"Visions" is an annual exhibition presented by ArtsWestchester and the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health. The art shown during this exhibit invites the public to better understand that those diagnosed with mental illnesses are no different than anyone else. They have hopes. They have dreams. They have stories they want to share with you.
Celebrating Arts in All Communities
For more than 35 years, ArtsWestchester has partnered with the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health to provide local mental health sites with art programs. These programs include multi-session, art-making workshops, one-time musical performances and an annual exhibit.
You Could Put Somebody's Eye Out #1 (21st Century) by Nancy WeinerArtsWestchester
"Studies have shown that artistic engagement has significant positive effects on mental and physical health and wellness. It enhances self-confidence and promotes a sense of accomplishment and joy. ArtsWestchester’s longtime partnership with Westchester County’s Department of Community Mental Health has touched many lives and we applaud the creativity of this year’s artists.”
-Janet Langsam, CEO, ArtsWestchester
Van Gogh Ear (21st Century) by Ricardo SantosArtsWestchester
“We are thankful of our strong partnership with ArtsWestchester and the many years of providing opportunities for individuals with mental health needs to participate in the arts. It is such an important component of people’s recovery and support. Especially during this time of social distancing, the arts help to promote a sense of connectedness, expression and self-discovery which is important to all of us.”
-Michael Orth, Commissioner, Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health
Hope House
Located in Port Chester, NY, Hope House serves mental health consumers throughout Westchester County. The exhibiting artists receiving services from this center include: Nick Dimichele, Darrin Rakofsky-Cohen, Glen Williams and Katie Williams.
Reggae Assorted Gemstone Beaded Necklace (21st Century) by Darrin R. Rakofsky-CohenArtsWestchester
Stand Up, Be Me (21st Century) by Glen Williams Jr.ArtsWestchester
Bear Mountain in Fog (21st Century) by Katie WilliamsArtsWestchester
Human Development Services of Westchester
Headquartered in Mamaroneck, NY, HDSW serves mental health consumers throughout Westchester County. The exhibiting artists receiving services from this center include: Robert Feldstein, Peter Giaccio, Israel Klein and Sean Tyndal.
Little Elvis (21st Century) by Peter GiaccioArtsWestchester
Drummer (21st Century) by Israel KleinArtsWestchester
Colors (21st Century) by Sean TyndalArtsWestchester
Independent Artists
The following artists are former recipients of mental health services: David Kadish, Michelle Levy, Lisa Rozner, Gallia Taranto, George Williams.
For the Love of Trees...Missing Spring (21st Century) by Michelle LevyArtsWestchester
Tulip Surprise (21st Century) by Lisa RoznerArtsWestchester
White Cloud Scarf (2020) by Gallia TarantoArtsWestchester
That N-95 (21st Century) by George WilliamsArtsWestchester
Recovery Center
Located in Orangeburg, NY, Recovery Center serves mental health consumers throughout Westchester County. The exhibiting artists receiving services from this center include: Anonymous, Dunstan Bretton, Franklin Castro, Ricardo Comas and Keith A. Thompson.
Minnie Mouse (21st Century) by Dunstan BrettonArtsWestchester
The Egyptian (21st Century) by Franklin CastroArtsWestchester
Pepe and Lola (21st Century) by Ricardo ComasArtsWestchester
Umi (Mother) (21st Century) by Keith A. ThompsonArtsWestchester
Rockland Psychiatric Center, Mt. Vernon Service Center
Located in Mount Vernon, NY, RPC Mount Vernon Service Center serves mental health consumers throughout Westchester County. The exhibiting artists receiving services from this center include: Anonymous II, Susan Ford, Brian Hiland, Farida Jeter, Edward Morales, Lavonne Patterson, Ricardo Santos and Steven Stern.
Link Nats (21st Century) by Brian HilandArtsWestchester
The Fire (21st Century) by Farida JeterArtsWestchester
Untitled 50 (21st Century) by Edward MoralesArtsWestchester
3D Multi-Colored Design (21st Century) by Lavonne PattersonArtsWestchester
Van Gogh Ear (21st Century) by Ricardo SantosArtsWestchester
My Utopian Paradise (21st Century) by Steven SternArtsWestchester
The Blue (21st Century) by Anonymous IIArtsWestchester
Rockland Psychiatric Center, White Plains Clinic
Located in White Plains, NY, RPC White Plains Clinic serves mental health consumers throughout Westchester County. The exhibiting artists receiving services from this center include: Anonymous III, Steven Lazaro, James Lehane, Susan Scher, Marilyn Torres, Omar Watson and Lisa Williams.
Life of Colors (21st Century) by James S. LehaneArtsWestchester
Dreamy Sealife (21st Century) by Anonymous IIIArtsWestchester
What Lies Above (21st Century) by Susan ScherArtsWestchester
The Unseen I (21st Century) by Marlyn TorresArtsWestchester
Jorja (21st Century) by Omar WatsonArtsWestchester
Green & Pewter 7" Bracelet (21st Century) by Lisa WilliamsArtsWestchester
Rockland Psychiatric Center, Yonkers Clinic
Located in Yonkers, NY, RPC Yonkers Clinic serves mental health consumers throughout Westchester County. The exhibiting artists receiving services from this center include: Jane Erica Morrow and Anthony Tinelli.
Star Struck (21st Century) by Anthony TinelliArtsWestchester
Sterling Community Center
Located in White Plains, NY, Sterling Community Center serves mental health consumers throughout Westchester County. The exhibiting artists receiving services from this center include: Laura Friedman, John Graves, Augusta Gruen and Nancy Weiner.
Black Jesus (21st Century) by John GravesArtsWestchester
Confusion (21st Century) by Augusta GruenArtsWestchester
You Could Put Somebody's Eye Out #1 (21st Century) by Nancy WeinerArtsWestchester
Westchester Jewish Community Services, Peekskill
Located in Peekskill, NY, WJCS at Peekskill serves mental health consumers throughout Westchester County. The exhibiting artist receiving services from this center is Michelle Williams.
New York State Office of Mental Health
Westchester County Department of Community
Mental Health
Westchester County Government
Hope House
Human Development Services of Westchester
Independent Artists
Recovery Center
Rockland Psychiatric Center Mount Vernon
Service Center, White Plains Clinic and Yonkers
Clinic
Sterling Community Center
Westchester Jewish Community Services at
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