New Foundation’s Arts and Craft Show
January 18, 2012 4:08PM
(From left) Gail Fried, New Foundation Center art therapist, artist Sherman Brown and Open Studio Project facilitator Karla Rindal . |Contributed photo
Updated: February 2, 2012 4:23PM
New Foundation Center held a holiday arts and crafts show Dec. 16 ad the Open Studio Project in Evanston featuring original artwork, jewelry, hand-made toys and more all created by clients participating in the Expressive Arts Program. Guests enjoyed light hors d’oeuvres and refreshment. Entertainment was provided by New Foundation Center’s own Choir and Drumming group.
Gail Fried, art therapist and curator for the show noted, “The holiday show is becoming a favorite event – it truly has something for everyone.”
New Foundation Center located in Northfield offers adults with serious mental illness permanent supportive housing, employment supports, skills training, and social networks in a recovery focused setting. The mission is “to partner with people with mental illness to recover and pursue lives of meaning and purpose.” It is supported by government funds, user fees and contributions from the community.
For more information ,contact Mary Gallagher at (847) 501-2879 or mgallagher@newfoundationcenter.org.
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