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Health Care and Rehabilitation Services Community Art Show
April 7, 2023 at 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Friday, repeating until April 28, 2023
An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Sunday and Saturday, repeating until April 30, 2023
OPENING RECEPTION, Friday April 7, 5:30-8:30pmREGULAR GALLERY HOURS: Fridays (4:00-7:00 pm) and Saturdays and Sundays (12:00-4:00pm) throughout April.
Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), southeastern Vermont’s non-profit, community mental-health agency, serving 4,000 individuals challenged by mental health, substance use, and developmental disability issues each year, will host a multidisciplinary art show at the 118 Elliot Street Gallery in Brattleboro, Vermont, during the month of April.
The artwork, created by a vast array of talented artists, both classically trained and outsiders, all part of the HCRS community, reflects the health and wellness benefits of the creative arts.
PRESS RELEASE
HCRS TO HOST ART SHOW AT 118 ELLIOT IN BRATTLEBORO
Springfield, VT, March 21, 2023 – Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), Southeastern Vermont’s community mental health agency, announced today that they will be hosting a multidisciplinary art show at 118 Elliot in Brattleboro, Vermont, during the month of April. The artwork comes from a vast array of talented artists, both classically trained and outsiders alike, who are part of the HCRS community. The show is expected to represent more than 50 artists who are employed and/or served by the non-profit agency.
An opening reception will be held on Friday, April 7, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, featuring live music performed by Shishka Bob and Gary. Light refreshments will be served.
HCRS welcomes the community to join them at the opening reception to celebrate creative expression through the arts. The community is also welcome to view the artwork during the following open hours at 118 Elliot: Fridays (April 14 & 21) 3:00-7:00 pm, Saturdays (April 8, 15, & 22) 12:00-4:00 pm, and Sundays (April 9, 16, & 23) 12:00-4:00 pm.
The annual show is coordinated by HCRS Case Manager, Jonathan Mattoon, who also offers art wellness for the people he supports. According to Jonathan, “We’re excited to be hosting our 4th annual art show this year. Art can be a very powerful tool for self-discovery and growth, and through meaning, give people an opportunity for greater connection in the community. The opportunity for these artists to display their work is one more step in achieving wellness and sharing with the community.”
HCRS’ CEO, George Karabakakis, Ph.D., states, “Jonathan’s passion for the arts led him to organize this month-long art exhibition. HCRS believes in the therapeutic value of creative expression and looks forward to seeing the creative artwork entered in the show this year.”
Jonathan concludes, “We hope you will join us as we celebrate creativity, the arts, and expression, and how these all synergize for overall wellness.”
About HCRS
Founded in 1967, HCRS is a non-profit, community mental health agency serving Vermonters in Windham and Windsor counties. HCRS serves over 4,000 individuals every year through its mental health, substance use, and developmental disability programs. The Agency provides holistic care for its clients, supporting them with employment, housing, transportation, and other social service needs. Visit www.hcrs.org for more information.
Press Contact:
Alice J. Bradeen
HCRS
(802) 886-4567 ext. 2191
abradeen@hcrs.org