ServiceNet Announces Second Annual Art Show Launching on World Mental Health Day

ServiceNet will host its second annual art show on World Mental Health Day, Thursday October 10, with an opening reception from 4-7 pm at 21 Olander Drive, Northampton. This reception is open to the public. 

The event will also feature the presentation of two new awards: the Art for Community Award, which will be given to Michael Tillyer and Susan Foley, co-directors of the New England Visionary Artists Museum (NEVA museum) and the Anchor House of Artists, and the ServiceNet Creative Wellbeing Award, which will be presented to Rob Paradis Stern, Peer Services Manager in ServiceNet’s Mental Health Recovery Services division. 

Featuring artwork by more than 40 ServiceNet community members, the show will run through October, with select art pieces displayed at public locations across western Massachusetts in November and December.   

Created as a celebration of mental health and wellbeing, ServiceNet’s art show includes a wide variety of works, from painting and photography to sculpture, drawing, and fiber arts. And it stands as evidence of the vital role self-expression plays in healing and resiliency.  

The opening reception will feature catering by ServiceNet’s Rooster Café, live music from AJ, door prizes, and more.  Follow-up art viewings and tours are available by appointment Monday-Friday, October 14-25. To schedule a tour of the show, please contact Director of Communications and Development Amy Diehl at [email protected].