Current and former patients at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center showcased their artwork this week.
The Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center hosted its 24th annual artists exhibition on Thursday, July 18th, in the facility’s outpatient building
The exhibition showcased works from more than 35 artists, all of whom are current or former Rancho patients, that illustrate their personal stories of overcoming disabilities — witht he work on display, and up for sale, to more than 300 guests, according to the organization.
Cassandra Tang, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays her artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Jesus Velasco, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Miguel Vasquez, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cassandra Tang, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays her artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Danielle Saucier, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays her artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cassandra Tang, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays her artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Danielle Saucier, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays her artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Jesus Velasco, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Donald Washington, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Khin Paing, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays her artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Omoze Osagiede, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays her artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Miguel Vasquez, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Carlos Benavides, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Danielle Saucier, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays her artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Miguel Vasquez, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cassandra Tang, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays her artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Colton Bryant, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Jesus Velasco, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Carlos Benavides, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Michael Lopez, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Carlos Benavides, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Current and former patients at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey display artwork they created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Colton Bryant, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Colton Bryant, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Jose Moreno, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Michael Lopez, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Khin Paing, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays her artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Carlos Benavides, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Donald Washington, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Donald Washington, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Current and former patients at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey display artwork they created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Jose Moreno, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Carlos Benavides, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Nadine Carey, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays her artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Nadine Carey, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays her artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Carlos Benavides, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Carlos Benavides, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Current and former patients at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey display artwork they created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Current and former patients at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey display artwork they created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Jose Moreno, a former patient at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, displays his artwork created through the facility’s art program during a reception on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
(Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Since 1997, the Rancho Los Amigos Foundation has partnered with the Rancho Los Amgios National Rehabilitation Center for recreational, visual arts therapy. Rancho’s goal of art therapy aims to help patients hone skills of self-expression and confidence-building that will allow them to channel the challenges of their daily lives through their own creativity — reducing stress and anxiety.
The foundation supports the Artists of Rancho Los Amigos Exhibition each year to educate local communities about the rehab facility’s patients and their artistic capabilities.
The Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, in Downey, has existed for more than 125 years, and helps 2,500 patients annually, according to its website.
