I am very pleased to announce A Safe Place: A Travelling Exhibition by the Artists of PSO
In the exhibition entitled A Safe Place, the talented artists of the Psychiatric Survivors of Ottawa (PSO) have used sewing, painting, embroidery and collage to create house sculptures which have come together to create a portable neighbourhood. The participants have attempted to picture a space they would feel safe and happy, an environment they can ultimately take with them in their minds as they move from place to place. A safe place is also created through the assembly of people, working together towards a collective creative goal, who understand each other's challenges. The variety of artworks here is an expression of the variety of talents and stories present in PSO's peer support community. The artworks evolved over the course of a twelve week class.
TO SEE MORE IMAGES VISIT: https://jennymcmaster.typepad.com/photos/a_safe_place/
The artists are very pleased to exhibit their work in tandem with the PSO theatre group's production of The Lonely Adventures of Stigma. The theme of loneliness explored in this play has a strong connection with the subject matter we have tackled in A Safe Place.
Our exhibition will be shown at each location where the The Lonely Adventures of Stigma is performed. It will be available for viewing fifteen minutes before the show. See the dates below.
Wednesday, May 15th, 1pm Salus Ottawa- 2000 Scott Street: Show time: 2pm
Wednesday, May 22nd, Centretown Community Health Centre, 420 Cooper st. Show time: 4pm
Tuesday, May 28th, Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre-Overbrook Room 225 Donald St unit 120, Show time: 6:30pm
Friday, May 31st, Viscount Alexander Public School 55 Mann Ave, Hosted by Sandy Hill CHC, Show time: 6:30pm
Wednesday, June 5th, Russell Gardens Lounge, 2100 Russell Rd, Show time: 2pm
Friday, June 7th, 211 Bronson Ave, Bronson Centre, Mac Hall, 6:45pm, Show time: 7pm
Project funded by the Ontario Arts Council. We would also like to thank Eco-Equitable and Bill Staubi for the donation of supplies. A big thank you to co-teachers Christine Mockett and Bozica Radjenovic and volunteer Katrina McMaster.
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