EXHIBITION EVENT:
ARTIST TALK, DEMO, and Q&A
Saturday, March 22, 3:00pm
with artists-
Michael Brunswick
Laura Chirinos
Jared Hillman
Daniel Leighton
Andric Stevens
RSVP: [email protected]
*25% of all exhibition sales go
to Connecting to Cure Crohn's and Colitis and
to The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.
October 2023, Pamela Schoenberg discovered the ‘ArtandMed’ curriculum by Ted Meyer, created for use in medical schools. It utilizes art as a tool to teach an understanding of wellness through patient/artist voices. With this added visual component, one’s ability to comprehend illness becomes more possible. Thus, Schoenberg decided to embrace this core, as well as combine an additional health component, at dnj Gallery.
In other words, Schoenberg decided to redirect the mission of dnj Gallery from solely commercial to a space with a more charitable and educational purpose.
Our recent journey comes from a deep desire to make a positive difference in the lives of those struggling with health challenges. We strive to bridge the gap between art and medicine, providing a platform for patient comments often overlooked in traditional galleries. #dnjGallery #ArtandMed #EmpowerWellness #ArtGallery
Upcoming exhibition “The Curse of the Blessing” a group show in California will feature artists with HG in collaboration HER foundation.
Save the date for the opening reception Sunday, September 21st.
#hyperemesisgravidarum #artexhibition #artgallery
Words from our featured artist: Heather Bucalos
“Unpack Your Mind” a group show by artists with mental health challenges
Exhibiting through June 20, 2026
Featuring:
Donna Bernstein, Heather H. Bucalos, Faith Butterfield, Annie Claflin, Mila Fejzo, Heath Fleishman, David Isakson, Krista Kelly, Simone Suzanne Kussatz, Liz McCarthy, Sarah Moore, Zeev Nitzan Ginsburg, Maury Ornest, Julie O’Sullivan, Julian Portugal-Gooden, Dora Schoenberg, Jessica Schweitzer
*Community partner @didi_hirsch
*In support of @namiwla
#artgallery #artist #artandmed
“A LIBRARY FOR THE INNER CHILD”
Artist Reception for this Installation:
Sunday, May 31, 4pm-7pm
In support of NAMI Westside LA’s work with children’s mental health, this space will feature over 45 unique pieces of illustrated mental health literature for children and grown-ups.
They will include a healing sound element at the reception. This exhibition is a space for connection and conversation.
@namiwla #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #artgallery #artandmed
This Saturday, May 16, 2pm
ARTIST-PATIENT/MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL CONVERSATION
with dnj Gallery artists- Mila Fejzo and Donna Bernstein
and Didi Hirsch - Kris Eterea, LCSW
Moderated by Ted Meyer
RSVP or inquiries:
[email protected]
Community Partner: @didi_hirsch
Featured Artist: Dora Schoenberg
“Unpack Your Mind” a group show by artists with mental health challenges
Exhibiting through June 20, 2026
Featuring:
Donna Bernstein, Heather H. Bucalos, Faith Butterfield, Annie Claflin, Mila Fejzo, Heath Fleishman, David Isakson, Krista Kelly, Simone Suzanne Kussatz, Liz McCarthy, Sarah Moore, Zeev Nitzan Ginsburg, Maury Ornest, Julie O’Sullivan, Julian Portugal-Gooden, Dora Schoenberg, Jessica Schweitzer
*Community partner @didi_hirsch
*In support of @namiwla
Words from our featured artist: Annie Claflin
“Unpack Your Mind” a group show by artists with mental health challenges
Exhibiting through June 20, 2026
Featuring:
Donna Bernstein, Heather H. Bucalos, Faith Butterfield, Annie Claflin, Mila Fejzo, Heath Fleishman, David Isakson, Krista Kelly, Simone Suzanne Kussatz, Liz McCarthy, Sarah Moore, Zeev Nitzan Ginsburg, Maury Ornest, Julie O’Sullivan, Julian Portugal-Gooden, Dora Schoenberg, Jessica Schweitzer
*Community partner @didi_hirsch
*In support of @namiwla
OPEN CALL FOR ARTIST SUBMISSIONS
Seeking So Cal Artists for a Group Exhibition We are seeking visual artists, writers, and creatives who have or have had breast cancer and are producing artwork that reflects their personal experiences.
The ‘Art and Med’ program at dj Gallery in Santa Monica, CA will present this group exhibition.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
2-3 JPEG Images of Your Artwork | An Artist Statement | A Bio Email Submissions to: [email protected] | Deadline: June 31st
Please note: Your artist statement should be about your ideas, NOT about your separate pieces AND include that you construct art to deal with your illness.
All required materials (images, artist statement, and bio) must be included for your work to be reviewed. | 3015 Ocean Park Blvd, CA 90405
UNPACK YOUR MIND
a group show by artists with mental health challenges
April 11th - June 20th, 2026
EXHIBITION EVENTS:
ARTIST-PATIENT/MEDICAL
PROFESSIONAL CONVERSATION
Saturday, May 16, 2pm
with dj Gallery artists- Mila Fejzo and Donna Bernstein
and Didi Hirsch- Kris Eterea, LCSW
Moderated by Ted Meyer
WEBERN QUARTET
Thursday, May 21, 7:30pm
Program:
Webern String Quartet (1905)
Webern Five Movements for String Quartet, Op. 5
Berg String Quartet, Op. 3
Schubert String Quartet No. 14 in A minor, D. 804, “Rosamunde”
ARTIST RECEPTION FOR
“A LIBRARY FOR THE INNER CHILD”
Sunday, May 31, 4-7pm
In support of NAMI Westside LA’s work with children’s mental health, this space will feature over 45 unique pieces of illustrated mental health literature for children and grown-ups.
They will include a healing sound element at the reception.
OPEN MIC
Saturday, June 6, 2pm
This is a platform for any individuals living with mental health challenges to share personal stories, poems, and reflections about their experiences.
Moderated by Pamela Schoenberg
SAVE THE DATE:
ARTIST-PATIENT/MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL CONVERSATION
Saturday, May 16, 2pm
with dnj Gallery artists- Mila Fejzo and Donna Bernstein
and Didi Hirsch- Kris Eterea, LCSW
Moderated by Ted Meyer
RSVP [email protected]
in partnership with @didi_hirsch
Thanks to all who joined this past Saturday for “DIANE SHADER SMITH AND ANDREA SONNENBERG”
The story we’ve been told is that mental health is internal - but what if the real story is everything around us.
