What is the Art of Hope?

Art of Hope

Art of Hope brings together local artists as a community to raise money for Art Therapy programming for those in eating disorder recovery.

Artists contribute through art donations, commissions and performances. For the first time this year, we are engaging youth artists by partnering with Arts High Schools across Ottawa.

Art of Hope was created in memory of Sian Bolliger and her artistic legacy

Art of Hope 2023

Art of Hope Live was held at Orange Art Gallery on May 11th, 2023. Thanks to our generous contributors and sponsors, we were able to raise over $10,000 towards our art therapy programming.

2023 performers

emcee x performer x drag icon

singer x songwriter x performer

NAMBI

JD Merciii

spoken word poet x hip hop artist

Singer x songwriter

Apollo the Child

Ivy Denza

pianist x mutlimedia artist x vocalist

académie des arts

Dylan Russell

Béatrice-Desloges

Interactive Activities

  • Painting the Universe with tumeric

    Local artist, Astro-Knot,’s botanical workshop

    See Astro-knot's designs

  • Healing through Words

    Come together to create a beautiful healing poem.

    More info coming soon

  • Immersive Theatre

    Béatrice-Desloges willl lead a performance unlike any other

    Learn more

  • Live Raffle: Clara Kim

    Only available in person, a unique chance to win.

    See Clara Kim

  • Live Raffle: Shorebird Pottery

    Pottery wheel lessons for four, only available in person

    Lesrn more

Sponsors 2023

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Art of Hope

Creating Spaces Sponsorship
$500.00
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Creating Spaces

Creating Spaces is a $500 sponsorship that gives you an opportunity to sponsor the space for one participant in Hopewell's art therapy programming.

If you would like to continue to support our Art Therapy program, you can always participate in our Creating Spaces sponsorship on your own, with colleagues or even with friends.

Art therapy has been shown to benefit people of all ages. Research indicates art therapy can improve communication and concentration and can help reduce feelings of isolation. This type of therapy has also been shown to lead to increases in self-esteem, confidence, and self-awareness.

Past Participants

  • The Burning Hell

  • Luba Goy

  • Tina St.John

  • Monkey Junk

  • Catherine Clarke

  • Saidat Abari

  • Clara Kim

  • The Headlong Hearts

  • Corinne Blouin