'Art comes from many places - the inventive brain, the creative hands but mostly, it comes from the heart. Someone's desire to be heard or have fun; to provoke conversation or share joy...all these reasons are pieces of the heart that an artist is brave enough to put on show. No matter the talent or ability, each piece has a heartbeat and a life. We like to think we quicken the pulse, just a little, with The ART in heART.' – Betty
The ART in heART exhibition showcases artworks by local emerging artists attending workshops run by Neami National, a community mental health service supporting people living with mental health issues to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.
ARTIST INTERVIEWS
Please visit the gallery to discover the stories behind the artwork and learn more about the exhibition's artists and their artistic journey. For those visitors unable to visit the gallery we encourage you to view the artist interviews online.
Images: TOP: Ice and Moonlight – Bianca Kennelly; CLOCKWISE: Colourful Soul – Jenny Ann; Cheeky Charlie - Mel; Woman in Tree No.1 – Catherine Pallin and Gareth Thomas; Strident Gem – Joe Amuso; Trees for Life –Tim Day
Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and Neami National, as part of SALA.
While the views presented by speakers within The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre public program are their own and are not necessarily those of either the University of South Australia, or The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, they are presented in the interest of open debate and discussion in the community and reflect our themes of: Strengthening our Democracy - Valuing our Diversity - Building our Future. The Hawke Centre reserves the right to change their program at any time without notice.