VISIONS 2020: Plug in Your Paintbrush

"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.

Confusion (21st Century) by Augusta GruenArtsWestchester

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

World War I German Tank (21st Century) by Nick DimicheleArtsWestchester

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

Untitled (2020) by Robert FeldsteinArtsWestchester

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

Illuminations (21st Century) by David KadishArtsWestchester

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

Sea Saw (21st Century) by AnonymousArtsWestchester

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

Abstract #44 (21st Century) by Susan FordArtsWestchester

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

Marilyn Monroe (21st Century) by Steven LazaroArtsWestchester

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

Pills (21st Century) by Jane Erica MorrowArtsWestchester

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

They Grind Exceedingly Small (Bob Dylan) (21st Century) by Laura FriedmanArtsWestchester

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

Reflection (21st Century) by Michelle WilliamsArtsWestchester

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. 

Credits: Story

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
Peekskill

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