Thursday, May 8

Opening Reception of "Compulsive Genius"

ALL AGES

Join Fountain House Gallery & Studio for the Opening Reception of "Compulsive Genius: New Work from Fountain House Studio Residents"

By Fountain House Gallery and Studio

Date and time

Thursday, May 8 · 6 - 8pm EDT

Location

Fountain House Gallery

702 9th Avenue New York, NY 10019

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Event lasts 2 hours
ALL AGES
No venue parking

On view May 8- July 2, 2025

Compulsive Genius: New Work from Fountain House Studio Residents showcases artists who have completed a studio residency within the past year.

Curated by Karen Gormandy (Fountain House Studio Director) and Rachel Weisman (Fountain House Gallery Director).

Participating artists: Christine Albane, Guiomar Giraldo-Baron, Roger Jones, Suzette Lehrer, Maxx Reith, Angela Rogers, Tom Schneider, Susan Spangenberg, Bradford Scott Stringfield, Alyson Vega, Vermillion, and Boo Lynn Walsh.

This program is funded, in part, by generous support from the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, the Lily Auchincloss Foundation, Renate, and the Hans and Maria Hofmann Trust.

About Fountain House Gallery & Studio

Fountain House Gallery and Studio supports the careers and creative visions of artists living with mental illness.

Founded by Fountain House in 2000, the Manhattan-based Gallery sells original artworks and collaborates with a wide network of artists, curators and cultural institutions. The Studio, located in Long Island City, is a collaborative workspace that furthers the professional practice of our artists. Embracing artists who are emerging or established, trained or self-taught, Fountain House Gallery cultivates artistic growth, makes a vital contribution to the New York arts community, and challenges the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Image credit: Through the Keyhole 1 (2025). Christine Albane. Charcoal on paper. 14.25 x 10.25 in.

Frequently asked questions

What is Fountain House Gallery and Studio?

Fountain House Gallery and Studio provides an environment where artists living with mental illness can express their creative visions and exhibit their work.

How can I exhibit with Fountain House Gallery?

Fountain House Gallery and Studio only represent members of Fountain House. Interested in becoming a member? Learn more at https://fountainhouse.org/services/become-a-member

Is Fountain House Gallery wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Fountain House Gallery is wheelchair accessible. Please note there is a small ramp at the street entrance. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Becky Wilkening at becky.wilkening@fountainhouse.org.

Where are you located?

Fountain House Gallery 702 Ninth Avenue (on corner of 48th St.) New York, NY 10019

Can I take photographs?

Yes! Please tag @fountainhousegallery

Organized by

Fountain House Gallery and Studio

About Fountain House Gallery and Studio

Fountain House Gallery and Studio supports the careers and creative visions of contemporary artists living with mental illness. All Fountain House Gallery artists are members of Fountain House. Founded by Fountain House in 2000, the Manhattan-based Gallery sells original works and collaborates with a wide network or artists, curators and cultural institutions. Embracing artists who are emerging or established, trained or self-taught, Fountain House Gallery cultivates artistic growht, makes a vital contribution to the New York arts community, and challenges the stigma surrounding mental illness.

About Fountain House

Fountain House is a national mental health nonprofit fighting to improve health, increase opportunity, and end social and economic isolation for people most impacted by mental illness. Drawing on more than 200 community-based social rehabilitative programs inspired by Fountain House and known as clubhouses - to reflect an insistence on belonging and acceptance - in nearly 40 states and with more than 60,000 members, we are leading a national movement for the dignity and rights of people with serious mental illness.

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