creativity and work towards exhibiting their work in a professional gallery setting.
By presenting the Art in Focus: The Healing Arts II exhibition on World Mental Health Day, we aim to raise awareness of mental illness and ensure that islanders affected by it are a key part of the conversation around mental health in our community.
Opening Reception: Thursday 10th of October, 18h00 atthe Harbour Gallery.
Official Opening: 18h30
Exhibition Dates: 10th - 13th of October
Features: A selection of visual artworks by artistsliving with mental illness
Special Guest: Dr. Lorna Collins, leading advocate for artsand creativity in health
Supported by: Jersey Community Foundation with funds fromthe Channel Islands Lottery
“It’s given me confidence to trust in myself and my creativity and allows me to enjoy the art process – it’s made me happy again to find this side that I had previously lost.” Artin Focus Participant.
“Being part of this creative group is such a pleasure. I can see and feel how it benefits us all." Kate Tanguy, Volunteer, Focus on Mental Illness.
“The Art in Focus groups have been working extremely hard to develop and push their creative skills to new levels and it is delightful to see that the participants have gained pride, confidence and self-esteem to enable them to display their work in this public exhibition. Art in indeed healing.” Dawn Croke, Art Educator, Art in the Frame Foundation.
“We’re proud to showcase the creative talents of individuals living with mental illness through this exhibition. Art provides a powerful way to express experiences that are often hard to put into words, and by sharing these works,we hope to spark meaningful conversations and reduce stigma around mental illness.” Liz Kendrick-Lodge,Co-Executive Director, Focus on Mental Illness.
For more information contact
Liz Kendrick-Lodge, Focus on Mental Illness, 07797711900, liz@focusmi.org
Dawn Burrows, Art in the Frame Foundation, 07829908090, dawncroke.arts@gmail.com.
