Established in 2015, Willow Arts Community is a non-profit arts and mental health organization operating out of Rodman Hall Art Centre in St. Catharines, ON. We support the creative goals of aspiring, emerging, and established artists with lived experience of mental health/addictions by providing a safe, nurturing environment where artistic projects, professional opportunities and personal and professional networks are developed and fostered.
Members are 18+, have lived experience of mental health/addictions, and are interested in exploring their creative potential. Membership is free, and all art classes are free. Memberships do not expire. All returning members are welcome.
Explore your creativity, collaborate with your peers, and have some fun! Open to all members, this drop-in style program is a great place to discover your talents and meet new people.
This program is for our members ready to grow and develop their skills. No previous experience is necessary. Local, professional artists teach seasonal, multi-disciplinary classes to our members, and your work is showcased at a group exhibition.
Free and open to the public, seasonal exhibitions help to facilitate dialogue, reduce stigma, and celebrate the value of diverse voices in our artist community. Come and enjoy our member's original art and performances, all created in St. Catharines.
Members can apply for a three month residency to develop their body of work. The artist in residence will be mentored to lead a workshop at our open studio, and will be celebrated in a group exhibition.
Catch our members performing at upcoming festivals, open mic nights, or leading interactive art workshops at community events. Our members are incredibly talented and many are active in St. Catharines arts community and various community groups.
We build networks for our members to explore and nurture a supportive and integrated community framework. Invite us to speak at an event or give a presentation.
Celebrating partnerships, art exhibitions, and innovation. Stay tuned and stay current on what our members are working on. Click on "Contact" to sign up for our email list.