About the exhibition
The Art of Connection exhibition celebrates the powerful connections fostered within the HeART & Soul community. HeART & Soul is an art program that brings together people with lived experience of mental health challenges, providing a safe, welcoming space to create, connect, and express themselves through art.
This exhibition showcases a diverse collection of works that reflect individual journeys, shared experiences, and the meaningful relationships formed through creativity. Each piece tells a unique story, highlighting the ways art can inspire connection, promote wellbeing, and strengthen a sense of belonging.
Through their artwork, participants share their creativity, resilience, and personal perspectives, offering visitors a glimpse into the transformative role that art can play in enhancing wellbeing. This exhibition celebrates not only artistic achievement, but also the confidence, growth, and community that flourish when people come together in a supportive and inclusive environment.
The HeART & Soul – The Art of Connection Exhibition will be taking place during Mental Health Month: Wednesday 14 October – Tuesday 20 October 2026 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Artwork entry submissions for this exhibition are now open via the form below.
Terms and Conditions
- Artwork Entry Submissions must be submitted by Tuesday 8 September 2026. Exhibition space is limited. As such, entry submissions are subject to close earlier if the maximum quantity has been reached.
- An entry fee of $25 plus GST per artwork is payable by community artists when completing the Artwork Entry Submission form. Fees paid are administrative costs and are non-refundable except as required by law.
- All 2D artwork must be within 100 x 200 cm. All 3D artwork must be within 120cm high x 50cm wide.
- All artwork must be dropped to Richmind WA, 29 Manning Road, Cannington by Friday 11 September 2026.
- Artists may submit up to 6 pieces but due to space restraints, not all artworks may be exhibited.
- Unsold works are to be picked up from Richmind WA between Thursday 22 to Thursday 29 October (weekdays only) from 9am – 3pm.
- Payments of sold artworks will be made within 28 days of the exhibition end date, provided bank details have been submitted.
- By submitting artwork, the artist agrees to allow photographs of their work for Richmind WA to use for promoting the exhibition and the HeART & Soul program in general and for other publicity purposes.
- It is the responsibility of the artist to provide insurance (if desired) and transportation of their artworks.
- All artwork must be created by the artist, no AI generated work will be accepted.
- All artwork must be ready to hand and clearly labelled on the back with artist name, artwork title and price.
Entry Categories
- Richmind WA Consumer – anyone who is currently accessing, or has accessed, a Richmind WA service within the previous 24 months. 40% of the sale price of any artwork sold will be donated to the HeART & Soul program.
- Richmind WA staff – any Richmind WA employee submitting artwork that was created as part of their paid work duties and completed during work hours. 100% of sale price of any artwork sold will be donated to the HeART & Soul program.
- Community Artist – Any artist who does not meet the definition of a Richmind WA Consumer Artist or Richmind WA Staff Artist and is participating as a member of the broader community. This category is open to artists of all experience levels, including emerging, amateur, hobbyist, and professional artists. 40% of sale price of any artwork sold will be donated to the HeART & Soul program.