Mental health matters. While this subject is so often silenced or shamed, here at OCA Mocha, in collaboration with HoldOn2Hope, we are giving these artistic narratives space to be seen and loved. In order to break down the barriers and stigma that shroud mental health, we must first lay our experiences bare to be witnessed. With empathy and understanding, we can create change. This exhibit is a reflection of our collective and individual experiences navigating our mental health journeys. We are grateful for the bravery and vulnerability of these artists. May this collection of artwork remind us that even when the world was forced to shut its doors, our hearts remained open, reaching for each other. 

The deadline to submit pieces is April 21st, submissions can be sent through this google form link https://forms.gle/pdRVKXtoJZkj7TCM7, which can also be found on OCA Mocha's Facebook (@OCAMocha) and Instagram (@OCAMochaUMBC) in our linktree . 

Any medium can be submitted so long as your piece can be printed and hung on our gallery wall, Art dimensions must not exceed 72 x 72 inches. The exhibition begins on May 1st and ends June 12th.

This exhibit will be co-curated by Liam Garrett and Rocky Callen. 

HoldOn2Hope, founded by Rocky Callen, is the sponsor of this exhibit. Rocky Callen is the author of the YA novel A Breath Too Late. Her mission is to unite creatives in mental health advocacy and suicide prevention. 

OCA Mocha invites entries for You're Not Alone. The exhibition revolves around issues of mental health. The curators aim to feature as many artists as possible to emphasize that mental health battles do not need to be fought alone.

·       Submit via Google Form: https://forms.gle/pdRVKXtoJZkj7TCM7

(Link also on OCA Mocha's Facebook and Instagram in their linktree)

·       Submission deadline: April 21, 2021

·       Submission fee: None

Because this subject is so often silenced or shamed, OCA Mocha, in collaboration with HoldOn2Hope, is giving this artistic narrative space to be seen and appreciated. In order to break down the barriers and stigma that shroud mental health, we must first lay our experiences bare to be witnessed. With empathy and understanding, we can create change.

This exhibit reflects our collective and individual experiences navigating our mental health journeys. We are grateful for the bravery and vulnerability of these artists. May this collection of artworks remind us that even when the world was forced to shut its doors, our hearts remained open, reaching for each other.

This exhibit is co-curated by Liam Garrett and Rocky Callen.

HoldOn2Hope, founded by Rocky Callen, is the sponsor of this exhibit. Rocky Callen is the author of the YA novel A Breath Too Late. Her mission is to unite creatives in mental health advocacy and suicide prevention. 

The Gallery at OCA Mocha is dedicated to promoting and showcasing the creative efforts of UMBC and the surrounding community in its mission to unite people through artistic expression.

You’re Not Alone opens May 1st in-person at OCA Mocha; 5410 East Dr, Arbutus, MD 21227.