Daily Democrat - Congressman displays artwork from Sunflower competition'

July 12, 2011

Throughout the remainder of July, Congressman Mike Thompson will feature art selected from the recent National Alliance on Mental Illness Yolo Sunflower Art Competition at his district office in Woodland.

The primary goal of the popular annual exhibit, which is sponsored by NAMI's Yolo Chapter, is to educate the community about mental illness and reduce its stigma. Several hundred entries from adult artists, both amateur and professional, and youth of all ages comprised the show at the Davis Art Center.

"I'm pleased to support the important work that the National Alliance on Mental Illness does in Yolo County," said Thompson. "Art is a terrific way to involve the public and spread the message of hope that is so important to people living with mental illness."

Art from the Grand Prize and People's Choice award winners will be featured at the Congressman's Woodland office. Three impressionistic watercolors by youth artists will also be displayed.

Local residents interested in viewing the artwork may visit Thompson's Woodland office, located in the rear courtyard at 712 Main St., Suite 101.

Issues:Health Care