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The Art of
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October 10, 2002, marked the third gallery
opening of the Art of Recovery project, featuring the
artwork of SCDMH consumers and celebrating their talents and
visions of recovery. Brad Williams of Berkeley Mental
Health Center won first place in Round III with his piece titled
"Miller's Creek. |
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First Place Winner
Brad Williams, Berkeley Mental Health Center |
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The Art of Recovery project is
designed to put the spotlight on individuals who live with mental
illnesses, and to remind the public that consumers are much more than
just a diagnosis. Pam Collins, Columbia Area Mental Health Center,
won second place with her three-piece watercolor series featuring
landscapes. This series was purchased by Columbia Area MHC to be
showcased at its newly opened Mental Health Center.
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Second Place
Award Winner
Pam Collins, Columbia Area |
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| Like the second round of art, this gallery attracted skilled and
creative artists from many SCMDH programs. Winners for this
round were inducted into the "The Order of the Brush" at the
October 10 ceremony. The Order of the Brush includes
winners from each round of the Art of Recovery. Wanda Hall,
Spartanburg Area MHC, won third place with her "School Yard
Patriotism" mosaic. |
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Third Place Award Winner
Wanda Hall, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center |
Many Art of Recovery pieces are for sale. Call SC SHARE
for information, (803) 739-5712, or (800) 832-8032
Click logo to view the SCDMH Gallery, Round III
The Art of Recovery is partly supported by the Cultural
Council of Richland and Lexington Counties, the South Carolina Arts Commission
and the Central Carolina Community Foundation. |