This event was inspired by the saying “Walk a mile in my shoes”. The idea that if you were to imagine yourself in another's shoes, you would suddenly be transported into their world and finally have an understanding of what it is like to be them. The Walk was created to allow the community a small glimpse into the lives of our youth and how mental health affects their lives in positive and negative ways.
The Walk is an interactive art experience that will illustrate the triumphs and tribulations our youth encounter on a daily basis. Visitors will be invited to take part in a multi-sensory experience and actively engage with the art work.
The showcase will consist of interactive art displays, games, raffles, and live performances. Light refreshments will also be provided.
About Urban Beats: Urban Beats is an innovative artistic expression program for Transition Age youth (TAY). Urban Beats aims to increase engagement in mental health treatment by creating and delivering TAY-focused artistic productions and social media messaging.
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