Join us at the annual HeART & Soul Art Exhibition
Come and experience Richmind WA’s HeART & Soul 2026 exhibition: Art & Wellbeing. The extensive display showcases artists from Richmind WA and the wider community.
Our thanks to the City of Canning for its generous support, which was instrumental in making this event possible.
Official launch: Thursday 16 April 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm
Venue: Richmind WA, 29 Manning Road, Cannington
Exhibition open days: Open daily from Friday 17 to Sunday 19 April 2026 from 10 am – 4 pm
About our HeART & Soul program
Richmind WA’s HeART & Soul program provides an opportunity for creative expression through art workshops and exhibitions. It involves a series of workshops, guided by professional artists, where people are encouraged to explore their emotions and experiences through painting, pottery and poetry.
Bringing Richmind WA consumers and members of the public together in a shared creative space, the program helps break down barriers and reduce stigma around mental health. Participants work side by side without judgement. They create a genuine sense of belonging, acceptance and community integration. The workshops help lower levels of distress and anxiety and improve participants’ moods.
Led by Richmind WA Principal Artist in Residence, David Giles, the HeART & Soul program aims to promote community participation and social connection with like-minded people. It’s a safe place to connect with the community whilst boosting confidence and fostering a sense of achievement. It culminates in artworks being displayed in the Art & Wellbeing exhibition.
The initiative was originally set up in 2023 as a distraction for people during the Christmas festive season, as this can often be an overwhelming time for people who are grieving, enduring a family breakdown, or living with poor mental health. The program offers a creative outlet for participants accessing Richmind WA services. It supports them to channel energy and focus on their mental health recovery.
“With over 100 participants and more than 300 artworks across our Perth and South West exhibitions each year, including residents, consumers, carers, family members, and staff, the program continues to grow. As participants and staff share their stories and support each other on their recovery journeys, they have also been able to build relationships, foster social connections, and experience joy and artistic expression.” David Giles, Richmind WA Principal Artist in Residence
A portion or all of the commission from sold artworks by local artists and Richmind WA staff will be generously donated to Richmind WA and our HeART & Soul program. This enables us to provide more quality art materials and community facilitators and run more art exhibitions.
For more information about the HeART & Soul program, please email David Giles at david.giles@rw.org.au
