For Prospective Venues

The Awakenings Project can provide small, short-term exhibits at conferences or special events, or much larger gallery showings that run for a month or more, some with 50+ artists, and up to 250 pieces of artwork. Travel can be arranged, however, most of our exhibits have been in Illinois, with the exceptions of South Bend and Indianapolis, Indiana, and one in Washington D.C. Some of our artists have artwork in the permanent collection of the Recovery Gallery in Birmingham, Alabama. We have also done presentations at conferences, both individual speakers and panel discussions. If you think an Awakenings exhibit would serve you well in your venue, please contact us, and we will make every effort to work out the details with you.

Exhibitions, Conferences, Conventions, and Special Events

2010

AUGUST 23 - 25, 2010, Westin-Yorktown Lombard - The National Association of Peer Specialists invited The Awakenings Project to exhibit at their annual conference in Lombard, Illinois. We had the opportunity to introduce Awakenings to Peers and Peer Specialists from all over the country, with great success.
JULY 31, 2010, Lake Ellyn Boathouse, Glen Ellyn, IL - Awakenings hosted our biggest bash yet - a grand soiree, celebrating the 10th year of publication of The Awakenings Review! This was one party not to be missed. There was a silent auction of Awakenings artwork, a Poetry slam, live music, and Dancing!
JUNE 2, 2010, Region 1 Consumer Conference - With the name, "The Art of Recovery," it was the perfect place for an Awakenings exhibit and an opportunity for us to hold an artmaking session for conference attendees. Organized by a team of recovering individuals, led by board member and Recovery Specialist for DMH-Region 1 at Chicago Read Mental Health Center, Virginia Goldrick, Ph.D.
MAY 5, 2010, Community Resource Center of Hanover Township Mental Health Board, Streamwood - Hanover Township Mental Health Board hosted a talk for Mental Health Recovery Month, and invited The Awakenings Project members to give a presentation to Streamood and Hanover Park Chambers of Commerce. Artwork was on exhibit the entire month of May.
APRIL 30 - MAY 2, 2010, DBSA National Conference, Itasca IL - The Awakenings Project exhibited and sold artwork and journals, raising awareness of the talents of people with mental illnesses, and celebrating DBSA's 25th anniversary at their annual National Conference at Eaglewood Resort and Spa in Itasca. We also led a relaxation session on Sunday, May 2nd, "Your Inner Artist: Awaken the artist in You," with watercolors, colorful collages, jewelry making, & more.
APRIL 23, 2010, Elgin Mental Health Center - We exhibited alongside Erasing the Distance at the inpatient Recovery Conference, works of art by Awakenings artists as well as inpatients who created them during 3 workshops led by Awakenings artists on February 20th, March 6th and 27th.
APRIL 1, 2010, Bundles of Books & Gifts, Glen Ellyn, IL - Poets and musicians performed at Bundles of Books & Gifts, led by Joel Munson, including Awakenings poets, other local poets, and some musicians. Awakenings fans, supporters, and bookstore regulars attended.
JANUARY 29, 2010, Denny's Restaurant, Fox Valley - A fundraising effort for Awakenings, led by Joel Munson with Awakenings poets, artists, musicians, and supporters. Awakenings fans, family, friends, and Denny's regulars came out. 10% of the price of all meals purchased between 4 PM and 10 PM was donated to The Awakenings Project. Great food, great fun, excellent company. Thank you Denny's.

2009

DECEMBER 12, 2009, The Awakenings Studio - The Awakenings Project participated with the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin in their Window Wonderland Event. We made lots of ornaments for kids to paint.
NOVEMBER 14, 2009, The Gail Borden Library - Ecker Center's Festival of Trees. We were delighted to have been invited this year to decorate a tree. It was called Awakenings' "Artistree" and it sold at auction.
NOVEMBER 7, 2009, Awakenings Studio, Elgin - Fabulous reception to honor the winners and all contestants in the PhotoVoice contest, held in conjunction with Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital.
OCTOBER 16-17,2009, Itasca Westin Hotel - During the NAMI-IL Conference, Awakenings held a statewide art show with work by artists from Antioch to Zeigler and all points in between. We also presented at a break-out group on Saturday October 17th.
OCTOBER 8, 2009, Gail Borden Library - As part of National Depression Screening, and in conjunction with Provena St. Joseph's, Awakenings artists Joel Munson and Irene O'Neill told their recovery stories, focused on the use of non-traditional methods, along with several other professionals on a panel discussion.
SEPTEMBER 1-27,2009, Awakenings exhibited in the elegant gallery of the Oak Park Public Library during September, showing a wide variety of artists' work, with emphasis on one of our founders, William Alexander, long-time Oak Park resident. There was a fabulous reception on Saturday, September 26th, with great music and poetry.
SEPTEMBER 12-13, 2009, Indianapolis, Indiana - We were invited to have an exhibit at the national DBSA Conference. It was great. We met lots of supportive people from around the country. Next up, they want to do a podcast with Awakenings artists.
AUGUST 22-23, 2009, Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts, Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn, Illinois - Sponsored by the Glen Ellyn Lions Club
AUGUST 14, 2009, 6 - 8 PM, Bundles of Books & Gifts, Glen Ellyn, IL - A group of poets and musicians performed at Bundles of Books & Gifts, led by Joel and Lori Munson, including Awakenings poets, other local poets, and three musicians. The event was attended by an incredible combination of Awakenings fans, supporters, and bookstore regulars.
AUGUST 1-2, 2009, 11 AM - 5 PM, Art and Soul, Elgin, IL - Awakenings had an information only booth at Art & Soul. We met a lot of people who learned more about what we do and who we are. We had a great raffle with lots of happy winners.
JULY 25 & 26,Indie Market, Chicago Several Awakenings artists have participated in the indie designer market, a high energy, colorful environment where you can buy directly from the designers themselves! With participation and assistance from the School of the Art Institute in creating this showcase and selecting artists, the Indie Designer Market presents an exclusive exhibition featuring some of the most original and provocative talent Chicago has to offer.
JULY 19, 2009 , The Josselyn Center CLR Drop-In-Center - A group of Awakenings artists visited the CLR Drop-In_Center bringing art materials and led workshops in jewelry making, poetry and music.
JULY 10, 2009, 4 - 6 PM, Elgin Mental Health Center - A group of Awakenings artists collaborated with Elgin Mental Health Center, exhibited and sold artwork, read poetry and played music in the Frederick Wines Auditorium, Rehabilitation Building on the Elgin Mental Health Center Campus.
JUNE 27 & 28,Indie Market, Chicago See indie market above.
JUNE 27, 2009, Awakenings Studio. Awakenings hosted another National Day of Service for Mental Health - Awakenings Style (National Health Care Day of Service), free and open to the public. It was great. You can see the collage we created by clicking here.
MAY 17 - JUNE 20, 2009, Steppenwolf Merle Reskin Garage Theater, Chicago. At the invitation of Tara Mallen, the women of Awakenings had artwork on display through the end of the play, "The Walls," about women and madness and the link to creative genius.
MAY 2-31, 2009, Community Resource Center of Hanover Township Mental Health Board, Streamwood. The Hanover Township Mental Health Board hosted a month-long exhibit, with a networking event at the Community Resource Center on Monday Evening, May 4th.
MAY 14,2009, Flourish Studios, Chicago We had an exhibit with "Erasing the Distance" (the company formerly known as "Cheryl's Dreaming Big") as they introduced people to their new theatrical productions for 2009 that shed light on mental illness in their Spring Showcase. Awakenings had art on exhibit, and our internationally acclaimed Awakenings Review journals on sale.
APRIL 1-30,2009. We had an exhibition at The Gail Borden Library in Elgin, in the "Movies, Music and More" section, from April 1st through April 30.
APRIL 24,2009, 6 - 8 PM, Gallery 200, West Chicago We had a Poetry Reading during National Poetry Month at Gallery 200, led by variety of Awakenings poets in addition to other local poets and writers, in honor of this month and to celebrate the recent release of the latest Awakenings Review Journal. Music was provided by Mark Hull, guitarist extraordinaire.

2008

NOVEMBER 8, 2008, Marriott Hotel, Schaumburg, Illinois
Awakenings exhibited at Ecker Center's Festival of Trees
OCTOBER 15, 2008, Hemmens Centre, Elgin, Illinois
As part of the Recovery Conference, a panel of Awakenings artists discussed Creativity and Recovery and answered questions from the audience.
OCTOBER 11, 2008, C.O.D., Glen Ellyn, Illinois
NAMI-DuPage presented Pamela Spiro Wagner and Carolyn S. Spiro, M.D., authors of Divided Minds. Awakenings sold artwork and books, and met the authors!
OCTOBER 10, 2008, Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, Illinois
Cheryl's Dreaming Big performed Erasing the Distance. Awakenings exhibited alongside them.
OCTOBER 4, 2008, Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, Illinois
Art exhibit at Celebration Recovery, presented by The Irwin Foundation and co-hosted by Thresholds and DBSA.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2008, The Awakenings Studio, Elgin, Illinois
The Awakenings Project's opening reception at its new studio. The reception drew a large crowd.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2008
NAMI-DuPage Run/Walk,Danada Forest Preserve, Wheaton, Illinois
Artwork and copies of The Awakenings Review were available for purchase.
AUGUST 23-24, 2008
Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts, Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Sponsored by the Glen Ellyn Lions Club
JULY 14-18, 2008
James R. Thompson Center, Chicago, Illinois
"Arts & Access 2008 -- Live the Dream," celebrating the 18th anniversary of the Americans with.Disabilities.Act
JULY 12, 2008
Railroad Days, Reed-Keppler Park, West Chicago, Illinois
Several Awakenings artists painted "rain barrels" for auction.
JUNE 16-19, 2008
U.S. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association Conference, Lombard, Illinois

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	For Prospective Venues The Awakenings Project can provide small, short-term exhibits at conferences or special events, or much larger gallery showings that run for a month or more, some with 50+ artists, and up to 250 pieces of artwork. Travel can be arranged, however, most of our exhibits have been in Illinois, with the exceptions of South Bend and Indianapolis, Indiana, and one in Washington D.C. Some of our artists have artwork in the permanent collection of the Recovery Gallery in Birmingham, Alabama. We have also done presentations at conferences, both individual speakers and panel discussions. If you think an Awakenings exhibit would serve you well in your venue, please contact us, and we will make every effort to work out the details with you. Exhibitions, Conferences, Conventions, and Special Events 2010 AUGUST 23 - 25, 2010, Westin-Yorktown Lombard - The National Association of Peer Specialists invited The Awakenings Project to exhibit at their annual conference in Lombard, Illinois. We had the opportunity to introduce Awakenings to Peers and Peer Specialists from all over the country, with great success. JULY 31, 2010, Lake Ellyn Boathouse, Glen Ellyn, IL - Awakenings hosted our biggest bash yet - a grand soiree, celebrating the 10th year of publication of The Awakenings Review! This was one party not to be missed. There was a silent auction of Awakenings artwork, a Poetry slam, live music, and Dancing! JUNE 2, 2010, Region 1 Consumer Conference - With the name, "The Art of Recovery," it was the perfect place for an Awakenings exhibit and an opportunity for us to hold an artmaking session for conference attendees. Organized by a team of recovering individuals, led by board member and Recovery Specialist for DMH-Region 1 at Chicago Read Mental Health Center, Virginia Goldrick, Ph.D. MAY 5, 2010, Community Resource Center of Hanover Township Mental Health Board, Streamwood - Hanover Township Mental Health Board hosted a talk for Mental Health Recovery Month, and invited The Awakenings Project members to give a presentation to Streamood and Hanover Park Chambers of Commerce. Artwork was on exhibit the entire month of May. APRIL 30 - MAY 2, 2010, DBSA National Conference, Itasca IL - The Awakenings Project exhibited and sold artwork and journals, raising awareness of the talents of people with mental illnesses, and celebrating DBSA's 25th anniversary at their annual National Conference at Eaglewood Resort and Spa in Itasca. We also led a relaxation session on Sunday, May 2nd, "Your Inner Artist: Awaken the artist in You," with watercolors, colorful collages, jewelry making, & more. APRIL 23, 2010, Elgin Mental Health Center - We exhibited alongside Erasing the Distance at the inpatient Recovery Conference, works of art by Awakenings artists as well as inpatients who created them during 3 workshops led by Awakenings artists on February 20th, March 6th and 27th. APRIL 1, 2010, Bundles of Books & Gifts, Glen Ellyn, IL - Poets and musicians performed at Bundles of Books & Gifts, led by Joel Munson, including Awakenings poets, other local poets, and some musicians. Awakenings fans, supporters, and bookstore regulars attended. JANUARY 29, 2010, Denny's Restaurant, Fox Valley - A fundraising effort for Awakenings, led by Joel Munson with Awakenings poets, artists, musicians, and supporters. Awakenings fans, family, friends, and Denny's regulars came out. 10% of the price of all meals purchased between 4 PM and 10 PM was donated to The Awakenings Project. Great food, great fun, excellent company. Thank you Denny's. 2009 DECEMBER 12, 2009, The Awakenings Studio - The Awakenings Project participated with the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin in their Window Wonderland Event. We made lots of ornaments for kids to paint. NOVEMBER 14, 2009, The Gail Borden Library - Ecker Center's Festival of Trees. We were delighted to have been invited this year to decorate a tree. It was called Awakenings' "Artistree" and it sold at auction. NOVEMBER 7, 2009, Awakenings Studio, Elgin - Fabulous reception to honor the winners and all contestants in the PhotoVoice contest, held in conjunction with Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital. OCTOBER 16-17,2009, Itasca Westin Hotel - During the NAMI-IL Conference, Awakenings held a statewide art show with work by artists from Antioch to Zeigler and all points in between. We also presented at a break-out group on Saturday October 17th. OCTOBER 8, 2009, Gail Borden Library - As part of National Depression Screening, and in conjunction with Provena St. Joseph's, Awakenings artists Joel Munson and Irene O'Neill told their recovery stories, focused on the use of non-traditional methods, along with several other professionals on a panel discussion. SEPTEMBER 1-27,2009, Awakenings exhibited in the elegant gallery of the Oak Park Public Library during September, showing a wide variety of artists' work, with emphasis on one of our founders, William Alexander, long-time Oak Park resident. There was a fabulous reception on Saturday, September 26th, with great music and poetry. SEPTEMBER 12-13, 2009, Indianapolis, Indiana - We were invited to have an exhibit at the national DBSA Conference. It was great. We met lots of supportive people from around the country. Next up, they want to do a podcast with Awakenings artists. AUGUST 22-23, 2009, Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts, Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn, Illinois - Sponsored by the Glen Ellyn Lions Club AUGUST 14, 2009, 6 - 8 PM, Bundles of Books & Gifts, Glen Ellyn, IL - A group of poets and musicians performed at Bundles of Books & Gifts, led by Joel and Lori Munson, including Awakenings poets, other local poets, and three musicians. The event was attended by an incredible combination of Awakenings fans, supporters, and bookstore regulars. AUGUST 1-2, 2009, 11 AM - 5 PM, Art and Soul, Elgin, IL - Awakenings had an information only booth at Art & Soul. We met a lot of people who learned more about what we do and who we are. We had a great raffle with lots of happy winners. JULY 25 & 26,Indie Market, Chicago Several Awakenings artists have participated in the indie designer market, a high energy, colorful environment where you can buy directly from the designers themselves! With participation and assistance from the School of the Art Institute in creating this showcase and selecting artists, the Indie Designer Market presents an exclusive exhibition featuring some of the most original and provocative talent Chicago has to offer. JULY 19, 2009 , The Josselyn Center CLR Drop-In-Center - A group of Awakenings artists visited the CLR Drop-In_Center bringing art materials and led workshops in jewelry making, poetry and music. JULY 10, 2009, 4 - 6 PM, Elgin Mental Health Center - A group of Awakenings artists collaborated with Elgin Mental Health Center, exhibited and sold artwork, read poetry and played music in the Frederick Wines Auditorium, Rehabilitation Building on the Elgin Mental Health Center Campus. JUNE 27 & 28,Indie Market, Chicago See indie market above. JUNE 27, 2009, Awakenings Studio. Awakenings hosted another National Day of Service for Mental Health - Awakenings Style (National Health Care Day of Service), free and open to the public. It was great. You can see the collage we created by clicking here. MAY 17 - JUNE 20, 2009, Steppenwolf Merle Reskin Garage Theater, Chicago. At the invitation of Tara Mallen, the women of Awakenings had artwork on display through the end of the play, "The Walls," about women and madness and the link to creative genius. MAY 2-31, 2009, Community Resource Center of Hanover Township Mental Health Board, Streamwood. The Hanover Township Mental Health Board hosted a month-long exhibit, with a networking event at the Community Resource Center on Monday Evening, May 4th. MAY 14,2009, Flourish Studios, Chicago We had an exhibit with "Erasing the Distance" (the company formerly known as "Cheryl's Dreaming Big") as they introduced people to their new theatrical productions for 2009 that shed light on mental illness in their Spring Showcase. Awakenings had art on exhibit, and our internationally acclaimed Awakenings Review journals on sale. APRIL 1-30,2009. We had an exhibition at The Gail Borden Library in Elgin, in the "Movies, Music and More" section, from April 1st through April 30. APRIL 24,2009, 6 - 8 PM, Gallery 200, West Chicago We had a Poetry Reading during National Poetry Month at Gallery 200, led by variety of Awakenings poets in addition to other local poets and writers, in honor of this month and to celebrate the recent release of the latest Awakenings Review Journal. Music was provided by Mark Hull, guitarist extraordinaire. 2008 NOVEMBER 8, 2008, Marriott Hotel, Schaumburg, Illinois Awakenings exhibited at Ecker Center's Festival of Trees OCTOBER 15, 2008, Hemmens Centre, Elgin, Illinois As part of the Recovery Conference, a panel of Awakenings artists discussed Creativity and Recovery and answered questions from the audience. OCTOBER 11, 2008, C.O.D., Glen Ellyn, Illinois NAMI-DuPage presented Pamela Spiro Wagner and Carolyn S. Spiro, M.D., authors of Divided Minds. Awakenings sold artwork and books, and met the authors! OCTOBER 10, 2008, Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, Illinois Cheryl's Dreaming Big performed Erasing the Distance. Awakenings exhibited alongside them. OCTOBER 4, 2008, Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, Illinois Art exhibit at Celebration Recovery, presented by The Irwin Foundation and co-hosted by Thresholds and DBSA. SEPTEMBER 27, 2008, The Awakenings Studio, Elgin, Illinois The Awakenings Project's opening reception at its new studio. The reception drew a large crowd. SEPTEMBER 20, 2008 NAMI-DuPage Run/Walk,Danada Forest Preserve, Wheaton, Illinois Artwork and copies of The Awakenings Review were available for purchase. AUGUST 23-24, 2008 Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts, Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn, Illinois Sponsored by the Glen Ellyn Lions Club JULY 14-18, 2008 James R. Thompson Center, Chicago, Illinois "Arts & Access 2008 -- Live the Dream," celebrating the 18th anniversary of the Americans with.Disabilities.Act JULY 12, 2008 Railroad Days, Reed-Keppler Park, West Chicago, Illinois Several Awakenings artists painted "rain barrels" for auction. JUNE 16-19, 2008 U.S. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association Conference, Lombard, Illinois (click year to read more) 2007 NOVEMBER 30, 2007 -- Poetry Readings led by award-winning poet Laura Pickard and Music provided by Mark Hull and Mandy Rakow at Gallery 200 in West Chicago. Artwork by John & Mandy Rakow and John's parents. AUGUST 25 – 26, 2007 Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts,. Glen Ellyn, Illinois JULY 2007 Gallery 200, West Chicago, Illinois MAY 18 – JUNE 30, 2007 Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, Illinois MAY 12, 2007 Gallery 460 at Pilgrim Congregational Church, Oak Park, Illinois FEBRUARY 12 – MARCH 2, 2007 New Trier High School, Winnetka, Illinois In conjunction with Erika's Lighthouse JANUARY 5, 2007 Gallery 200, West Chicago, Illinois Poetry readings led by award-winning poet Laura Pickard and music provided by Mark Hull and Mandy Rakow. Artwork by various Awakenings artists. 2006 OCTOBER 27, 2006 Gallery 200, West Chicago, Illinois Live poetry readings as part of the ArtoberFest AUGUST 18 – SEPTEMBER 17, 2006 Open Studio Project, Evanston, Illinois September 10, 2006 -- Celebration Recovery - Chicago Area's second major event celebrating the recovery of persons with psychiatric illnesses was at Arabian Knights' Farm. Awakenings art exhibit. Awakenings was awarded "Outstanding Contribution to Recovery by a Not-For-Profit Organization." Thanks to all who nominated us! June 1, 2006 -- Another Awakenings silent auction and great open house was held at Equip for Equality Headquarters 20 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60602. For more info, call EFE, (312) 341-0022. MAY 4 – 31, 2006 Madison Center and St. Joseph County Public Library, South Bend, Indiana Commemorating Mental Health Awareness month April 30, 2006 -- Hosted a panel discussion of Awakenings Artists at the Aurora Public Art Commission, as part of Bodies of Work: The Chicago Festival of Disability Arts and Culture. MARCH 28 – MAY 31, 2006 Aurora Public Art Commission, Aurora, Illinois 2005 SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 21, 2005 Lake Point Tower, Chicago, Illinois with Lucid Artist Cooperative JUNE 2005 Janet Wattles Center, Rockford, Illinois "The Healing Arts" June 23, 2005 (Downers' Grove , Illinois) – Celebration of Awakenings' first mural at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital. Opening Reception was held as part of the Brighter Beginnings in Mental Health Program sponsored by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals JUNE 11, 2004 - MAY 22, 2005 Aurora Public Art Commission, Aurora, Illinois "The Untrained Eye and the Visionary Spirit - An Exhibit of Folk and Intuitive Art" JUNE 1, 2005 Equip for Equality, Chicago, Illinois Silent auction and networking event 2004 SEPTEMBER 26, 2004 Celebration Recovery, Arabian Knights' Farm The Chicago Area's first major event celebrating the recovery of persons with psychiatric illnesses SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2004 Dunham Gallery at Aurora University, Aurora, Illinois April 9, 2004 (Hoffman Estates, Illinois) – Exhibit at Sears Headquarters for Chicago Business Leadership Network October 15-17, 2004 (Lisle, Illinois) --NAMI-IL Conference 2003 OCTOBER 2003 Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby, Illinois May 31 - June 1, 2003 (Chicago, Illinois) – Mental Illness: Congregations Responding in Faith--Creating Places of Hope for Persons with Mental Illness, Fourth Presbyterian Church May 24, 2003 (Lisle, Illinois) - Schizophrenics Anonymous Conference, Benedictine University 2002 October 18-20, 2002 (Lincolnshire, Ilinois) --NAMI-IL Conference 2001 October - November 2001 (DeKalb, Illinois) – Month-long exhibit at the Ben Gordon Center October 3, 2001 (Rockford, Illinois) – Consumer Family Forum October 19-21, 2001 (Crowne Plaza Hotel, Springfield, Illinois) --NAMI-IL Conference 2000 September – November 2000 (Aurora, Illinois) – Exhibit sponsored by the Aurora Public Art Commission May 2000 (Chicago, Illinois) – Month-long exhibit in conjunction with the play, “Standing on my Knees.” Wright College 2000 (Wheaton and Geneva, Illinois) Border's Books and Music May 19-21, 2000 (Lisle/Naperville Hilton, Illinois) --NAMI-IL Conference 1999 1999, 2001, 2003 (Oak Park, Illinois)-Three month-long shows at the Oak Park Art League July 1999 (Chicago, Illinois) – Week-long exhibit at NAMI-National Convention, Chicago Hilton and Towers. Veteran's Day, Washington, D.C., 1999 May 15-16, 1999 (Crowne Plaza Hotel, Springfield, Illinois) --NAMI-IL Conference 1998 September 1998 (Chicago, Illinois) –ARC Gallery April 18-19,1998 (Lisle/Naperville Hilton, Illinois) --NAMI-IL Conference 1997 May 3-4, 1997 (Lisle/Naperville Hilton, Illinois) --NAMI-IL Conference

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