9 March 2006

The Art of the Homeless

Artwork of MHS homeless clients is featured in an article and an artshow.

"Out of the Box,: Misconceptions of Homelessness" is a month-long art exhibit, featuring the works of 11 residents of the MHS Community Women's Shelter. The art and showcase were featured on the front page of yesterday's issue of The Plain Dealer.

The article tells the story of the art and the dreams of the Shelter's homeless women. Carlotta Perkins, one of the artists, explains: "...we each have different stories. We all have talents. Just give us a chance to show them. We only need a chance."

Shown above is the introduction to the slideshow of the artists' work on the Cleveland.com website. Click here to see the slideshow produced by The Plain Dealer, and to hear the artists tell their stories. Also, read The Plain Dealer story.

Opening night of the exhibit is Friday, March 10, 2006, from 6-9 p.m. at the Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, located at 2592 W.14th, in the Tremont district of Cleveland, Ohio. The art will be on display throughout the month of March, during normal Church operating hours.

You are invited! For more information, and to learn about opportunities to volunteer, please call Tricia Gilbert at 216-479-0020, between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

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Mental Health Services for Homeless Persons, Inc. (MHS)
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Julie Rittenhouse, President, Board of Trustees
Steven M. Friedman, Ph.D., Executive Director

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