CREATE

CREATE

FILM. PHOTOGRAPHY. MUSIC. ART. COMMUNITY.

We are a space dedicated to sharing your story. Through the exploration of arts and media, we believe that the most powerful messages come from places of depth, resilience and perseverance. And when it comes to the health of the mind and the human experience, no characteristics are more intrinsic. Founded by leaders in the field of mental health, we are a community of advocates and creators that will give a voice to your experience and a platform for your creativity.

“If you ask me what I came to do in this world, I, an artist, will answer you: I am here to live out loud.”
— Émile Zola
Black and white photo of a person outdoors with a yellow paint streak covering their face.
Artistic portrait of a woman with red and blue shadows
Person holding a tangled mass of black and white wires over their head, obscuring their face, in a dimly lit setting.
Person holding an orange translucent sheet, obscuring face, against a light background. 
PHOTOGRAPHY

Painting & Illustration

Frank M. Lee MD

Santa Clara, California

Featured Artist

I have found that art has helped me process my own past trauma and helped me to reconfigure my distorted beliefs that I had long carried. By allowing myself the freedom to experiment with different styles in different ways, I began to discover, and sometimes remember, vast parts of myself.

I have fond memories of going to a restaurant near Golden Gate Park with my father. I remember seeing a window artist draw cartoons on the glass as we ate. I was mesmerized by watching a short film depicting animators draw on cellophane for animation stills.

The act of illustrating has allowed myself the freedom and the bravery to remember how to play, how to have fun, even when we face challenges.

We always can have gratitude.

Upcoming Events

#NAMINYC

NAMIWalks + Mental Health Street Fest

The Anatomy of Painting

Jenny Saville

Frieze New York

Starrett-Lehigh Building, Chelsea

NADA New York

The Shed, Hudson Yards