WVSA ARTs Connection is pleased to announce the next event in its 3rd Thursday series. The information is as follows:
WHAT: WVSA continues its 3rd Thursday series this month in collaboration with National Network of Depression Centers for the exhibition and opening reception of "Vital (A)(R)(T)" at WVSA's ARTiculate Gallery. This event is
free, open to the public and directly supports local Washington, DC artists and youth.
WHO: WVSA ARTs Connection and National Network of Depression Centers
WHEN: Thursday, May 20th, 2010 from 5:30-7:30pm
WHERE: WVSA's ARTiculate Gallery
1100 16th St. at the corner of 16th and L Streets
"Vital (A)(R)(T)" is an exhibition organized by the National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC), serving to highlight the public discourse about depression, bipolar illness, and other mood disorders by utilizing art.
Many of the artists featured in this exhibition have either lived with depression or have experienced the disasters of mental illness through family or other members of society. Themes in "Vital (A)(R)(T) reflect the diversity of these experiences, presenting a message of hope and recovery.
Through this exhibition, WVSA ARTs Connection and NNDC seek to amplify such diverse voices, which often go unheard due to the stigma and debilitating effects of mental illness.
The National Network of Depression Centers is a non-profit organization comprised of 16 leading depression centers and academic medical centers dedicated to advancing research, treatment and public education regarding depression and bipolar disorder.
If you have any questions or concerns about this event, please feel free to contact us. Thank you in advance for your consideration, and we hope to see you there.
Best Regards,
Lissadell Cohen-Serrins
WVSA ARTiculate Gallery Associate
202-261-0204
www.wvsarts.org
