The third annual Felicity House Art Gallery Show opening reception and family and friends event took place over the course of two days this past September. The event showcased 80 pieces of community member artwork including poems, sculptures, paintings and photography in a gallery setting.

The opening reception held on September 26th gave community members the opportunity to come together, alongside their guests, and enjoy the art in a cocktail party-type environment.

A video about Felicity House’s pilot Arts Residency Program was also shown, highlighting a new program that will soon be offered to all members.

The “Friends and Family” hours held on September 27th invited community members and their guests to experience the artwork in a quieter, more museum-like setting, where they could walk around the gallery as much or as little as they wished, with no interruptions. Members thought “the layout was so beautiful and professional. It looked like a gallery I would pay to see.”

Both days offered community members the opportunity to appreciate community member art, work on a community mosaic tile project, and chat about their favorite pieces. One member who attended the event said, “The art was so amazing and impressive. I’m a big fan!”

In case you missed it, check out a brief walkthrough video of the art show below, or take a look at the 2024 Community Member Zine to view the artwork more closely.