HAGERSTIOWN – Throughout the month of September, the public is invited to join Washington Goes Purple and the Washington County Art Council in a meaningful showcase of local art expressing the raw emotions and realities of addiction and mental health.
Inviting local artists, this exhibition displays raw, creative expression through a variety of media. The impact of these expressions cannot be understated. With nearly 17 percent of Americans aged 12 and older having used a drug within the last 30 days as of 2023 (American Addiction Center), the issue of addiction is painfully relevant.
2nd place “awareness to addiction” multimedia by Joanie Jenkins
The Nora Robert’s Foundation, a non-profit championing literacy organizations, sponsored the awards for this showcase. Stars placed upon the art pieces indicate award winners.
Best of Show painting by Chris Shingler
This exhibition began with an opening night on Sept. 3, and will continue until Sept. 30 within the Washington County Art Council on 34 S. Potomac St., Suite 100, in downtown Hagerstown.
Anyone who resonates with this art, or is simply interested, may visit the Washington County Art Council Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. or Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. More information can be found at https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com
Washington Goes Purple has events going on all through the month of September in celebration of national recovery month. Though, Washington Goes Purple hosts events year round. For more information about The Art of Overcoming, or to find other events, readers may visit washingtongoespurple.com.
