Oswego County to Host Mental Health Art Show

Annual event encourages artistic expression around mental health and resilience

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Oswego County Health Department and the Art Scene at CNY Arts Center are partnering to host a Mental Health Art Show as part of National Public Health Week. The event, themed 'A Quiet Moment: A Break from the Chaos,' invites artists aged 12 and older to submit artwork reflecting on what brings them peace amid life's challenges. The show aims to spark meaningful conversations about mental health across generations.

Why it matters

This art show provides a platform for the community to openly discuss mental health and resilience, which are important but often stigmatized topics. By encouraging artistic expression, the event hopes to reduce barriers and foster greater understanding around mental health issues.

The details

The Mental Health Art Show will be held on Friday, April 10 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the CNY Arts Center in Fulton. All Oswego County residents aged 12 and older are eligible to submit artwork, which must follow the event's guidelines and be approved by the health department. Approved artwork must then be dropped off at the health department by April 7 to be displayed at the show.

  • The Mental Health Art Show will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
  • The deadline to submit artwork for review is Friday, March 27, 2026.
  • The deadline to drop off approved artwork is Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Oswego County Health Department

The local public health agency organizing the Mental Health Art Show in partnership with the CNY Arts Center.

CNY Arts Center

A community arts organization in Fulton, New York that is co-hosting the Mental Health Art Show.

Sarah Cotton

A representative from the Oswego County Health Department who can be contacted for more information about the art show.

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What they’re saying

“This year's theme, 'A Quiet Moment: A Break from the Chaos,' invites artists to reflect on what brings them peace amid life's challenges.”

— Sarah Cotton, Oswego County Health Department (oswegocountytoday.com)

What’s next

The Oswego County Health Department will review and approve all submitted artwork by March 27, 2026. Artists with approved pieces must then drop off their artwork at the health department by April 7, 2026 to be displayed at the show on April 10.

The takeaway

The Mental Health Art Show provides a valuable opportunity for the Oswego County community to engage with mental health topics through artistic expression. By encouraging residents to share their personal experiences and coping mechanisms, the event aims to reduce stigma and foster greater understanding around these important issues.