The Canvas Project

The Canvas Project
Creating for a cause. Supporting the mental health of those with disabilities.

The Canvas Project invites anyone in the community to take part by registering for a free 15x15cm canvas. Participants are encouraged to create in any style, using any media, and return their artwork to be included in a group exhibition. Each piece is sold for $20, with all proceeds reinvested to keep the project running and growing each year.

This project was born from a desire to make creativity more accessible, especially for people with disabilities, and to use art as a meaningful way to support mental health and bring people together.

Registrations for the March 2026 Exhibition have CLOSED! you can drop your finished art work back to Te Awamutu or any Hamilton Library, by the 21st Feb. Come along to the exhibition 6-8th March. 

Opening night Friday 6th March 5.30-7pm - This is when a lot of the works will sell, so come along to get your self your favourite work!