Embracing Art as a Medium to Promote Health and Wellbeing

Art and queerness intersect in vibrant and transformative ways, creating a rich tapestry for exploring and expressing identities that transcend conventional boundaries. By celebrating queer experiences and challenging societal norms, art not only fosters individual wellness but also strengthens a supportive community that empowers and uplifts. HIM believes that art can be a powerful medium for redefining the way health promotion is done within our communities. Therefore we invest in innovative approaches that harness the power of art and artists to advance community health.

How We Approach Art Collaborations at HIM

HIM collaborates with queer artists from a range of backgrounds, experiences, and artistic disciplines to develop dynamic and impactful spaces that promote health. We actively seek opportunities within our programs and through our community partnerships to leverage art and creative expression in innovative and compelling ways. Our goal is to transform health promotion, engaging the communities and populations we serve with fresh and inspiring approaches. This includes:

  • Collaborating with visual artists to transform physical spaces to include art installations geared toward health promotion;
  • Collaborating with performance artists to engage our communities around important health promotions;
  • Hosting art in our clinical and community spaces; and
  • Developing social health programs that are centred around art.

Want to Create an Art Collaboration with HIM?

If you’re a local artist interested in collaborating with HIM or a community partner looking to host an art installation in your space, we’d love to hear from you. Please fill out this online form to share your details and ideas for collaboration. We’re excited to explore creative possibilities and work together to bring your vision to life!

Here are some examples of art collaborations HIM has done in the past: