The Kent County Arts Council and New Day Campaign present a new exhibition created to address the stigma of addiction and open the door to healing for families and communities.
This exhibition is made possible in part by The Hedgelawn Foundation and The Maryland State Arts Council. Additional support is provided by REACH: Washington College, and Maryland Coalition of Families.
GALLERY HOURS for MARCH 2018
Wednesday – Friday, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Questions? Call us at 410-778-3700
or visit http://www.kentcountyartscouncil.org
This exhibition project, curated by Peter Bruun, is a collaboration with New Day Campaign; Kent County Behavior Health and the Opioid Intervention Team; Kent County Opioid Task Force; REACH – Washington College; Maryland Coalition of Families; Eastern Shore Psychological Services; Chester River Wellness Alliance, For All Seasons, and Herbal Alchemy.
Film & Discussion
Friday, March 30, 7 p.m., A screening of a 36-minute long video version of an art installation created by Peter Bruun about the life and passing of his daughter, followed by a public discussion with the artist and curator about his piece and the founding of the New Day Campaign. Norman James Theater, Washington College
Sharing-Informing-Healing: An Open-Mic Event
Saturday, March 31, 2018 from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Garfield Center for the Arts, 210 High Street, Chestertown.
Maryland Coalition of Families is sponsoring a community-oriented event sharing a wide ranging spectrum of experiences and feelings related to the opioid epidemic specifically and addiction generally. Rich in fellowship and hope, the event features music, stories, open mic opportunities, resource information, and a special slideshow highlighting remembrances of those we have lost, expressions of gratitude for those who have been there for us, well-wishes for those who are hurting, and art of all kinds related to recovery, wellness, and hurting. Featuring Sombarkin’, and hosted by Bob Ortiz.
Exhibition Photographs by SG Atkinson:
