In the Field of Recovery

An Ohio Statewide Exhibition

Columbus, Ohio – Fresh A.I.R. (Artists in Recovery) Gallery (43215) presents In the Field of Recovery, an Ohio Statewide Exhibition exploring what recovery means to those working in the behavioral healthcare field. The exhibit is opening on May 12, 2010 during mental health awareness month.

In the past six years, Fresh A.I.R. Gallery has presented more than 30 exhibitions of work by artists who live with a mental health and/or substance abuse disorder or are family members of those who have been affected. In the Field of Recovery will showcase twenty nine artists from all across the state of Ohio who work in the field of mental health, substance abuse treatment and prevention and their perspective of what recovery means to them and what it means to their job and life.

Please join us for the artists’ opening reception Wednesday, May 12, 2010 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Fresh A.I.R. Gallery. The reception is free and open to the public. Fresh A.I.R. Gallery is located at the corner of Long and High at 131 N. High St. Columbus, Ohio 43215. The telephone number is 614.744.8110. Gallery hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Fresh A.I.R. Gallery’s mission is to exhibit the works of these individuals affected by mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders. Through art, we educate the community and work to break down the stigma of mental illness by bringing focus to the artistic vision.

Fresh A.I.R. Gallery is operated by Southeast Inc. Southeast Inc. is a comprehensive provider of mental health, chemical dependency, physical healthcare and homeless services that has been serving Columbus and five surrounding counties since 1978. Southeast’s telephone number is (614) 225-0980 or Fax (614) 225-0986 or visit http://www.southeastinc.com/fresh_air.php

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Different Similarities from Wednesday, March 31 through April 30, 2010. Different Similarities features artwork by Sidney Brown, Linda Owens and Robyn Rinner.

Please join us for the artists' opening reception Wednesday, March 31, 2010 5:30-7:00 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Fresh A.I.R. Gallery is located at the corner of Long and High at 131 N. High St. Columbus, Ohio 43215. 614.744.8110. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm.

Different Similarities is artwork by Sidney Brown, Linda Owens and Robyn Rinner. The women are self taught artists and share similar life experiences. All three women live at the YWCA.

Fresh A.I.R. Gallery's mission is to exhibit the works of individuals affected by mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders. Through art, we educate the community and work to break down the stigma of mental illness by bringing focus to the artistic vision.

About the YWCA Women's Residency Program: The YWCA provides affordable housing for women in transition. The WINGS program, which is part of the nationally acclaimed Rebuilding Lives initiative, provides housing for single women over 18 who are formerly homeless and struggling with mental illness, as well as low-income women over 18. Beyond offering them a safe place to stay, the YWCA works with the women to create an individualized plan for personal and professional growth. With programs ranging from addiction counseling to GED tutoring, their goal is to help residents become healthier, better able to contribute to the community, and better prepared to attain and retain employment.

Fresh A.I.R. Gallery presents

A Day in the Life of Charlottesville

Artwork by Charlotte McGraw

January 27 — March 5, 2010

A Day in the Life of Charlottesville is artwork created by Charlotte McGraw. Charlotte says as she creates work and simultaneously weaves a story giving the viewer a small glimpse into the lives of her creations. “The creatures I create all live in my town “Charlottesville” a modern day “Winesburg Ohio” where I am the permanent mayor. I learn many things about myself while I make an image. Some of the little monsters scare me, some make me laugh, and others I empathize with. I see much of myself in each creature that makes my town their home. Most come from backgrounds that make them feel isolated, invisible and some have even called themselves “misfits.” When someone comes to my town they are given a voice, a job, and a family, everything else is icing on the cake. Since I’m the mayor/creator of this town I like the idea of having such a major influence on their lives, I think the words getting around because the town just keeps growing. Each person has their story.” Charlotte is a United Cerebral Palsy Art Bridge Studio artist.

Opening Reception:
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Receptions are free and open to the public

131 N. High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
614.744.8110
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Gallery hours:
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m - 5:30 p.m.

PR Contact:
Myken Lint Pullins, (614) 225-0980

http://www.southeastinc.com/fresh_air.php

Casey M Garcia - November 18, 2009 - January 15, 2010

Images from the Wrong side of the Brain: photographs by Paul D. Wilbur

"To me these photographs are not sad photos: they are just different views of how I see the world" - Paul Wilbur

September 2 - October 30, 2009
Fresh A.I.R. Gallery

Opening Reception: Wednesday September 2, 2009 5:30-7pm

Window of Hope: Come and share the view

Window of Hope: Come and Share the View. Through this Friday at Fresh A.I.R. Gallery.

"Art can serve as a powerful vehicle toward communication and healing when words and discussions fall short."

This exhibit is about restoring a connection: between victims of domestic violence and a community through a visual narrative form -ART. In the context of domestic violence, the response of the community is one of the greatest factors in determining the success of the recovery process of the victim, and restoring her sense of order and justice.

However, revealing one’s experience in sexual and domestic life often invites public humiliation, ridicule, and disbelief; and women were silenced by fear and shame, and the silence of women gave license to every form of sexual and domestic exploitation.

These extraordinary sixteen women living at the YWCA Columbus Women’s Residency are the VOICE of survivors who refuse to remain silent. This exhibit is a window for sharing the images of their hope, survival and strength. We are grateful to all the artists who generously shared their stories and expressions for this project. This exhibit is dedicated to them and to all survivors of domestic violence.

* Special Thanks to:
The Fresh A.I.R. Gallery (www.southeastinc.com)
The YWCA Women’s Residency Columbus Ohio (www.ywcacolumbus.org)
A Window Between Worlds (www.awbw.org)
The Department of Art Education, The Ohio State University (www.arted.osu.edu)

*The project was funded by Critical Difference for Women Professional Development Grant and by the Barnett Dissertation Fellowship.

*Questions/ Comments/ Feedback:
Contact InSul Kim (kim.1915@osu.edu)

	Monday, August 24, 2009 at 5:30pm
	Friday, August 28, 2009 at 5:30pm

Please join us for the Artists' Circle
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 from 6-8 pm

at the Fresh A.I.R. Gallery
131 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215

Please feel free to bring art and information to share!
This informal meeting is free and open to all interested.
Please R.S.V.P. to freshairgallery@gmail.com or 614.744.8110.