Serenity: Invitational @ UCSF Women's Health Center January 23, 2013

Exhibit Jan 17 - Apr 16, 2013, Artists' reception Wed, Jan 23, 5:30-7:30pm

McKinley Art Solutions and UCSF Center For Excellence are pleased to present SERENITY: INVITATIONAL featuring artists John Kraft, Valerie Scott, Elizabeth Koval Maffeo, Lucy Liew, and Roberta Ahrens.

Each of the artists selected for this exhibit were hand-picked by curator Matt McKinley based their ability to produce artwork that evokes calm and a sense of well-being as demonstrated through community feedback and acquisitions. With the understanding that wellness is a holistic ideal, these artists purposefully create art that is uplifting and positive by using imagery, narrative and color to engage their audience. The exhibit covers 5 floors of the Women's Health Center: 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, which each artist displaying a complete body of work on their respective floor.
Exhibit runs through April 16, 2013.

About the 'Serenity' series at UCSF:
Since 2007, UCSF Center of Excellence and McKinley Art Solutions have presented artists whose work inspires 'serenity' in order to facilitate relaxation, well-being and calm. This quarterly juried exhibit is the largest continuous show in the Bay Area focused on promoting the healing capacity of art. The venue, UCSF Women's Health Center, the only nationally designated Center of Excellence in Women's Health in Northern California, is recognized internationally for its expertise in providing comprehensive, specialized care for women's health issues and is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation for gynecological care.

What: Reception with the artists: Wednesday, January 23 5:30 - 7:30pm

When: Exhibit open Monday - Friday, 10am - 3pm; through April 16, 2013

Where: UCSF Women's Health Center
2356 Sutter Street, Floor 3,4,5,6 & 7
San Francisco, CA 94115

Who: Open to the public

Cost: Free

High Res images: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mckinleyartsolutions/sets/72157632492300602

Official Website: http://www.mckinleyartsolutions.com/serenity.html