I’m fine., a community-engaged exhibit dedicated to mental health awareness and resources, opened Friday, April 16 and ran through May 29, 2021 at the Carlisle Arts Learning Center’s upstairs Collaborative Gallery. The exhibit, I’m fine., a phrase we often say when we are not fine, featured more than 250 ceramic masks created by Carlisle area community members.
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The centerpiece of the I'm fine exhibit is an installation of 28, 10-foot boards showcasing many of the 250 masks created for the project's 2021 exhibit at CALC.
This sign displays a heartfelt message from the project's co-curators, Carrie Breschi and Maureen Joyce.
In the Let's Share area, visitors are invited to write and post their own stories and impressions on colorful message boards.
"When I feel down, I like to talk to people to express my feelings,” explains one participant.
"Beautiful exhibit. Great release for me. It helps to know we are not alone," shares one visitor.
Visitors are invited to hear the voices and stories of the people behind the featured masks by picking up a vintage telephone.
Maureen's Joyce art installation titled, "Let's Talk," encourages conversations about mental health.
Visitors explore the upper gallery of CALC during the I'm Fine. exhibit.
Co-curator Maureen Joyce (R) chats with a visitor about the myriad masks created for the I'm fine. exhibit.
Several guide dogs assist their owners as they navigate through the interactive I'm fine. installation.
Co-curator Carrie Breschi discusses a particular mask with a visitor at the I'm fine. exhibit.
This visitor reads a braille sign describing the nearby blue mask.
A visitor explores a mask's detail through touch.
Additional one-of-a-kind masks beckon behind a display of free mental health resources for anyone seeking help for themselves, a friend or loved one.
This special Thank You goes to the participants who shared their personal stories with the I'm fine. project.
