TWOgether: is a collaborative exhibition that features work by 9 artist duos. The artist pairings between established and emerging artists to create work all in support and awareness of The Canadian Mental Health Association
Art and Music Unite to Spark Mental Health Conversations in Barrie
Barrie, Ontario — Mental health continues to be a critical issue requiring awareness, compassion, and community action. Spare Room Gallery, StART Making Sense, and the Canadian Mental Health Association Simcoe County (CMHA SCB) have partnered to present TWOgether, a collaborative exhibition and limited- edition catalog/vinyl release designed to raise both awareness and funds during Mental Health Awareness Month.
TWOgether brings together twenty artists—ten established and ten emerging—paired to create original works inspired by mental health. The exhibition offers a powerful and diverse collection that encourages reflection and opens dialogue around a topic that is often difficult to discuss.
Running May 1–31 at Spare Room Gallery, the exhibition will be accompanied by a special catalog and vinyl release, launching Friday, May 22, with a live performance by Dan Allen. Limited-edition catalogs are available for $50, with proceeds supporting CMHA SCB. Each catalog includes a 45 RPM vinyl record featuring original music by Dan Allen, extending the exhibition experience through sound, and is signed by all 20 participating artists.
Ted Fullerton (Established) & Matthew Ferguson (Emerging), Yellow+Blue=Green, Oil on wood panel, 2026.
48x24”
Sadko Hadzihasanovic(Established)
Young Boxer, Mixed media on printed fabric, 2026.
16x16”
Marshall Geddes (Established)
Unrealized Impressions, Charcoal on paper, 2026.
24x16”
Amy Bagshaw (Established)
Check In, Reclaimed leather from couch on masonite , 2026.
24x24”
Omar Canales-Cisneros (Emerging)
Bro Hymn, Ashes and oil on Salvadorian textile, 2026
24×24”
Samantha Dewaele (Emerging)
Skipping Stones, Watercolour monoprint, 2026.
10x14”
Neil Smith (Emerging)
Memory of Sceal, Canson Mi teintes, carbon ink, alcohol markers, holbein coloured pencils. 2026
22x22”
Angela Aujla (Established)
Don’t Feed the Monkeys, digital collage, 2026.
16×20”
Michael Farnan (Established) & Katie Green (Emerging)
Cotton Cowboy Series, Mixed Media (Risograph printing, ink, watercolour, coloured pencil & embroidery), 2026.
60x80” installed
Monica Loney (Emerging)
Held by Small Wings, Ink on recycled cloth, 2026.
12x12”
Asher Hartwin (Emerging)
Boundless expression, Acrylic on panel, 2026.
18x24”
January Paige (Emerging)
birchwood stain journal pages, leather, 2026.
24x24”
Sean-William Dawson (Established)
Bro Hymn, Mixed media on significant textiles, 2026.
24×24”
Gary Evans (Established)
Rocky Shelf, Acrylic on paper, 2026
22x15”
Max Lupo (Established)
SUPER CART, 3D printed plastic, misc electronics, vintage pixel art, 2026.
18.90x19.69 “
Sheresha Mcintyre (Emerging)
Submerged Narratives, Analog collage, 2026
16×20”