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Fresh A.I.R. (Artists In Recovery) Gallery

Fresh A.I.R. Gallery located in downtown Columbus, Ohio is currently seeking artists that have a mental illness, those in recovery from a substance abuse disorder, or artists whose work is about these subjects for the 2010 Exhibition season.

Fresh A.I.R. Gallery exhibits 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 and substance abuse by bringing focus to the artistic vision.

Artists: Click here for more information on how to submit your proposal to show work in the gallery.

Artists Donating to The Art of Recovery 2009:
Fill out an Art Submission form online or download it as a pdf.

Please check our blog at http://freshairgallery.blogspot.com/.

Current Exhibition - Recent Exhibitions

Current Exhibition

Fresh A.I.R. Gallery presents

Model Patient

Stained glass works by Christine Merrick

June 24 — August 14, 2009

Christine Merrick says ‘Model Patient’ expresses the lack of understanding and communication between doctors and their patients. The pieces in this series represent both the mind's strength and vulnerability in the doctor/patient relationship.

Christine uses glass and steel to explore the strength and fragility of life through the mediums of sculpture and stained glass. She was born and raised in Savannah, GA and where she was encouraged to participate in art and theater. She left home at a young age and lived many diverse places across the country. She enjoys working with her hands and draws inspiration from nature.

Christine was diagnosed with schizophrenia in her early twenties and says she spent many years letting the insecurities and emotional strain of being labeled “insane” control her life. Now in her thirties, she has acknowledged and overcome her fears of being viewed as broken and has used art, and the act of creating, to put the pieces together. Her work explores relationships, both alone and together.

Christine Merrick currently resides in Western North Carolina where she regularly shows her work.

Please visit her website at www.artglassbychristinemerrick.com or click here for more information.

Opening Reception:
Wednesday June 24, 2009
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, (614) 225-0980