Curated by:
Megan J Harrahill

Contact:
Michelle Shortencarrier 562-980-2908
michelle@longbeachpr.com

Contact:
www.LinneaLenkus.com

Dates:
October 10- November 1, 2009
Artist Reception: October 10, 2009 6-9 pm for 2nd Sat ArtWalk and open October 17, 2009 6-9 pm for the Downtown Long Beach ArtWalk On view 24/7 and by appointment. Gallery Hours will be posted.

Location:
390 E. 3rd Street

In partnership with Miller Children’s Hospital’s Stramski Children’s Developmental Center and the non-profit organization, “The Steel Magnolias,” Southern California photographer Linnea Lenkus debuts “Healing: A Fine Art Portrait Exhibit of Families of Children with Special Needs.” The exhibit captures the emotional connections of families loving children with a wide variety of physical, mental, developmental and behavioral conditions. The fine art exhibit also includes portraits of families who have adopted children from Russia and Ethiopia.

Working closely with Dr. Gary Feldman, medical director of the Stramski Center, Lenkus photographed children with medical conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Fragile X Syndrome, Asperger’s Disorder, Craniofacial Disorders, and array of others. All families are from the Los Angeles and Long Beach area. To see a brief on-line presentation of “Healing,” visit www.LinneaLenkus.com.

Partners:

The Long Beach Redevelopment Agency is proud to partner with Phantom Galleries LA, not only to revive empty storefronts along our major corridors, but also to showcase the arts and build a sense of community and culture in our Downtown," said Craig Beck, Executive Director of the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency. LongBeachRDA.org