DOPAMINE
ABOUT
MAIN STREET GALLERY,
EAST NASHVILLE
DOPAMINE: Pain vs. Pleasure is an art exhibit featuring works from local artists of many skills, platforms, and backgrounds. On January 1, over 50 artists were given the prompt and concept of dopamine and the role the neurotransmitter plays in the human experience and consequently in various issues ranging from chronic pain to addiction.
The topic impacted many artists and elicited emotion, gaining traction and interest. DOPAMINE is donating 100% of proceeds to Nashville Angels, a local nonprofit working to improve the quality and care in the foster system, to enrich the lives of those in need.
The stories we tell, and the art we create, begin at a young age. All artists have a story to tell and Dopamine has accepted all who applied and does not discriminate based on experience or skill level.
NASHVILLE ANGELS
Nashville Angels' Love Box program is an opportunity to take further action by connecting with other dedicated volunteers to create a pathway of hope for children in the foster care system. Volunteers meet practical, everyday needs, and build intentional relationships with the families they serve.
The Dare to Dream program focuses on one-on-one mentoring for youth (ages 11-22) who are in care, at-risk to age out, or have aged out. Mentors serve as positive role models who meet with their youth twice monthly to build relationships and empower youth to accomplish their goals. Our tailored developmental milestone model equips youth to succeed post-care and be prepared for adulthood. A mentor commits to initiating hangouts with the youth twice monthly to build a relationship, set and accomplish goals, and help them achieve their dreams. The program commitment is one year, but these connections will hopefully last a lifetime.