He wants people to engage with art and with the act of creation. “Art can be very therapeutic. It can heal. It can be a powerful force,” he said recently during a visit to The Herald-Mail. Iverson will pursue his vision at a new exhibit of his paintings, opening Friday, Aug. 5, with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Washington County Arts Council gallery. The public is invited. Iverson's colorful, stylized paintings are eye-catching.