A new community arts project is aiming to break down the stigma surrounding mental health by inviting people of all ages to express their experiences through creativity. Article content

The Portage Learning & Literacy Centre (PLLC) has put out an open call for submissions for its “Art of Healing” exhibition, a traveling showcase designed to be as inclusive as possible.

“We’re trying to do a very, very low-barrier art exhibition for people who are interested in showcasing any form of art that pertains to mental health,” said Rachel Pilipchuk, the Youth Life Skills Project Leader at PLLC. “We’re trying to accept anything that people are willing to submit just for the sake of mental health and representation.”

Initially open to those 13 and older, the project has removed its age limit to

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