Imagine you’re following your kids through the mall, or going to get new glasses, or joining friends for dinner and you come across an island of original fine art of all types–faces of all ages in drawings, paintings, photography, mixed media, accompanied by statements, and the words, “I am more.” Would you be intrigued? You notice signs saying “CANCER SUPPORT,” “RECOVERY SUPPORT,” “MENTAL ILLNESS SUPPORT,” “YOUTH SUPPORT,” and see stacks of cards for free local resources, emergency hotlines, and support groups. You think, “My son could benefit from this,” or “My friend is going through so much and could use support,” or “I didn’t know these things existed.”

This is the mission I’ve arrived at after seven years of creating I Am More portraits and exhibitions, and Northshore Mall and Simon Malls have been my fearless partners since 2020 in getting these messages out to the most viewers possible. Beyond just my work and a couple of organizations at a location, the new I Am More Mental Health Resource Center & Gallery at Northshore Mall will feature the resources of ten organizations, professional artists, student artists, and new I Am More portraits.

Join us on Thursday May 9th from 5:30-7 pm at Northshore Mall in front of Macy’s to celebrate these courageous and talented artists, and meet representatives from these organizations to learn how they can benefit you and your family.

Hope to see you there!!