Now on view is Under the Mask, a group exhibition featuring select artists of Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE). The exhibition was curated by FREE’s Manger of Fine Arts, Glyn Evans, and consists of a series of clown portraits with unique makeup designs. The paintings illustrate the notion that how a person looks on the outside may not be an accurate representation of how they they feel on the inside. The series challenges the audience to reframe from making snap judgments of people based solely looks and reminds us that respect for others should always be observed.
About the Organization
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), founded in 1977, benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to help individuals of all abilities realize their full potential. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.For more information, call 516-870-7000 or visit www.familyres.org.
About the Gallery
Claire Davidson Siegel Gallery is an exhibition space in the Patchogue-Medford Library dedicated to exhibiting the artwork of Long Island-based artists and arts organizations. If you are interested in exhibiting your artwork, we invite you to submit an exhibition proposal. To learn more, visit pmlib.org/display-art.
Under the Mask, featuring the artists of FREE, will be on display in the Patchogue-Medford Library’s Claire Davidson Siegel Gallery from March 2 – April 29. An artist reception will be held on Wednesday, April 1, at 11:00 AM. All are welcome to attend.
