The Art of Transformation May 2, 2009

SAUSALITO, CA (May 2, 2009) – More than 200 children will participate in the 3rd annual The Art of Transformation, a groundbreaking art exhibition that honors the extraordinary creations of children who receive treatment from Lincoln Child Center, Red Hill Academy, Sand Paths Academy, and Seneca Center. The Collective agencies are all Bay Area non-profit organizations that provide mental health services for both children and families.

The purpose of this exhibition is to educate, transform and engage the public to embrace the empowering and healing effects that the process of creating art has. The central premise of this exhibition is what does art mean to you and what does it mean to the children exhibiting in the show. It provides an opportunity for the public to learn more about therapeutic art, the children who benefit from it, and the positive impact it has on their lives.”

Details

What: A fundraiser to benefit the children and art departments of participating agencies
-$20 - $50 suggested donation at the door (sliding scale)

6:00 pm Doors open, hors d’oeuvres and beverages

6:30-7:00 pm Panel Discussion
With Dr Michael Samuels, Peter M. Rojcewicz, PhD, and Michael Grady, MFA about "why is art transformative" and "what are the effects it has on our children." This will be facilitated by Lisa Rasmussen MFA, one of the founders of The Art of Transformation and pioneer of the Transformative art program at Lincoln Child Center.

8:00-11:00 pm Music and entertainment
Alma Desnuda, Spanish for 'Naked Soul', is an acoustically groovin' four-piece band that plays uplifting, funky and fun, dance-able music with a powerful message of unity and living life to the fullest. http://www.almadmusic.com

8:30 pm Silent auction closes
Live Auction for select pieces every 45 minutes throughout the evening.

Official Website: http://www.artoftransformation3.blogspot.com/