Join the community for a compelling and emotional evening with photographer and author Jessica Whitehead, as she presents Seeking Asylum—a deeply personal exploration of mental health through the lens of haunting and intimate photography.
Taking place Friday, July 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Allen’s Market, the event will feature a book reading and signing, as well as a display of selected images from Jessica’s striking visual journey through Central State Hospital, once the world’s largest mental health facility.
This event is free and open to the public. Come hear Jessica’s story, reflect on the power of storytelling in reshaping perceptions of mental health, and leave with a signed copy of this unforgettable work.