
Viewing Art Rewards the Brain
In preparing for the Art: the Road to Recovery art show, (a collaborative effort between Western State Hospital, NAMI, Mental Health America of Augusta, the Staunton Augusta Art Center and Shenandoah Art Therapy) in addition to learning about some other community opportunities to view art, I got thinking about the potential hidden benefits for not only the artists involved, but also for those who come view the show. So, after doing a little digging, I was pleased to see that