That would give people the knowledge that the work is meaningful, that the work is appreciated and that they as people are appreciated. Addiction is a form of mental illness, and McAthy notes that many of the works on display have been created by people who suffered from addictive disorders in their youth. This town needs an awareness of the mental processes of the addiction problem. The show is intended to add an extra dimension to the conference. The conference is about medical and social issues, but the art show is more personal.
People can become more attuned to art.
It's visual, and it's going to work well with the lectures and discussions. She is lavish is her praise of the Terrace Art Gallery for agreeing to provide a space that is an established showplace for professional art. There will be an opneing reception on Friday night, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. that will be attended by the keynote speakers and participants for the second annual B.C. Schizophrenia Society northern conference. The public is invited and encouraged to attend both the gallery opening and the conference. Information on the art show is available from the gallery at 638-884.