Creating Connections: An Exhibition in Support of OCD WA

Join us at the Terrace Greenhouse for Creating Connections, a fundraising exhibition celebrating art, community and wellbeing.

Hosted by OCD WA, Western Australia’s peak organisation for Obsessive–Compulsive and Related Disorders (OCRDs), this event brings together 12 local artists to share their work in support of people living with OCD and their families. Funds raised will go directly to sustaining peer support groups, advocacy and community education programs that reduce stigma and foster understanding.

Over two weeks, visitors will have the opportunity to:

• Explore a diverse collection of artworks across painting, textiles, sculpture and mixed media
• Connect with artists and community members
• Take part in public workshops and special meet and greet sessions

Whether you are an art lover, a health professional, or simply curious, Creating Connections offers a chance to experience the power of creativity in bringing people together while contributing to a vital community cause.

Open Daily 10am — 4pm | 21 Oct — 2 Nov 2025

Terrace Greenhouse, South Fremantle

🎟️ Tickets available now for Opening Night Tuesday 21 Oct from 6.30 — 8.30pm

Alongside the exhibition, we’re hosting a program of special events - times and dates vary:

🎨 Art therapy taster workshop

🖼️ Artist talks and meet-the-artist sessions

🤝 Community meet and greet nights

🖼️ Workshops with participating artists

You can browse the selection of events under the Agenda on this main event page to explore what’s on and book the sessions that interest you most via the CHECK AVAILABILITY button.

Bookings essential for most events and workshops.

Visit ocdwa.com.au to learn more about OCD WA and the impact your support makes.

Join us in supporting OCD WA by taking part in our special fundraising raffle, to be drawn during the Creating Connections exhibition.

Funds raised through the raffle directly support OCD WA’s peer support groups, community education programs and advocacy efforts, ensuring individuals and families affected by OCRDs can access informed, respectful and effective support.

Together, let’s turn awareness into action and art into impact.

Tickets are for sale in WA and are priced at:

• $10 each
• 2 tickets for $20
• 5 tickets for $50
• 10 tickets for $100
• 25 tickets for $250

Draw Date: 2nd of November 2025

Scan the QR code below or copy and paste the URL - https://rafflelink.com.au/cc2025

Info: Tuesday 21 Oct 2025 | 1830 — 2030 | Kick off the exhibition with a festive evening of art, live music and community. Meet the artists, enjoy refreshments and help launch two weeks of creativity and OCD awareness. RSVP essential.

Info: Wednesday 22 Oct 2025 | 1030 | Join exhibiting artist Leanna as she shares her creative journey and demonstrates her process of working with pastels, oils and charcoal. Known for her soft landscapes that capture the calm of nature, Leanna will discuss how her practice has grown into both a personal source of joy and a way of connecting with others. This session offers a chance to see techniques in action, hear stories behind the work and ask questions in an open, welcoming environment.

Info: Thursday 23 & 30 Oct 2025 | 1000 | Artists Susan and Vicki invite you to explore the transformative process of felting in these hands-on workshops. Renowned for her large-scale, vibrant landscapes, Susan brings her painter’s eye for colour and environment, while Vicki, a textile artist known for wearable art featuring blooms and abstract forms, shares her passion for texture and form. Together, they guide participants through the fundamentals of felting, offering a playful and creative introduction to this tactile medium. Both artists also share a personal connection to OCD through their families, making their collaboration in Creating Connections especially meaningful. No experience needed. All materials provided. Limited places - booking essential.

Info: Friday 24 Oct 2025 | 1000 | Join Susan for a hands-on colour mixing workshop. No experience needed. All materials provided. Limited places - booking essential.

Info: Saturday 25 Oct & 1 Nov 2025 | 1730 — 2030 | Join OCD WA in this welcoming space for individuals and families affected by OCD. Browse the gallery, connect with others and share stories over light refreshments. RSVP appreciated for catering purposes.

Info: Monday 27 Oct 2025 | 1030 — 1230 | Join psychologist and art therapist Michelle for a small-group art therapy workshop. This session will introduce creative approaches for reflection, self-expression and wellbeing in a relaxed, supportive setting. No art experience is required, just curiosity and a willingness to explore. Limited to 12 participants — booking essential.

Info: Tuesday 28 Oct 2025 | 1030 | Join realist artist Susan as she shares the inspiration and process behind her large-scale, vibrant landscapes. Renowned for celebrating the natural environment, Susan immerses herself in diverse locations to capture their essence and invites viewers to share in the joy and beauty she discovers there. In this session, Susan will demonstrate her approach to painting landscapes and discuss how place, colour and scale come together in her work.

Info: Wednesday 29 Oct 2025 | 1030 | Join realist artist Julie as she shares insights into her creative process and demonstrates her approach to portraiture, still life, landscapes and florals. Drawing inspiration from people’s stories and emotions, Julie brings depth to her subjects while exploring the play of light, colour, and shadow. This session offers a unique opportunity to watch her techniques unfold, hear the stories behind her work and engage in conversation about the beauty of creation.

Info: Thursday 23 & 30 Oct 2025 | 1000 | Artists Susan and Vicki invite you to explore the transformative process of felting in these hands-on workshops. Renowned for her large-scale, vibrant landscapes, Susan brings her painter’s eye for colour and environment, while Vicki, a textile artist known for wearable art featuring blooms and abstract forms, shares her passion for texture and form. Together, they guide participants through the fundamentals of felting, offering a playful and creative introduction to this tactile medium. Both artists also share a personal connection to OCD through their families, making their collaboration in Creating Connections especially meaningful. No experience needed. All materials provided. Limited places - booking essential.

Info: Saturday 25 Oct & 1 Nov 2025 | 1730 — 2030 | Join OCD WA in this welcoming space for individuals and families affected by OCD. Browse the gallery, connect with others and share stories over light refreshments. RSVP appreciated for catering purposes.

Host or Publisher OCD WA Incorporated