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The Willow provides low-barrier peer-to-peer arts education, and fosters safe spaces for creative exploration and connections for people with living experience of mental illness or substance use in Niagara.

Our Mission

The Willow provides low-barrier peer-to-peer arts education, and fosters safe spaces for creative exploration and connections for people with living experience of mental illness or substance use in Niagara.

Our Vision

A society free of stigma, void of shame, where artistic expression is supported and knows no bounds.

We Achieve This By:

• Presenting a variety of artistic opportunities in visual, performance, and literary disciplines.

• Providing opportunities to integrate with professionals in the Niagara arts community.

• Promoting a greater public understanding and reducing stigma of mental illness and substance use through the creation, presentation and discussion of artistic media.

• Encouraging exploration of vocational or creative employment in the arts.