"More than the Blues" Opening Reception
Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Art Exhibition
Friday, May 01
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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"More than the Blues" Opening Reception
View the art exhibition, celebrate the artists, and enjoy music by Sarah Shea and the Chez Jazz combo.
Port Angeles Main Library -
View the art exhibition, celebrate the artists, and enjoy music by Sarah Shea and the Chez Jazz combo.
More than the Blues: Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Art Exhibition will be on view at the Port Angeles Main Library throughout May, which is recognized as Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Month.
Pregnancy and postpartum are often romanticized, yet many parents face significant mental health challenges in this period. More than the Blues aims to explore the emotional complexities of this experience through diverse artistic perspectives. By raising awareness and fostering open dialogue, we aim to support families, reduce stigma, and inspire stronger community care.
The exhibition is presented in partnership with First Step Family Support Center and the Clallam-Jefferson Perinatal Mental Health Task Force.
Doors open for the public reception at 6:30pm on Friday, May 1.
Enjoy music, light refreshments, and community connections. Sarah Shea and the Chez Jazz combo will play classic jazz and swing!
About the Musicians
Jesse Ahmann (bass) and Al Harris (piano) will join Sarah Shea (vocals). Sarah recently returned from Japan after winning first place in Seattle for Jazz. She has an album "The Nearness of You", produced by Al Harris. She plays around the Olympic Peninsula with her trio and larger rhythm section for bigger venues. You can find her at www.sarahsheamusic.com. 
Exhibition on view through May 30.
Following the opening reception, More than the Blues will be on view during Port Angeles Main Library's open hours through Saturday, May 30.
Recommended Reads
View a curated booklist related to parenting and perinatal mental health.
About Art in the Library
Art in the Library, which provides display space for original works created by local and regional artists, is supported in part by Port Angeles Friends of the Library.
First Step Family Support Center is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Arts, Music & Culture |
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