Each year, the Alabama Department of Mental Health joins statewide and national organizations to promote National Mental Health Month, which is observed in May. Throughout the month, various advocacy organizations will host events statewide, and ADMH will present its 7th annual Capitol Showcase Consumer Art Exhibition. The art show was moved to May this year to coincide with National Mental Health Month.

Hundreds of consumers around the state with mental illnesses, intellectual disabilities, and/or substance use disorders will showcase their artwork throughout the month at the Capitol. The art show is an excellent opportunity to promote consumer dignity and gain more understanding of the individuals ADMH serves. This exhibit is about more than just the artists’ work.

The 8th Annual Juried Art Show will be held in conjunction with Auburn CityFest on Saturday, April 28th from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The show features pieces submitted by artists from across the Southeast. Artwork will be on display the day of the festival at the Historic Nunn-Winston House located on the park grounds.

A preview reception honoring the artists will be held on Friday, April 27th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Nunn-Winston House. Sponsored by the Auburn Arts Association, Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau, and Earth Fare, the event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to park in the green parking area closest to the Alabama Hwy 14 entrance to Kiesel Park.

Come catch a glimpse of some of the most talented local and regional artists at the 8th Annual Juried Art Show and Preview Reception - part of a full roster of activities held in conjunction with Auburn CityFest 2012, presented by the Opelika-Auburn News.

The cast and crew of the Tony Award winning Lincoln Center Prodcution of South Pacific will bring their talents to Opelika as they perform the Rogers & Hammerstein classic.

The performance will take place on April 26th at 7:30 p.m. at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts Performance Venue located at 1700 Lafayette Parkway.

Order tickets online Or call 334-749-8105.

Source: East Alabama Arts