Art made by the mentally ill

[Guest guest]

Hello NYCCAT members:A quick question that maybe you can help me with. I'm working at Kings County Hospital and we are moving into a brand new Behavioral Health building in a couple of month, an administrator approached me about where to find art for the building made by people with diagnosed mental illnesses. She does not seem particularly interested in purchasing art made by ex-patients or individual artists working in the community or at other agencies because she needs the artwork immediately and hassle-free (oh the joys of administration). Instead she's looking for a resource where she might be able to get art prints that can be framed and hung as soon as possible. Does anyone have any ideas about where I could direct her?

Also, for those interested please send resumes to Kings County, they are actively recruiting for LCATs--they want to hire 8 more in the coming months-- and they are paying very well and giving an actual LCAT title with 3 different levels of seniority. Right now, I am the only LCAT working inpatient. They are looking for people with experience who are already licensed. For more information you can go to the HHC website and submit your resume to human resources. Also if anyone is working at Woodhull in their Creative Arts department, I'd love to speak with you about how you developed your department since Kings County is actively working on a similar program.

Thank you on all fronts,Kelley Linhardt, LCAT ATR-BC

[Guest guest]

This organization has art for sale by mentally ill (as well

as other challenges).

It’s called Arts Unbound.

http://www.artsunbound.org/home.htm

All the Best!

Cook Tyler

(cell)

(home)

http://kristentyler.blogspot.com/

[Guest guest]

Also, you might want to look at http://www.freshartnyc.org/

The mission of fresh art, a non-profit organization, is to provide expanded artistic, personal development, and entrepreneurial opportunities to New York City artists with special needs. We are also dedicated to enhancing public awareness of these artists' talents and concerns, their agencies' work, and on the use of art as a tool for healing, growth, and positive change

Best--

Hurwitz, LPC, MSW, MA, ATR

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