Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) opens its Mental Health Art Exhibition at the Ruston Artisans Gallery beginning October 11, 2023, and will host an opening reception on Thursday, October 19 at 5 p.m. at 203 W. Alabama Avenue, Ruston, La. This exhibition is part of the agency’s Art Is Medicine special initiative, an integrated health care, evidence-based prevention, communications, and treatment strategy to help serve persons with mental health, addictive disorders, and developmental disabilities.
NEDHSA’s Executive Director, Dr. Monteic A. Sizer, said, “the arts can help people come alive in ways traditional treatment options can’t.” Dr. Sizer sparked this creative expression to help address mental health issues, reduce addiction-related stigma, and work to transform the region’s economy.
The mental health art collection was created with the guidance and partnership of the NELA Arts Council and the Downtown Arts Alliance. The mental health exhibition displays pieces that introduce, inspire, and raise awareness of the various elements of mental/behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorders. It features: “Joy is Coming” by JaCera Francois, “Verses of Sinners and Saints” by Keagan Vaughan, “Seen” by Rachel Madden, “Lose of Self” by Inique Harris, “Restored” by Shiketra’ Kween’ May White, “Intrusive Doubt” by Inique Harris, “What It Look Like 2.0 (Ease My Mind)” by Drék Davis, “What It Look Like 2.0 (So Many Tears)” by Drék Davis, “What It Look Like 2.0 (Stressed Out)” by Drék Davis, “What It Look Like 2.0 (Get Free)” by Drék Davis, “Growth” by Rachel Madden, “Fix Me” by Rachel Madden, and “Inside” by Rachel Madden.
The Ruston Artisans hours of operation are Wednesday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is located at 203 W. Alabama Avenue, Ruston, La.
Contact the The Ruston Artisans at (318) 254-3322 for more information.
To confirm your attendance to the opening reception on Thursday, October 19, visit https://nedhsartshow2023.eventbrite.com.