A new art exhibit aimed at raising mental health awareness is coming to the Burlington Centre from May 21 to May 24, 2026. Hosted at the mall’s Community Hub, the Walk To the Lighthouse Mental Health Art Exhibit invites residents to view creative works focused on mental health and addiction at no charge.
The exhibit is organized by Equilibrium Halton, a community organization that provides peer mentoring and advocacy for individuals and care partners navigating mental health challenges. This initiative is an extension of the organization’s annual Walk to the Lighthouse event, which began in 2021 and has raised nearly $300,000 for mental health and addiction services at Joseph Brant Hospital over the past five years.
The Walk to the Lighthouse concept was originally pitched in 2021 by mental health advocate Sasha Menezes to the patient, family, and caregiver committee at the hospital. John Reynolds, the former chair of that committee, noted that Menezes was the inspiration behind the project, which has since grown into a significant community effort.
The event will be held in the Community Hub, a space provided in partnership with the City of Burlington for non-profit groups to host local programs. Visitors can view the exhibit during regular mall hours, which are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
