In our busy, consuming practices, we strive to maintain a balance between professional satisfaction, family and community relationships and individual growth. I believe that an important element of that balance is contemplative creativity, alone or in a group.
Many anesthesiologists have a special capacity for new ways of thinking, often expressed in art.
The ASA Art Exhibit, from year to year, is clear evidence of their creativity, displayed for us to enjoy at the ASA Annual Meeting. On Sunday, October 10, when it opens its 32nd year, the exhibit will take on the flavor of Dallas. The judges will award first, second, third and honorable mention prize ribbons to each of the categories, including painting, photography, graphic works, sculpture, crafts, woodworking, weaving, pottery, music and literature. There will also be a Best of Show award and ribbons for work that portrays the show and show theme. The exhibit will continue to recognize junior artists, who have been participants of the show since 1974.