Fresh A.I.R. Gallery

Final week to experience Mindscapes ✨

On view though June 5th, don’t miss your chance to step into this powerful exhibition. We’re grateful for all the support so far and we’d love to see you before it closes

It's not too late to apply for our upcoming Mindscapes program, applications are due on Saturday! This is going to be a great experience that you don't want to miss. Tag a student in the comments who you think should apply 📣

Mindscapes is a paid, multi-part art experience for high school juniors & seniors and college students of all ages. Centered on mental health and self-expression, this program uses collaborative art-making to build connection and break down stigma.

Participants will:
• Take part in a collaborative art workshop
• Exhibit work in a full gallery show at Fresh A.I.R. Gallery
• Celebrate their work at a public gallery opening
• Receive a $50 stipend and the opportunity to sell individual artwork

This program is in collaboration with Hilltop Arts Collective, Fresh A.I.R. Gallery, local artists Dan Gerdeman & Kelli Trinoskey, and mindfulness coach Elizabeth Mintun. We also want to extend our thanks to the Mid-Ohio Farm on the Hilltop who will host our workshop.

Students: Extensions for applications and letters of recommendation can be granted if we know you're still working on your materials. Just email [email protected] 🦋

📅 Key Dates
Workshop (required): Saturday, April 11 | 1–5pm
Gallery Opening: Wednesday, May 13 | 5:30–7pm
Exhibition on view: May 13–June 5

🔗 Apply here: https://www.hilltoparts.org/mindscapes

📝 A letter of recommendation is required and should be emailed by the deadline.
⏰ Apply by February 28 at 11:59pm

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Fresh A.I.R. Gallery, located at 131 N. High Street in downtown Columbus! Fresh A.I.R. (Artists in Recovery) Gallery exhibits the work of artists affected by mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Through art, the organization educates the community and works to break down stigma by bringing focus to the artistic vision. This gallery is a project of Southeast Healthcare and is now managed by the wonderful photographer Nick Davis!

Fresh A.I.R. Gallery’s current exhibition, “Flourish: Beyond the Silence,” is on view through December 31 and features the work of Lori Rivera, an award-winning artist based in Evansville, Indiana, specializing in abstract, surrealism, and still life painting. Her work serves as a form of self-directed art therapy, allowing her to express emotions and find balance. Through painting, she embraces creativity as a tool for healing while living with bipolar disorder.