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The Story behind the show

Now, in its fourth year, See Me. Hear Me., is more than an art exhibit - it’s a call to action. This annual showcase invited the public to explore empathy through the lens of local artists working in visual art, music, poetry, and beyond. 

The theme of empath, inspired by the Canadian Mental Health Association’s 2022 Mental Health Week, struck a deep chord with artists and audiences alike. What was intended to be a one-year theme has now become a permanent foundation of the exhibit. 

Why empathy? Because in a fast-moving, digital world, it reminds us to slow down, to witness one another, and to feel.

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Why it matters

Empathy asks us to look at the world through someone else’s eyes. It calls us to listen without judgement, to feel beyond ourselves, and to connect in ways that are healing and transformative. 

Through art, empathy becomes visible. At See Me. Hear Me., visitors are not only invited to view - but to feel each piece. To ask:

  • What is the artist trying to express?

  • What do I feel in response?

  • How does this connect me to my own humanity?

SEE the artwork. HEAR the stories

This year, we’re featuring work from over 30 local artists and I feel it is our most eclectic show yet. The pieces are full of colour and texture and range from painting and sculpture to poetry and performance we even have an interactive piece in the show. Some artists are returning, others are sharing their work publicly for the first time. Each piece offers a unique, powerful perspective on empathy and stories they want to share.. Thank you to the talented Olivia Yeneka for capturing these videos.

A Space for All

This year’s submissions are as eclectic and heartfelt as ever - ranging from children’s books authored by a Calgary medical student, to acrylic paintings, watercolours, collage, sculpture, and poetry. All expressions are welcoming. All voices are valued.

The result is a deeply moving, multidisciplinary experience - where art becomes a bridge between the artists and the viewer..

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Monet Goode

Emmet Marsh

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Eleanor Parks

Eleanor Parks

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Monet Goode

Emmet Marsh

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