5th Sunday Fine Arts Festival

6:00-7:00 p.m. Art display and reception in foyer and hallways off the Rotunda. Art provided by members of the Awakenings Project.
7:00-8:00 p.m. Musical concert in the Sanctuary including harp, vocal, cello, and flute music
From the Awakenings Project web site: “There have been significant advancements in the treatment of severe and persistent mental illnesses through medicine and psychotherapy, helping people to overcome disabilities related to these illnesses and to recover. Recovery and empowerment can be advanced even further by participation in self-help efforts such as The Awakenings Project.” Started in 1997 as the Awakenings art show, the Awakenings Project helps artists with mental illnesses improve their confidence and self-esteem, thus facilitating their recovery. In the words of the organization, “The group’s mission is to assist persons with mental health issues in developing their craft and finding an outlet for their creative abilities through art in all its forms, and to raise public acceptance and awareness of the creative talents and contributions of people living with mental illness.”