“Wish You Were Here”
My intent of this Fundraising event is to support those students enrolled in the Georgetown University Master of Science in Addiction Policy and Practice Program. (ADPP). The passion and empathy that I have for those afflicted with mental illness and addiction have a direct correlation to those in the ADPP. This unique, comprehensive, program prepares future addiction policy leaders who want to join in our nation’s response to addiction which is based specifically in science, evidence and their programs are grounded in compassion. The goals of the ADPP, which are near and dear to my heart and which I support 100% are:
- Students will follow an integrated, multidisciplinary curriculum that combines neuroscience, psychiatry, policy, and an integrative seminar.
- Students will understand the foundations of addiction, factors that lead to substance use disorder and other forms of addiction, the science of prevention, treatment, and recovery from addiction, as well as the legal and policy aspects of the nation’s addiction policies.
- Students will receive training in data analysis, advocacy, and health care financing.
Installation “Wish You Were Here”, (series of City Center DC paintings).
This exhibit will focus on mental health awareness, which directly correlates to the ADPP and continues to be a major issue throughout the US and the world. As I mentioned earlier, this exhibit would showcase my artwork and serve as a fundraising event for the students in the ADPP.
I continue to work closely with the Georgetown University, O’Neill Institute for Health, and Public Policy on Addiction team in an effort to get their message out. My contact person is Mr. Joey Longley
My concept is to have (10) “60 x “70 paintings of the City Center area in Washington, DC. In each of my paintings you can find the words written “Wish You Were Here”-Pink Floyd -song is about Syd Barrett, original front man and chief songwriter of the Floyd, who left the group in 1968 after his mental and physical health and reliability deteriorated thanks to heavy drug use. Next to each painting, will be a “60 x “70, “black and white” poster, highlighting an individual affected with their addiction/mental illness.
Accompanying each poster, will be an associated link on which people can click on and listen to that individual’s specific story and how they have struggled throughout their life.
Join Artist Medina Roberts
Friday, June 2, 2023 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Gallery Underground
2100 Crystal City Drive; Arlington, VA 22202