Brushstrokes of Hope
2026 Community Art Project
Our annual Barry County Community Mental Health Authority Art Project is officially open for 2026! This community art project is open to all individuals in Barry County, Michigan. Our goal is to create a welcoming atmosphere that inspires recovery through art. Barry County artists are invited to show their creativity and passion for mental health awareness and recovery by submitting up to 3 pieces of artwork for consideration for permanent display at our main BCCMHA office!
Artwork and submission form can be submitted April 22 – May 13, 2026. The artworks selected for permanent display will be announced in the Hastings Reminder. If you are interested, please stop by our front office at 500 Barfield Drive, in Hastings, to get further details and a submission form. You may also download a copy of the submission form below.
*The Community Art Project Form must be submitted with your final artwork masterpiece for official consideration!
Previous Years Winners
We proudly celebrate the talent of past Community Art Project winners—featured below are a few standout pieces currently displayed on our BCCMHA walls, each one inspiring hope, mental health awareness, and recovery every day.
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