Honored & Humbled
Last night I attended the artist reception at the Avera Prairie Center. The reception was a fun, educational and humbling experience. This reception was for the artist that have work on display for the Art of Healing exhibit as well as this years Avera Sculpture walk. When I arrived I was greeted by a small group of Avera employees with big smiles and was shown where the food and beverages were. I got to meet a few of the other artist with work on display as I mingled amongst the people. This was the first time I had a chance to see my photo in the center. After about an hour Dr. Dave Kapaska gathered everyone together for quick speech. He talked about the artwork and how Avera believes in the healing power of art. He went on to talk about how in planning the Prairie Center patients and former patients were asked for their input. What they would like to see, what they wanted in the hospital and what inspired them. This was truly humbling. From what Dr Kapaska said and what
