 The 3rd annual Social Prescribing Network awards ceremony. They are taking place March 10, 10:30am EST– 12:00pmEST, Thursday, March 10th. The WriteWell documentary “Art of Wellness” made possible in creative partnership with Filip Plaskota, Creators at Play and Angela Chao, and through funding by Ontario Trillium Foundation, Mississauga Arts Council and Bell Canada, has been shortlisted!!
Private event for MP Rechie Valdez and the Women's Council. I taught a 1 hour mindful watercolor class for the members. Video of the event on Filipino TV April 2015 - 13 pieces exhibited Gala Opening NightOpening Party is Thursday April 16th 7pm. The installation "Mindless Doodles Art Therapy" in Gallery 1313’s Window Box space for the month of April dives into the life of Canadian filmmaker, Angela Chao, who uses the term Mindless Doodles to denote the images she sees that are not pre-conceived or arranged. These doodles come straight from the emotions and sensations of her current "crazy brain,” the result of three on-set concussions she has suffered over the past one and a half years. After trying many types of therapy, she found HandsForHealth.ca and cranio-therapist Edwin Galeano, with whom - affter just one session - Angela found herself able to think freely and begin to escape the personality and mental changes, PTSD, depression and anxiety that had plagued her since her accidents. Even more exhilarating, she could sit still and accomplish things, an ability to that had been taken from her. She started doodling and discovered her hidden artist, and a place where she can leave behind mental challenges and be free to create. In her new career as an artist, she has already won an award at the Art Square gallery where her work premiered, as well as Flight Centre’s first prize of a trip to New Zealand and Australia in a competition with 1800 artists. She recently competed in Art Battle 2015, and has donated her artwork to an upcoming AIDs charity event on May 6 at TIFF. In addition, her unique story has generated coverage by the Mississauga News, Brain Injury Association and Hospital News, Looking forward, Angela Chao has joined created forces with Lisa Anita Wegner in creating an organization called ArtSavesLives.ca. Their goal is to help others battling a traumatic brain injury or post-concussion syndrome discover their own unique therapy. Art ExhibitedJuly - Sept 2015 - 28 piece of art exhibited Exhibition for the month of August at Richview Public Library Art Gallery for the Pan Am/ Para Pan Am Games for The City of Toronto. Reception and artist talk TBA. Art Saves Lives is the first joint exhibition of Angela Chao and Lisa Anita Wegner, two visual artists whose work grew out of brain injuries they had experienced. Angela suffered a concussion at her work on a film set, while Lisa lives with post-traumatic stress disorder. They connected over their art being the way out of their personal traumas, allowing them to both function and stay connected to their true selves. They share an understanding of art as something they need on a daily basis to nourish their souls, and are so simpatico on this, that they refer to themselves as each other’s “Brain Buddies.” Angela and Lisa are eager to share their stories and their art, helping to spread awareness to others that art is a very real therapeutic option. Come to see their show of paintings, post-production photography and collage on display for the month of August at the gallery at Richview Library. After a concussion curtailed her first career, ANGELA CHAO discovered cranio-therapy and found herself able to think freely and begin to escape the personality and mental changes, PTSD, depression and anxiety that had plagued her since her accident. Even more exhilarating, she could sit still and accomplish things, an ability that had been taken from her. She started doodling and discovered her hidden artist, and a place where she can leave behind mental challenges and be free to create. In her new career as an artist, she has already won an award at the Art Square gallery where her work premiered, as well as Flight Centre’s first prize of a trip to New Zealand and Australia in a competition with 1800 artists. She recently competed in Art Battle 2015, and has donated her artwork to an AIDs charity event at TIFF. In addition, her unique story has generated coverage by the Mississauga News, Brain Injury Association and Hospital News. LISA ANITA WEGNER is the creative producer of Mighty Brave Productions, a small award-winning multi-media production company based in Toronto. She has been exploring film, video, post-production photography and performance art for over twenty years, with an emphasis on emotional authenticity, collaboration, and – since experiencing a PTSD-related breakdown, the possibilities of art as therapy. Her work has been shown at the Phoenix Art Museum, the Art Gallery of Ontario, Gallery 1313, Moniker Gallery, Toronto Art Fair, Buddies in Bad Times, The Black Cat Artspace, NXNE Festival, Partners In Art’s ARTrageous In Motion, Scotiabank Nuit Blanche and, most recently, at the RAW Sensory show at Toronto’s Mod Club Solo Exhibition of Art Therapy Richview Public Library by Angela Chao June 24, 2015 to July 31, 2015 Art can be picked up August 1, 2015 Address: 1806 Islington Ave, Toronto, ON M9P 3N3 Phone:(416) 394-5120 Hours: Monday 9:00 am – 8:30 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 8:30 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 8:30 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 8:30 pm Friday 9:00 am – 8:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday 1:30 – 5:00 pm Angela's Background: I am a camera assistant in the Toronto film industry for the last 10 year of my life. The past 1.5 years I have suffered three concussions due to on set accidents. Shortly after my first concussion I had discovered an unreal talent and became an ‘artist.’ I painted and drew things that helped me relieve my depression, anxiety, stress and other symptoms from post concussion syndrome. I continue to create art as my form of therapy. I have created over 300+ pieces in over a year’s time since drawing. The term and my name, Mindless doodles means creations coming out of my mind that are not pre-thought or conceived, they are genuine and true to what I am currently feeling in my state of mind. Angela's Mission Statement: I choose to create art that is based on how I feel and the struggles I am going through with my concussions. I am conquering mental barriers like depression and anxiety, personality changes, lack of motivation and PTSD and I choose to be a good role model to those who have had a concussion. My goal in the future is to create a charity foundations for those who have suffered a traumatic brain injury like a concussion and help them find their therapy whether its creative visual arts, dramatic arts, or other forms. In joint collaboration with Lisa Anita Wegner we have started an art therapy collaboration called www.ArtSavesLives.ca I have been given many great opportunities to speak at a gallery about mental barriers. I have written two articles one for the Brain Injury association about my concussion case and Hospital Newspaper about medical changes that should happen when dealing with concussion or mental illness. I have entered and won a creative contest through Flight centre and will be traveling to Australia and New Zealand in the month of July. Any inquires can be made to [email protected] This showing at Richview Public Library will display 30+ pieces of art work from battling my mental illness and symptoms linked to my concussion. Please enjoy the show. All pieces of art are for sale and can be picked up after the show on August 1, 2015 Here is a sneak peek of Angela Chao's July solo exhibition titled "Concussion Unlocks Inner Artist: Angela Chao". Curated by Jinkie David for The City of Toronto. Friday this exhibition got Mayoral approval (the Mayor said he dug it).
Aug 25 - Sept 21, 2014Ad's of the event. Right is a postcard I created and printed. Left is the galleries print promo. Opening Reception - Sept 28, 2014
Thanks for everyone who came out to join me in my premiere into the art world. I had a great time and won Peoples choice award 1st place "best of the show" I'm happy I had the chance to share a lot of my stories since the concussions and how I discovered Art. I haven't felt happy or myself since before the first concussions less then a year ago and last night I felt 100% Angela Chao. Thank you for all the support. Thank you Susy Danelon and Kristie Sills because this opportunity would not have arisen if you did not reach out. Artist Talk with Angela Chao - Sept 4, 2014Thank you for all those who came out last night. I sold my first piece at the gallery thanks to Gloria Tong for the love and support and two other pieces to Edwin my Cranio sacral therapist I will be speaking at 2-4pm for anyone who would like to join. I will talk about my concussion and the art that has come of it! Please share with any friends suffering from mental illness, depression or has had a concussion. I would love to speak to them afterwards. Thx again for all the support In bringing some awareness to concussions and depression. Meet the Artist - Sept 12, 2014  November 10, 2019What a magical night at The Credits where I stood amongst individuals and business who have made a positive contribution the community. Thanks Heritage Mississauga (Mississauga Heritage Foundation) I am grateful to have received "the Community Heritage Award" for 2019 for using my art to connect and sharing my story the past 5 years. I've realized quite early after my concussion my purpose was to help those like me, who have going through a head injury and be there to listen. CreateConvergence consisting of Susan Ksiezopolski and Myself recieved "The Modern Heritage Award." Together we find innovative ways of infusing art and poetry within our community, Mississauga. Many thanks for Mississauga Arts Council for your support from the very beginning and being my 'cheerleader' squad that evening. Thanks to Visual Arts Mississauga and Annis Karpenko - You are the reason why my paths crossed with Susan Ksiezopolski 
Info on Website Angela suffered 3 major head injuries and was left with health challenges. After her concussion Angela became a prolific artist and uses art as her tool to communicate. Angela was invited to be guest speaker at the Brain Injury Association of Canada conference in Toronto. She was awarded an International ad campaign with Mercedes AMG and her short documentary was selected by Cineplex and appear in all 1,600 Canadian theatres. In 2017, Angela was awarded the Emerging Visual Artist of the year by the Mississauga Arts Council. in 2019 Angela and was the recipient of the Community Heritage Award and the Modern Heritage Award for her role in celebrating urban growth and innovation in promoting mental wellness in Mississauga. A constant inspiration to herself, Angela is committed in helping others who may be experiencing a similar situation. Angela is committed to taking a public role in promoting mental health and awareness through her art. To view a work of art in closer detail, or in-person, please email us at [email protected] and we'd be happy to forward you a photo. To schedule an in-person visit please call us during regular business hours. The AGM's 2021 Benefit Art Auction is generously sponsored by Kimberly Phinney and Marty's Hub. It is through your kind donations that the AGM is able to continue its work in making art accessible to the community. Thank you! Kimberly Phinney www.lorettaphinney.com/ Marty's Hub www.martyshub.com 
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