Commentary Corner: The French Dispatch

Commentary Corner: The French Dispatch

It’s no secret that numerous movies have poorly portrayed mental illnesses and their negative side effects. Although representation of mental illnesses and substance use has improved in recent years, that still cannot excuse the many movies and television...
Self-Portrait Night

Self-Portrait Night

Painted Brain in collaboration with local artist and musician Jennie Lawless had a great night ofย  painting on September 29, 2022. Lawlessโ€™ first time teaching was a success, andย she did an excellent jobย leadingย participants through the process of creating their...
Saito High School Art Exhibit — Making Meaning of It All

Saito High School Art Exhibit — Making Meaning of It All

The pandemic has been a major source of a sometimes overwhelming sense of uncertainty. Art has allowed us to communicate when weโ€™re far apart, generating positivity, gratitude, and hope during the trying times of COVID-19. Itโ€™s a way to free your mind and express your...
Discovering a Place for Us

Discovering a Place for Us

Discovering a Place for Us is a great collaboration that Painted Brain uses to give people a welcoming place to express themselves and their experiences through art. This has become a gift for those involved, to be able to heal and share through the arts. The talented...