Art As A Response to Mental Health 2026 7th Edition

We're thrilled to announce the launch of the call for submissions for the upcoming "Art as a Response to Mental Health 2026" online exhibition, now in its 7th edition. We extend an open invitation to aspiring, emerging, and established artists worldwide to contribute their work to this significant project. As the global conversation around mental health continues to evolve, art has emerged as a powerful medium for self-expression.SUBMISSION:

Please submit a maximum of 3 artworks per artist.

Please use one submission form per artwork.

All selected works will be exhibited on our website.

This exhibition celebrates the unique stories and perspectives of individuals who navigate their mental well-being through artistic channels.

We invite you to be a part of this collective expression.

Supported by the Doncaster Council for the past 6years, this online exhibition has garnered thousands of visits from across the globe.

We recognise the vital role that art plays in shaping societal dialogue, fostering mental health, and contributing to overall well-being. 

This opportunity is extended to those who have found solace and strength in art as a response to mental health challenges.

If you resonate with this theme and wish to contribute, we invite you to submit your artwork.

Share your unique voice, perspectives, and creativity with the world. Submitting your artwork is free.

However, for the selected artists whose works become part of this meaningful exhibition, there is a nominal participation fee of £30 irrespective of the number of works selected.

We strive to ensure this opportunity remains open and accessible to all.

We look forward to receiving your submissions and being a part of the collective journey where art becomes a conduit for mental health expression.

Thank you for considering being a part of this meaningful initiative.

Key Dates:

Exhibition opens 12th June 2026.

Exhibition Details

The exhibition will take place online via our website.

All exhibited artworks will be available for sale unless the artist specifies otherwise.

We actively promote the exhibition through multiple channels, reaching:

• 11,000+ newsletter subscribers 

• 2,800 Instagram followers

• 2,400 Facebook followers

• 500 X (formerly Twitter) followers

• Regular blog features and video content

Our exhibitions attract an average of 18,000 visitors annually.

This exhibition attracted 8000+ visitor offering artists valuable exposure to a wide and engaged audience.

About the project:
Art as a Response to Mental Health is an international exhibition founded by Chinwe Russell and developed through Doncaster Art Fair, with support from City of Doncaster Council.

For six years, the project has provided a platform for emerging and established artists worldwide, championing accessible, inclusive, and meaningful artistic responses to mental health.