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Lamar Whidbee

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“Get Well Soon,” by Raleigh-based artist & licensed mental health counselor Lamar Whidbee pays tribute to the thousands of patient’s who sought help at Dorothea Dix Hospital. The installation was commissioned by @dixconservancy in partnership with @raleighgov + @cam_raleigh to raise awareness for mental health 💚💐🎨 taken in Dix Park by @afro_picasso

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I’m so honored to share Get Well Soon, my latest public art installation, now on display at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, NC. This piece is a heartfelt tribute to mental health patients—past and present—in our community.

Mental health is a journey that touches us all, and this installation serves as a space to reflect, connect, and honor the resilience of those who’ve walked this path.

I’m also thrilled that CBS17 is highlighting this project, helping to amplify the message of awareness, compassion, and support.

If you’re in the Raleigh area, I invite you to visit Dorothea Dix Park and experience the installation for yourself. Let’s continue to foster conversations that break stigma and celebrate healing.

💬 Share your thoughts below or tag a friend who might find this meaningful. Let’s keep the dialogue alive.

#PublicArt #DorotheaDixPark #reveal #explorer #explorepage #art taken in Dix Park by @afro_picasso

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LAST DAY TO APPLY!!!✨️✨️✨️

Today is the last day to apply to our annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition!!

GET YOUR APPLICATION IN BY MIDNIGHT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARDS AND RECOGNITION!!

There is NO ENTRY FEE and ALL MEDIA IS ELIGIBLE!!

Our Juror this year is Lamar Whidbee, an interdisciplinary artist and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate whose practice merges visual arts with therapeutic inquiry.

The exhibition will be on view in the Gray Gallery in Jenkins Fine Arts Center from October 2nd - 30th.

APPLY TODAY!!! LINK IN BIO!!!

#ecusoad #artschool #artstudentlife #artanddesign #studentexhibition taken in ECU School of Art and Design by @afro_picasso

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This is your sign to slow down, look closely, and make art in nature 🍃

🎨 Plein Air Drawing: Mindfulness and Nature
🗓 Saturday, September 19, 1-4pm
📍 JC Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh
👤 Adult Workshop | Ages 16+
🎟 $50, Register with the link in our bio!
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Join artist and art therapist Lamar Whidbee for a calming afternoon of plein air drawing surrounded by the natural beauty of the JC Raulston Arboretum. Through guided drawing exercises, participants will explore mindfulness, strengthen their observational skills, and experience the restorative benefits of creating outdoors.

No previous drawing experience is needed, and all materials and a foldable stool will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring additional art materials or anything else that will make them comfortable outdoors.
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#ArtspaceNC #RaleighNC by @afro_picasso

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Our Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition is accepting applications from now until September 11th. There is no fee to apply and all media is eligible!!

Awards:
Best in Show: $500
Second Place: $300
Third Place: $200
Merit Awards: $100 each
Friends of the School of Art and Design Awards: $150 each

Our juror this year is Lamar Whidbee, an interdisciplinary artist and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate whose practice merges visual arts with therapeutic inquiry.

APPLY TODAY!!💥 LINK IN BIO!💥

#artstudentlife #artanddesign #artschool #ecusoad #gradschooljourney taken in ECU School of Art and Design by @afro_picasso

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So proud of the man I met in 2011 and even prouder of the man you continue to become. 💕#WhidbeePHD by @afro_picasso

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Heaven on Earth is a curation of fine art celebrating a shared devotion to the quiet beauty of simply being alive. This exhibition brings together seventeen North Carolina artists, spanning painting, pottery, glass, mixed media, metal, and photography. Other artists include @paultravisphillips @jbrilliant @chieko.murasugi @nicholasburtonbragg @half_full_ceramics @tonygriffinart @annephark @hightree19 @glassbypeter

Opens next week at @mooresvilleart, opening reception Friday August 21, 6-8pm. by @afro_picasso

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Our first art exhibition for Fall 2026 is here! We are excited to feature the work of Lamar Whidbee & Chris Facey. Make plans to visit this amazing exhibit starting August 17th. by @afro_picasso

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New website, check it out! by @afro_picasso

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My Grandmother’s Hands • 60x30 • Mixed Media • 2026

Private Collector. @frameworksnc

#ContemporaryArt #MixedMediaArt #explorepage #ArtCollector #FineArt taken in Raleigh, North Carolina by @afro_picasso

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Dance in Your Tears, mixed media, 2026. Now in a private collection. @frameworksnc #ContemporaryArt #MixedMediaArt #ArtCollector #explorepage #NCArtists by @afro_picasso

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Art has the power to bring people together and inspire change.

Looking forward to joining the conversation at NC State’s Civic Activation Through Art and Story event along with @studiohunterfranks and @k80stew . Honored to share insights on how art, storytelling, and community engagement can help shape vibrant public spaces and strengthen our collective identity.

#CivicActivation #PublicArt #Storytelling #CommunityEngagement #NCState by @afro_picasso

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