Awakening the Spirit Art Show & Sale

The Canadian Mental Health Association is proud to host the 23rd annual Awakening the Spirit Art Show & Sale, celebrating the creative talents of people living with mental illness. It will run from July 23 to Aug. 18, 2026 at the Vernon Community Arts Centre in Polson Park.

Art has a therapeutic quality that has proven to benefit the mental health of individuals. Artwork on display is from those living with mental illness who have used art to improve their mental health. We hope to break down some of the barriers and stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness through art and creativity.

The Awakening the Spirit Art Show is here to celebrate first-time participants and our long standing artists. All artwork is previously undiscovered as it is being displayed for the first time.

CMHA is dedicated to reducing the stigma within our community that affects people who live with mental illness.