Unsilenced

Richard Boulet, Ruth Cuthand, Derek Pho, Amy Snider, Peter Tucker

 

February 6 - May 3, 2026

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The exhibition Unsilenced explores the often silenced or stigmatized topic of mental health through diverse perspectives and artistic media in the form of beading, fibre art, painting, sculpture and ceramic installation. A spotlight on mental health or wellness in Canada is timely, given the rising levels of anxiety in children and youth, about 1 in 5 Canadians experiencing a mental health challenge annually, and 1 in 3 affected in their lifetime, impacting daily functioning, work, and social life. The exhibition and its programming speak to the power of art as a method of exploring, processing and offering opportunities for meaningful dialogue on personal and collective experiences of mental health issues.

Image: Ruth Cuthand, OCD, 2020, glass beads, Indigenous Art Collection, Crown-Indigenous Relations & Northern Affairs Canada

RECEPTION & ARTIST TALK

FRIDAY / FEBRUARY 6, 2026 / DOORS 6:30, TALK 7:30 PM