Artist Talk Mental Health

Join us on July 17th for Artist Talk, an art and performance event series centered around mental health. Artists from all mediums, like visual artists, photographers, musicians, and more, come together to bring mental health conversation to the forefront by sharing stories behind some of their most personal work. Self-care activations and talks led by nonprofit partners and mental health professional Sonya Dugal to get the audience involved and connected to tools and resources to heal, cope, care for, and elevate their mental health. Whether you create art or appreciate art, one thing is for certain – you are art. And you are welcome here.

With an artist lineup curated during Pride month, this Artist Talk (the third of its series) showcases local LGBTQ+ artists, including:

Emma Johnson - Electronic Music Producer

Griffin Wilson - Clothing Brand Founder

Supa’ NxC- Musicians

Remy Black - Artist, Drag Performer

Jessie Council - Musician, Singer

Ivory Eddins - Artist, Musicians

Emily Armstrong - Visual Artist, Educator

Tickets are required for the event and can be purchased here or at CMOA.com event page.The event will take place in CMOA’s Hall of Architecture.

You can learn more about the event at artistalkmentalhealth.com.

The event will open with a casual mixer. Light comfort bites will be provided. Music by DJ ICY PICES. Guests can comfortably meet with other artists at their pace before performances begin.

The event will then feature some of Pittsburgh’s most talented clothing designers, videographers, photographers, visual artists, and musicians performing their art and telling the story behind their mental health or personal journey that inspired their piece.

Following the performances, guests will be invited to stay and share their own stories about what they’ve been through. Those who don’t want to share are welcome to simply listen.

Throughout the evening, guests will also be able to purchase raffle tickets to win local art and gift certificates to wellness-oriented businesses. Proceeds from raffle purchases will go directly to Steel Smiling, a non-profit movement bridging the gap between Black people and mental health support through education, advocacy and awareness.

You can learn more about the event at artistalkmentalhealth.com.