Houston – May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and an art show in the city is breaking the stigma around mental illness. Bringing together 20 artists with deeply personal journeys, this free group exhibit invites the public into a space where healing, expression, and advocacy meet.
Among the featured artists are Kim Pham and Ally Ham who stopped by Studio B to share their stories and how art got them through some very difficult times. After the loss of her father in 2017, Kim was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She found refuge in art, using collage as a form of emotional release and self-understanding.
Ally, born with a rare condition called arthrogryposis, paints with her mouth due to limited mobility in her arms and hands. A self-taught artist with a degree in psychology and art therapy, she views her work as both therapeutic and a platform for others facing physical or mental health challenges.
Together, both women collaborated on a centerpiece piece that merges their styles and stories, showing how shared pain can lead to shared beauty. Pham’s nonprofit, All Girls Love, uses art therapy to support women healing from trauma, including domestic violence and addiction.
The exhibit, held at Reeves Art+Design, features artists from diverse backgrounds—many with mental health issues. 20% of proceeds from the reception benefit All Girls Love, helping to make art therapy more accessible.
The art show includes local and international artists including: Ally Ham, Justin Earl Grant, Kim Pham (L15A), Konstantin Khlanta, Margo Lunsford Chacon, Mauricio Paz Viola, MarkAnthony Lovemore, Melinda Laszczynski, Michelle Collins, Miller Quevedo, Peter Healy, Ray Dunlap, Robyn Calzada, Robert Hodge, Stephanie Gonzalez, Teresa Staley, Tina Ruyi, Tra’ Slaughter, Viju Rao, Zack Murray.
The exhibition runs from May 28 – June 7.
The opening reception is Friday, May 30 from 6pm-9pm
Location: Reeves Art+Design (2415 Taft St)
FREE to the public
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