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Exploring mental health through art

Amy L.
February 6, 2026Stories By Us

Amy LaBossière is the volunteer gallery director at Hartford Art Space. Amy creates a safe space where artists can show their work professionally without the pressure of trying to sell their work. The space exhibits work that explores topics like mental health - art that might otherwise not find an audience. —Story Contributed by Alessandro Andriulli

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