Slideshow: About

Art & Mind

"Art & Mind" uses our virtual platform to enable people who are homebound, disabled, or agoraphobic to participate in our programming. "Art & Mind" focuses on storytelling and creativity through awareness, education, and inclusivity. We are collaborating with Brain Arts Org (BAO), a Boston non-profit, to create a mutual aid project benefitting marginalized artists.

BAO envisions "a society that values artists of all backgrounds and empowers them to build and sustain meaningful, cohesive, communities."

Through documentaries, short films, and speaking engagements by mental health professionals and disability activists, we highlight the art and beautiful creations of marginalized women and marginalized genders (WOC, LGBT+, disabled folks, etc.). Our hope is to create a physical and accessible space in the future.

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Brain Arts Org Website

red and pink watercolor painted background

Our first show, "Reflections of Women, Femmes and Our Mental Health During COVID

Our first show in 2021, “Reflections of Women, Femmes and Our Mental Health During COVID” focused on the stories of eight women-identifying creatives and showcased femme disability speaker Roxy Murray, and trans-femme musician Mya Byrne. Our documentary discussed how each artist faced severe hardship and discrimination during the pandemic. We utilized only scouting for this event.

Through GiveButter.Com, we raised $750 for Boston based non-profit, Brain Arts Org.

Select the images to view the featured artists below!

"Art & Mind" Women and Femmes Virtual Art Show: About

"Art & Mind" 2021 Posters

"Art & Mind" Women and Femmes Virtual Art Show: Text

Art & Mind 2021 Poster

Art & Mind: Reflections of Women, Femmes and Our Mental Health During COVID. Art & Mind logo is in large white text with vines weaved through.

A @Brain_Arts_Org Fundraiser Presented by Amaranthia Sepia and @ATAC160 Gallery

When: Sept 26th 2021, 5-7pm EST

Showcasing a diverse group of artists from all walks of life. Featuring a virtual gallery, artist documentary (with captioning), guidance from a licensed therapist and disability activists

Shows three women, one black, one brown and one light-skinned in the lotus pose. Each one has vibrant swirls of varying colors decorating their bodies, and large purple, pink and blue flowers as their heads. Background has a watercolor texture divided into three colors, red, pink and blue.

At the bottom the Brain Arts Org and ATAC Downtown Arts Logo are shown.

Art & Mind 2021 Artist Poster

Art & Mind logo is in large white text with vines weaved through. States “Featured Artists: Presented by Amaranthia Sepia (EmoBunnyComic)) And ATAC160 Gallery.

Background has a watercolor texture divided into three colors, red, pink and blue.

Each featured artist is showcased on the poster with a round portrait photo surrounded by vines. Their names and pronouns are listed. In the middle it states “Brain Arts Org Virtual Fundraiser Event”

At the bottom the Brain Arts Org and ATAC Downtown Arts Logo are shown.

- Artists Featured:

Nikki Lynette @nikkilynette

Justice Edens, @_swesters_

Justine Rea @Justine_Rea

Jenn Scinto @embodiment_art

Jaylan Salman, @JaylanSalman

Linlin Yu, @lin_squared

Art & Mind 2021 Initiative Poster

Background has a watercolor texture divided into three colors, red, pink and blue.

The text is in a handdrawn vertical rectangle. Surrounding the rectangle are gorgeous vines leaves and pink flowers weaved around the box. Inside is this text, stating the project initiative:

“Our goal is to provide a platform for women/femmes struggling with mental health/illness who are triumphant. We want to see art and creative pieces highlighting your experiences, or a woman/femme whose experiences have inspired you, and how you've handled them before or during the pandemic through any medium.

We're featuring stories highlighting the disparities women/femmes face from all walks of life while uplifting other women/femmes, giving them hope. In turn, we hope these stories will encourage women/femmes to take the next step forward to take charge in their lives, stand up for others who are struggling, and advocate for change.

How can your story positively impact others?”

"Art & Mind" Women and Femmes Virtual Art Show: Pro Gallery

"Art & Mind" 2021 Videos

Trailer, Documentary,"The Future of Art & Mind" And Our Reception.

YouTube: "Art & Mind Series"

"Art & Mind" Women and Femmes Virtual Art Show: Text