Our 2026 BEING SCENE will be our 25th Anniversary of the exhibition. Coming May 2026.
The Being Scene exhibition began over 20 years ago on the grounds of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Since, Being Scene has exhibited a juried survey of over 100 artworks by Workman Arts member artists as well as artists with lived experience who have received services from CAMH. Last year, Workman Arts introduced a smaller curated portion as part of the overall exhibit.
Working closely with a guest curator, artists gave shape to compelling ideas and narratives, covering a wide range of conceptual and material approaches from diverse experiences. The exhibition has been shown in spaces such as Remote Gallery, Youngplace, 32 Lisgar St, and at CAMH.
Tending to What Remains, September 4 – October 5, 2025. Curated by Manar Abo Touk. Learn more here.
BEING SCENE is an annual juried exhibition of recent artwork by Workman Arts members and individuals who have accessed the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) services in their lives.
BEING SCENE began over 20 years ago on the grounds of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Over the years, BEING SCENE has exhibited juried surveys of thousands of artworks by Workman Arts member artists as well as artists with lived experience who have received services from CAMH. BEING SCENE is an invaluable professionalization experience for artists, consistently reaching audiences of over 5,000, allowing for a greater understanding of diverse experiences. Artists have given shape to compelling ideas and narratives, covering a wide range of conceptual and material approaches. BEING SCENE has been shown in spaces such as The Gladstone Hotel, Toronto Media Arts Centre, various Artscape locations, and at CAMH.
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