In view of October World's Mental Health Month 2012, the Mental Health Foundation hosted an art exhibition called "Pieces of Life" last Friday October 26, 2012. From 5:30 PM until 10:00 PM, MHF clients, their families and the general public were invited to restaurant Taloula Mangoes on the boardwalk in Philipsburg. The artwork and candles that were exposed have been created by the MHF Faraja clients, guided by one of St. Maarten's most famous artists Ruby Bute.
Ruby Bute has volunteered for the past 2 months at MHF, guiding the clients in the arts and crafts room. Faraja Staff Member Gladice Labady had successfully organized the exhibition, and the highlight of the evening was definitely the Prime Minister Sarah Wescot-Williams' presence. Our Prime Minister even bought 2 wonderful paintings of the artwork collection. The Prime Minister mingled with the MHF clients and their families who attended the exhibition.
More than half of the paintings and candles exposed were sold on Friday evening, and the clients will receive their percentages as well as a percentage will be allocated to this year's Christmas Dinner for the clients.
