The 13th Annual Summer of the Arts Exhibit by Pathway Homes will showcase the artistic creativity of members of our community who are living with a variety of mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders. The exhibit runs during the entire month of July at the City of Fairfax Regional Library (10360 North St, Fairfax, VA). Most artwork is available to purchase, and 100% of sales go directly to the artists.
The public is invited to come and meet the artists and view/purchase their artwork at a reception held in their honor on July 28 at the City of Fairfax Library from 5:30-7:30 PM.
Art and creativity are an integral part of recovery for Pathway Homes residents. For many individuals who are managing the symptoms of mental illnesses, drawing, painting, and creating provide therapeutic outlets to express and understand their mental state. As a result, these artists exhibit works of raw beauty and inspiration. Pathway Homes encourages and supports their talents by providing this annual opportunity to display – and sell – their artwork publicly.
The exhibit honors Karen Free, a long-time resident of Pathway Homes and an accomplished artist, who passed away in 2011. In memory of Karen’s love of art and culture, the Free family established the Karen Free Art and Recreation Recovery Fund to provide opportunities for individuals served to explore and enjoy the arts.
To support the fund and provide continued opportunities for budding artists to explore, create, and display their remarkable talent, please consider making a tax-deductible financial donation. Visit pathwayhomes.org/how-to-help/donate.
About Pathway Homes
For more than 45 years, Pathway Homes has enabled tens of thousands of people in the National Capital region with serious mental illnesses and other co-occurring disabilities to access affordable housing and critical supportive services to help them recover their lives. Following a housing-focused model, Pathway Homes is a partner in preventing and ending homelessness, touching nearly 2,000 lives each year and ensuring access to affordable stable homes in permanent supportive housing units.