H’Arts in Mind will be holding their Open Studios this September as part of the Herts Visual Arts Open Studios.



A grand opening by the Hon Mayor Councillor Lynn Chesterman OBE and her consort Councillor Alan Chesterman will take place at 11am on Saturday 20th September. This will be followed by a Book Signing promoting ‘Reflections a window into a life’ by the amazing poet and author Alyson Torns who uses creative writing to help people with their mental health express their emotions.



Alyson has had poems and paintings published in The Otolith, Past Simple, Great Works, Veer Off, Poetry Saltzburg Review, Poetry London, The Interpreter’s House, Fire, The Wolf, Neon Highway, Hanging Johnny and Tears in the Fence. Alyson’s paintings have been shown in the Pallant Gallery, The Kings Place Guardian Gallery and included in the Museum of Everything #2book and the Outside in Gallery.



Guests can take part in the workshops and artist demonstrations at the gallery as well as enjoy viewing diverse art from over 30 artists – 2D and 3D on the following dates: 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st 25th, 26th, 27th and 28th September 11am-5pm (12-4pm Sundays).



As well as providing the community with an amazing arts centre space, volunteer led charity H’arts in Mind provides low-cost art sessions, believing in the power of art for well-being.