Art enthusiasts and supporters of Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas are being invited to preview art work that will be featured at the family waiting areas and corridors at the hospital's Leichtag Foundation Critical Care Pavilion, and to meet the artists selected to complete each piece and sponsor their work.
The "Healing Arts Collection at Scripps Encinitas" event will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at the MAKE building, (formerly the Floral Trade Center) 5600 Avenida Encinas.
The collection, 29 original installations consisting of paintings, mosaics, carvings and sculptures? will showcase images of nature and serenity that are reflective of North San Diego County.
By sponsoring a signature piece in the Healing Arts Collection, donors will allow Scripps Encinitas to add new, inspiring art work and support its expansion efforts. Sponsorship for each art work begins at $25,000.
Research has shown that art in a hospital environment can help reduce stress, pain and anxiety, improve the work day for health care providers and make the entire health care experience a better one for patients and caregivers.
RSVP is required. Visit: www.scrippshealingarts.com/rsvp.
For more information contact the Scripps Health Foundation at 760-633-7772.