Art in Strathcona Park to raise funds for Schizophrenia (Ottawa, August 12th)

Art in Strathcona Park to raise funds for Schizophrenia

OTTAWA - Art in Strathcona Park has become one of the area's most popular outdoor summer events. Over 140 of the area's most talented artists and artisans will gather for Art in Strathcona Park, a fundraising and public awareness event sponsored by the Ottawa Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario and supported by Mad About the Arts. The public is invited to attend this 6^th annual exhibition & sale which will feature a silent auction, performers, food and refreshments. Admission is free.

Date: Saturday, August 12^th

(rain date Sunday, August 13^th)

Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Place: Strathcona Park is located between the Rideau River and Range Road, south of Laurier Avenue East. Free parking is available.

For additional information please call (613) 761-9218 or visit our website at www.ncf.ca/schizophrenia

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Contact Info:

Sheila Deighton

Ottawa Regional Coordinator, Schizophrenia Society of Ontario

Phone: (613) 761-9218 or (613) 448-1014

Cell: (613) 795-2325

Email: deighton@istar.ca