[January 12, 2014]

Child Mind Institute's Student Art Project to Host Exhibit Featuring Works by York Prep

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The Child Mind Institute's Student Art Project will launch its newest exhibit on Sunday, January 12, with Metamorphosis: Works by Upper School Students from York Preparatory School.

Working with the theme "metamorphosis," students at York Prep explored the concept of personal transformation. Through diverse media, they sought to understand both physical and psychological change. Students drew inspiration from Surrealism as well as artists and photographers whose work investigates similar themes. In doing so, they worked to articulate their own identities and transform their internal sense of self into concrete expressions.

The arts are critical to child development, academic success, and promoting self-esteem and self-expression. And research has proven that integrating the arts into healthcare settings creates a healing environment, supports the physical, mental, and emotional health of patients, and reduces stress and anxiety.

The 35-piece exhibition will be displayed at the Child Mind Institute headquarters. The opening reception on Sunday, January 12^th from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. is open to the public and the exhibit can also be viewed through mid-February by appointment.

The Child Mind Institute's headquarters also hosts a private collection of contemporary and modern works by photographer Lillian Bassman and artists Richmond Burton, Thomas Demand, Ellsworth Kelly, Ryan McGinness, James Nares, Linda Sirow, Kiki Smith, Kenneth Noland, and Tam Van Tran on permanent exhibit.

About the Child Mind Institute (childmind.org)

The Child Mind Institute is dedicated to transforming mental health care for children everywhere. Founded by Dr. Harold S. Koplewicz and Brooke Garber Neidich, our organization is committed to finding more effective treatments for childhood psychiatric and learning disorders, building the science of healthy brain development, and empowering children and their families with help, hope, and answers.

The Student Art Project is a gallery program dedicated to displaying works of art created by student artists. We invite schools from the New York metropolitan area to prepare an exhibition for our gallery based on a theme chosen by their art teachers. Student pieces are displayed prominently and each exhibition launches with an opening reception for student artists, their families, and the entire school community, hosted by the Child Mind Institute.

About York Prep

York Preparatory School is a fully accredited private co-educational college preparatory day school located at 40 West 68th Street in the Lincoln Center area of New York City. Founded by educators Ronald and Jayme Stewart in 1969, York Prep's goal is to help students achieve success while upholding academic excellence. 100% of York Prep's graduating classes are accepted into college, with more than 85% of students getting into their top choice. The Scholars and Jump Start programs ensure that all students are appropriately challenged and supported. Technology is integrated into every aspect of learning. For more information about the school, please visit yorkprep.org.

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