Pain Art

[Guest guest]

Mark,

This is always a good outlet for pain management. I journal and feel that I

find relief after this experience, also. I think both of these types of

activities allow to 'name, claim, embrace, & let go' of at least the grip it has

on

our lives. Putting pen to paper transforms what is seemingly omnipotent, and

makes it manageable.

There is actually a National Pain Art Exhibit currently seeking submissions

touring the country. Here is that information:

Karyn E. , RN,

Exec. Director, PAI

*http://www.pancassociation.org

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THE PAIN EXHIBIT

Seeking Artists With Pain

A touring museum art exhibit from artists with chronic pain with their art

expressing some facet of the pain experience is being planned to open in the

United States in the Fall of 2004.

The exhibit is for visual arts and can include drawing, painting, sculpture,

photography, video, mixed media, and digital art.

Artists with chronic pain are encouraged to submit slides (or photos, CD) of

PAIN Art with a written description of what facet of the pain experience the

art expresses. For example, the art might express the emotional and/or physical

suffering; or art expressing overcoming pain; or maybe art about therapeutic

treatment. There are endless possibilities and it is up to the artist to

explain the connection between the art and their chronic pain.

The deadline for art submission is May 31, 2003. Artists will be notified if

their art is chosen for the exhibit by July 31, 2003.

This exhibit is being planned under the aegis of the California Assembly of

Local Art Agencies, a non-profit organization in San Francisco, California.

Please submit the following items for consideration:

1. send slides (or photos, CD) of art;

2. title of art;

3. description of media;

4. size of art (width x length x depth);

5. explanation of what facet of pain experience the art expresses;

6. complete contact information - name, address, phone, email;

7. enclose a stamped (correct postage), self-addressed envelope for return of

slides;

You can submit up to five pieces.

Mail everything to:

Mark Collen

PAIN Exhibit

9008 El Cajon Way, Suite 4

Sacramento, CA 95826

If you have questions please email me at <A

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Thank you for your interest.

Sincerely,

Mark R. Collen

Artistic Director and Project Manager

Chronic Pain Visual Arts Project

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