Holding Space is a collaborative exhibition between the Strand Center for the Arts and BHSN (Behavioral Health Services North). This show will be composed of work from the general public as well as artwork created by residents in BHSN’s PROS program. 

Mental health is a universal human experience and often goes hand in hand with the arts. It is common knowledge that art can be used as a creative outlet for processing one’s mental health. This process looks so vastly different from person to person, as everyone’s psyche is individual to them. 

This exhibition invites artists to submit 3-5 pieces of work that represent their own journey with art and mental health. Some questions artists may ask themselves as they create or curate work for this show: What are the correlations between art and mental health? How has art impacted your mental health journey? How has your experience with mental health informed your practice as an artist? 

This exhibition will be a place to hold space for those who need it. 

Please join us for the opening reception of Holding Space on Friday, April 10th from 5-8pm. This is a FREE community event for all to attend. 

Drop-off dates: April 1st - 4th during operation hours.

Please see green button with registration form if interested in participating: