YELL! Immersive Outdoor Art Installation

Fountain House Gallery & Studio is pleased to present , an immersive outdoor installation by the gallery’s artists and members.

In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Fountain House, and in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this traveling installation is funded, in part, by the Sozosei Foundation.

Through verse, performance, and art, YELL! expresses what it feels like to live in the world with mental illness. The installation spotlights stories of Fountain House members' lived experiences, communicated through original artwork, written testimonials, first-person recitations of poetry and prose, and video performances. This installation is multi-sensory; while images and videos are projected onto the walls and ceilings, recordings of members' voices are played throughout the structure.

The aim of this multimedia maze is to parallel the daunting journey through an unfriendly and obtuse mental health system. YELL! demonstrates the strength and perseverance of Fountain House members and celebrates all that this community can accomplish. We are proud to announce that YELL! will be on view at Herald Square—at the intersection of 34th Street and Broadway from May 18-22—and will then travel to Governors Island this summer where Fountain House will be an Organization in Residence.

Fountain House Gallery was founded by Fountain House in 2000 as a not-for-profit exhibition space. The gallery supports the careers and creative visions of our member-artists living and working with serious mental health conditions. 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. The gallery provides a professional exhibition space that not only showcases our talented artists, but also supports them in navigating the complex and competitive art world as it presents very specific barriers to individuals living with disabilities.

Located in Long Island City, the Studio provides Fountain House members with residencies and drop-in working spaces. Along with a supportive working space, the studio hosts weekly artists talks along with programming covering technique and art history. The Gallery and Studio work with more than 100 members a year and provide opportunities to foster artistic talent, further mental health recovery, and gain financial inclusion. Past curators & collaborators have included: Matthew Higgs, Agnes Gund, Phong Bui, Sarah Faux, Sara Kay, Frank Maresca, Barbara Pollack, Patterson Sims, The Schoolhouse Hotel, SoundMind Festival, Saks Fifth Avenue, American Folk Art Museum, American Visionary Art Museum, Long Island City Artists, Inc., and MoMA.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Herald Square Plaza, Broadway, New York, United States