Artwork by B. Aldron
Artwork by B. Aldron using a combination of photography, digital art, and paint.
Featured artist for March 2023
Bennett Karas
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Michael Weitzman
Mental Health Peer Activist
My Most Important and Biggest SUCCESS Story of my LIFE:
I Suffered and Struggled for over 40 years with my Mental Health 25
Artwork by April Angela Garcia
Our latest featured artist, April Angela Garcia, shares her story of mental health struggles over the years and how she uses art/creative work as an
Humble beginnings
https://videopress.com/v/G5h8Q2OR?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&autoPlay=true&loop=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true
Work begins at our first permanent gallery space July 29th, 2021
Highlights from our One-Year anniversary via You-Tube
https://youtu.be/W4ElB78bK0M
See below for more information
Art programs and class resources
The Art School of Columbia County with director, Nancy Rogers, and artist/teacher, Tim Ebneth.
http://artschoolofcolumbiacounty.org/
Artwork by LisaDiana Delaney
Even though, as a child, LisaDiana was happy, witty, creative and compassionate, she spent the last thirty years of her life suffering daily from
Artwork by Ramona Wahlers
“Doing artwork makes me feel calm and relaxed” Ramona Wahlers
Press coverage
“Create a Book” class reception
https://www.columbiapaper.com/2019/02/gallerys-art-helps-healing/
https://www.timesunion.com/capitalregiongives/article/Hudson-exhibit-a-successful-fruition-of-therapy-15699539.php
https://wavefarm.org/wf/archive/z5yg5j
HudsonValley360 coverage- click weblink below
https://www.hudsonvalley360.com/lanceslens/lances-lens—brian-belt—9-24-22/article_446fc3fa-3ab4-11ed-b2a1-7333b17a4d0c.html
Humor laced Creative Work by Ori Alon-Ray
Our latest featured artist uses humor laced creative work as a therapy tool to manage his mental health stresses. Please check out his website
Artwork by Laurel Clark
Our next featured artist is Laurel Clark. She like others, is someone that has experienced trauma related to a family member that was not only
REACH Center window display at the Mental Health Awareness Gallery
To learn more about the REACH center just click on the link below
https://www.mhacg.org/reach
Events to mark your calendar
Brian Belt Apr 13, 2022 Events to mark your calendar, Mental Health Awareness and Creative Arts Gallery INC
https://www.mhacg.org/events
Brian Karas (left) Jesse Sanchez (at right)
The Mental Health Awareness and Creative Arts Gallery at 717 Columbia Street Hudson, NY will be hosting a reception
“Peers, Tears and Pages” class with Jesse Sanchez and Brian Karas
One of our artists, Jesse Sanchez, speaks on his recovery from schizoaffective diagnosis and how art and peer teaching of his class “Peers, Tears and
Artwork by Kevin Porter Osterhout
Our latest featured artist, Kevin Porter Osterhout, is a reminder to all that serious mental health disorders coupled with substance-use disorders (a common method to
Artwork by John Pucci
My artwork are reflections and reminders of my recovery journey from darkness into the light.
Road to Recovery
My Recovery begins to take shape
So, after a series of near fatal setbacks as to my mental health status, I reconciled to move into a
Artwork by Diane Brackett
The aim of my work is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but to have an inward experience of peace and calm.
Mental Health Resource Links
Mental Health Resource Links
Below are some helpful links for friends, family members, or those people that experience serious mental health problems.
https://socalmentalhealth.com/childhood-trauma/
https://samehereglobal.org/
ADDICTION RECOVERY DURING HIGHER
Metal artwork by Bennett Karas
Hi, I’m Bennett Karas. I work in metal to create chainmaille, jewelry, sculpture and other unique handmade items, inspired and informed by medieval arms and
Brian continues his blog on the topic of “self-medication”
A long list of setbacks while in the throes of “self-medicative behavior” to alleviate my disturbed thought process and a first move towards a recovery
Video Art
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Love Birds
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Toilet Picasso
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eyeballing opacity
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tv Antenna
Artwork by Robert Hill
I do art to keep my brain active.
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Brian Belt personal blog continued
a solemn surrender
I begin to speak the truth on my mental reality state
Upon returning to the states after experiencing my first major psychotic break, I
Photography art by Jordan Thomas
Creativity has been crucial to my well-being. When I’m manic I’m able to channel my racing thoughts and flight of ideas into my art and
Artwork by Kristen Oles
My name is Kristen Oles and have dealt with the struggles of dealing with Mental Health (Bipolar, anxiety) for over 27 years. One thing that
Artwork by Anja Eide
I have suffered from both serious medical and mental health issues since 1995, but I continue with my recovery efforts one day at a time.
YouTube Videos
Clips from past presentations at Camphill Solaris
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HfIA7W_Gc8
The Connection between Mental Illness and Creativity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVpzL5QEBIY
Richard Fuertes with “Colors”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMYFKu58rRM&t=1s
Manhattan Gallery- Our artist’s work in video/book rendition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsm_B1-IVdg
Funny
Artwork by James Huff
Art has played a very important part in my recovery journey with my mental state, which is what I’d really like to share. Mental health
Artwork by Liz Ortiz
Water Flows
Making Art is meditative for me. I paint to invoke strength and calmness into my life. That’s the reason why my Art is full
Now on Etsy
https://www.etsy.com/shop/StigmaFreeArt
To submit artwork for our Etsy site e-mail Jesse Sanchez at artgallerysubmissions717@gmail.com
Artwork by William Doan
I’m a visual and performing artist who lives with anxiety and depression. My drawings, performances, and animated shorts spring from that fundamental truth. I make
Artwork by Jesse Sanchez
Circles of Life
and its making on You-Tube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zidvyJLVyfY
Mysterious Woods
My art is an expression of who I am. My experience with mental healing and my pursuit
Artwork by Jessica Banx from Mobile, Alabama
Hello all.Simply put, Art has saved my life in a multi-faceted manner.I’ve been dealing with mental health problems for practically my whole life and was
Artwork by Reuven Wallack
General Attitude Towards the Evolution of my Art: From Start to Present
It’s funny. In some ways I’ve made a complete circle regarding my attitude towards
Artwork by Raheem Taylor
“I find drawing can be very healing and it is a way to express myself.”
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Raheem playing the Banjo
Artwork by Nic Freberg Morgan
“I make paintings and drawings that are like observations around a process of inner unfolding. The act of seeing itself holds many relationships between worlds,
Artwork by Gina Casher
“Painting helps my recovery making me feel focused and accomplished.”
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Artwork by Susan Spangenberg
“My goal in my work, as well as my life, is to heal myself and save the animals and the planet in order to find
Fashion Art/Design by Loki Anthony
Loki is 47 years old, has been married for 23 years and is a father of 3. He is also a professional Artist, Designer, and
Photography by Adam Hoyt
Photography & Abstract Graphic Design is something that is both therapeutic and a coping skill for me, it brings me joy when I
Stigma Free Art @ 717 Columbia St. Hudson, New York
a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit public charity (EIN) # 83-2719432)
https://stigmafree.art/2021/12/29/our-vision-stigma-free-mental-health-art/
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For info, artwork submissions, or a space to share your mental health
Our Vision
The Mental Health Awareness and Creative Arts gallery’s first gallery space has a variety of artwork on display by those people in recovery from
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Artwork by Robert Hill