7pm at the Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted, achurch4me? MCC is hosting a FREE reception with digital artist Nancy Gershman. Called “healing dreamscapes,” Nancy’s fine art digital photomontages are created from her clients’ personal photos are therapeutic in nature because they are used – like a soothing dream – to collect stories, heal broken hearts, open dialogue and mend relationships. Humor and irony play a big role as well. Our community knows the struggles and hurts of broken hearts and estranged families. We try again and again to reach out, by phone or by letter, only to hear that first “we should seek help,” and then come home to the farm. Nancy brought her artwork to AChurch4Me? MCC last year as part of a series on "Reclaiming Your Holy Identity;" we found her efforts hope-filled, compassionate and enlightening. Nancy will discuss her work and technique. She will also be offering to create her custom artwork pro bono pro bono for anyone seeking to reconnect with their families. The impetus is her upcoming exhibition on “Loss, Duty and Regrets” at LUMA (The Loyola University Museum of Art, www.luc.edu/luma; “Where Art Illuminates the Spirit”) in November 2008. She will provide participants with an 8x10 print and also a CD of all scanned files, including original photos and final photomontage in exchange for permission to display the piece in the show. Privacy will be fully respected; artwork will only be identified by First and Last initials only. She also would like to interview any participants who successfully make contact with their families by offering their uniquely personal artwork as a peace-making gift. See how her “healing dreamscapes” have worked miracles in a variety of situations by visiting her website, Art For Your Sake, (www.artforyoursake.com/healing.php). For more information, contact Nancy at 773-255-4677 or email her at nancy@artforyoursake.com.