VIP Tickets for Opening Night now available!
(opening night details coming soon)
Mental Health Awareness of Michiana (MHAM) is excited to present its second year of a specialized art exhibit, ‘Journey of the Mind through Artistic Visual Expression’, in partnership with the downtown Elkhart Public Library and St. Joe County Public Library, running Feb. 21-March 26, 2026.
OPENING NIGHT
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
VIP Early Access – 5-6:30 p.m. (tickets required)
Public Opening – 6:30-8 p.m.
Elkhart Public Library, 300 S. Second St.
This second annual Journey of the Mind exhibit facilitates connection through the healing power of art. This year, we have a traveling exhibit in partnership with the Elkhart Public Library and the St. Joe County Public Library. This event features local professional and amateur artists of all ages and backgrounds who use the creative process as a tool for mental and emotional wellbeing. Journey of the Mind not only exhibits artwork; it also highlights the story behind the art.
Creative expression has the power to heal. For many, the creation of art is a meaningful way to promote self-discovery, self-expression, and the cultivation of joy. Journey of the Mind is a place for those who have found healing through art, specifically as it relates to mental health. The inaugural Journey of the Mind exhibit in 2025 showcased the work and mental health journeys of 17 local artists.
From an inaugural artist:
“Thank you for all the kindness, understanding, and a platform to share my work AND
my art therapy/ healing journey with other amazing experiences to relate and connect
to. And the opportunity to connect to mental health advocates. This has been one of the
best open calling posts I was sent. I was feeling alone, and I needed this. Thank you.”
VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE!
Works chosen for display will be exhibited at the Elkhart County Public Library’s main branch (located at 300 S. Second Street in Elkhart, IN) from February 21, 2026 – March 11, 2026, and at the St. Joe County Public Library’s main branch (located at 304 S. Main Street in South Bend, IN) from March 12, 2026 – March 26, 2026.
DEADLINES
- February 1: Notification of acceptance sent out via email
- February 9-13: Delivery of artwork. Exact location and delivery times will be provided at a later date.
- February 21: Journey of the Mind through Visual Artistic Expression Exhibit Opening Reception (Elkhart Library)
- March 11: Exhibit relocates to St. Joseph County Public Library
- March 26: Exhibit closing reception (St. Joseph County Public Library)
(Please take note of changes via this page, the MHAM newsletter sign-up or MHAM Facebook page.)
VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE!
Questions or concerns? Call 574-393-8809, option 3 or email info@mhamichiana.org.
