Opening Reception: "In Their Own Words" Exhibit at InterCommunity Gallery

InterCommunity Gallery is pleased to announce the opening date for its next exhibition, "In Their Own Words." Join us on Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 6pm-8pm at 287 Main Street in East Hartford, CT for a free reception unveiling of our next group show, which will connect art and mental health by giving the viewer a unique opportunity to hear from artists first hand on the impact art has made in their lives, what inspired their artwork, and their personal stories - in their own words.
 

Art tells a story, evokes emotions, and has a unique power to heal both the artist and the viewer. “In Their Own Words” seeks to enhance these experiences, presenting both artwork and the artist’s narrative about how their work has helped them heal. Inspired by InterCommunity’s “In Their Own Words” social media campaign, a series sharing powerful stories from people whose lives have been touched by our whole-person approach to health, this exhibition aims to uplift the voices behind the art, highlighting the healing power of creativity and community.

The campaign and this exhibition seek to highlight real people, and real journeys— in their own words. Gallery goers will be able to scan a QR-code next to each piece to listen to the artist’s story firsthand. “In Their Own Words” is the InterCommunity Gallery's last juried art exhibition of the year and will run through January 30, 2026.