Art of Healing: The Mind Matters.
Mental Health Awareness Exhibition
Opening Reception: May 22, 2025 6 - 8 pm
Complimentary drinks and light snacks will be served during the reception.
All Ages!
Free to attend
Hal Gomer Gallery
Deadline for applications is April 3, 2025. For more information and where to apply, please visit our application here
Art serves as a vital medium for enhancing understanding and connection to mental health, effectively conveying complex emotions that words often fail to capture. By portraying the experiences of those navigating mental health, art helps dismantle stigma, reinforcing the idea that we are all integral members of society. Additionally, it fosters empathy by offering insights into diverse perspectives, encouraging viewers to grow in compassion and understanding. Furthermore, art emerges as a transformative therapeutic approach, utilizing creativity through various forms like painting, music, and dance to support healing and promote mental well-being. This exhibition aims to showcase the work of talented creatives during mental health awareness month (May) and raise awareness, foster understanding, and build a supportive community, highlighting the important role of creativity in mental well-being during this significant month.
This exhibit will be on display from April 29 - May 27, 2025 in Hal Gomer Gallery at Chesapeake Arts Center.
DIRECTIONS: Chesapeake Arts Center's address is 194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225. When you arrive at CAC and turn into the parking lot from Hammonds Lane, follow the parking lot past Hammonds Lane Theatre to the rear of the building and look for a large blue awning and sign that says Chesapeake Arts Center (Next to the Maya Angelou mural.)