The Gallery
About the Gallery
Art Talk is more than just a therapy space—it’s also a gallery, a key part of our vision to connect mental health and art in a meaningful way. Over the past year and a half, we’ve been thrilled to feature a new local artist each month, celebrating community creativity with public exhibitions and open receptions. Now, we’re excited to announce that in 2025, our gallery experience will transform to deepen our commitment to art as a catalyst for self-discovery and mental health awareness.
- Whats to come
Art Talk will shift from monthly shows to quarterly, theme-based exhibits, focusing on expressionist and contemporary art. Each exhibit will explore therapeutic and mental health themes, chosen to inspire introspection, spark conversations, and foster connection. These quarterly exhibits will be open calls for artists, inviting them to respond to themes that reflect the human experience and emotional journey. Whether you’re an artist sharing your story or a visitor finding meaning in each piece, we believe that Art is therapeutic for both the creator and the viewer.
- Our Exhibits
Each exhibit will be crafted to create an immersive, reflective experience. By centering each show around a mental health theme, we’re transforming the gallery into a space for meaningful conversation, personal reflection, and community engagement. We want Art Talk to feel like a sanctuary—a place where you can engage deeply with art, explore complex emotions, and even find healing in the process.
Art as Therapy
By: Angela Gallo
- Short Bio
Angela Gallo, a licensed independent clinical social worker, embarks on a unique exploration at the intersection of art and therapy. With a background in fine arts and a degree in Art Therapy, Angela's return to the canvas marks a significant milestone after years of hiatus. In her exhibition, 'Art as Therapy', Angela delves deep into what art as therapy truly means on multiple levels. This body of work not only embodies the biological and physiological dimensions of therapy but also serves as a profoundly therapeutic experience in its own right. Whether it's the fluidity of the paint or the deliberate precision of each stroke of charcoal, both techniques transport the artist, Angela, into a therapeutic state of flow, where creativity and introspection intertwine seamlessly.
- Exhibition Summary
In her exhibition titled 'Art as Therapy,' Angela Gallo unveils a captivating collection of predominantly abstract, process-focused art. Drawing inspiration from roots and neurons, which are pivotal elements in the therapeutic interventions she offers Angela presents a mesmerizing exploration of the human experience through her artwork. Through this exhibition, Angela invites viewers to contemplate the profound connections between the body and mind, urging them to reflect on the capacity to reshape one's thinking and, consequently, one's experience of life. 'Art as Therapy' is not merely a showcase of artistic prowess but a thoughtful exploration of the symbiotic relationship between mental health, artistic expression, and the transformative power within us all.
