In this special live Episode 28 of ArtScene | the Podcast, host Michael Bell interviews participating artists from the 3rd annual True Colors Mental Health Awareness Art Show at the Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College. This live broadcast highlights outstanding community artists and student artists from Kent Island High School as they share their personal stories, creative processes, and the impact of their work, including a special interview with Holly Ireland, the Executive Director of Crossroads Community, Inc.
True Colors is a collaboration between Crossroads Community, Inc. and Corsica River Mental Health Services, Inc., held from October 8-12, 2024, in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Week. Artists of all ages contributed works across various mediums, including paintings, photography, digital art, and poetry, all aimed at raising awareness about mental health.
BONUS CONTENT:
View a 6 minute video showcasing the awards presentation from the final minutes of the podcast.
Special thanks to Holly Ireland, Executive Director of Crossroads Community Behavioral Health Recovery and Corsica River; Deanna Lewis, Youth & Young Adult Community Recovery Program Coordinator; Kyle Willey, Executive Communications Specialist; Rob Thompson of Chesapeake College; Andrea Schulte, Art Department Chair at KIHS, the exceptional art teachers at KIHS, and their participating student artists!
This is their art, and these are their stories—LIVE from the Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College in Maryland.
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