Ocala, FL (September 1, 2010) - Healing Heart is a project of the Marion County Mental Wellness Coalition where artwork created by clients of organizations such as The Centers and Kimberly's Cottage will be on display at the Appleton Museum of Art September through October.

PACE has three poems on display written by girls during their time at PACE but have since transitioned. Poems include The Seedling, by Syria B.; Finding Yourself, by Jasmine L.; and Strength of a Girl,by Aesha R.

Please plan to join us opening day:

Sunday, September 12, 2010

12:00pm: Doors Open

 2:00pm in the Café:  Exhibition Opening Program

 3:00pm in the Auditorium: Healing Art in Everyday Living Program

Opening program will include remarks by Senator Evelyn Lynn and collaborative partners.

Appleton Museum of Art

4333 E Silver Springs Blvd. 

Ocala, FL 34470 

Admission is Free Opening Day

 PACE Center for Girls is a non-residential, gender-specific program for girls ages 12-18, who are experiencing difficulty or conflict in school and at home. PACE’s purpose is to intervene and prevent high school drop-outs, juvenile delinquency, teen pregnancy, drug and alcohol addiction and welfare dependency. PACE promotes and enables young women to complete their education, build self-esteem, and develop personal, social and family relationship skills. Building on this foundation, the students become productive citizens through responsible decision making. There is no charge for the students to attend the program. For more information, please visit www.pacecenter.org/marion.