The Healing Canvas: An Intimate Paint Night

Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Gilmore Place, 2186 Gilmore Avenue, Burnaby, BC

Beneficiary: 100% of proceeds directly support the Canadian Mental Health Association Windsor-Essex (CMHA)

Join us for a beautiful, close-knit evening designed to nurture the mind, celebrate resilience, and honor community. Hosted by Patricia Seward, Miss Universe Canada 2026 Delegate and Founder of The Future Fashion Initiative, in collaboration with You and I Paint, this curated fundraiser experience offers a safe, supportive atmosphere to slow down and explore the profound connection between artistic expression, mindfulness, and mental wellness.

THE EXPERIENCE

Our evening blends intentional mental health practices with hands-on creativity to create a deeply restorative experience. Together, we will participate in:

  • Guided Intention Setting: We will begin our time together with a brief, calming meditation and grounding exercise led by Patricia to clear the mind and set a personal focus before touching brush to canvas.

  • Mindful Creativity: Guests will be expertly guided by the instructors at You and I Paint through a beautiful, beginner-friendly painting session. We will explore how colour can express optimism and strength, focusing on symbolic concepts like a sunrise over mountains to represent hope through life's ups and downs.

  • The Power of Connection: Throughout the evening, we will discuss the evidence-based mental health benefits of creative therapy, mindfulness, and the vital community support systems championed by the CMHA.

OUR CORE MESSAGE

“Just as every canvas begins with a blank space, every day offers an opportunity to care for our mental well-being. Through art, we create space to pause, reflect, heal, and connect.”

EVENT PRESENTERS & PARTNERS

PATRICIA SEWARD — MISS UNIVERSE CANADA 2026 DELEGATE & FOUNDER OF THE FUTURE FASHION INITIATIVE Patricia is dedicated to utilizing her platform to advocate for sustainable lifestyle practices and robust community mental health frameworks. By linking creative expression to daily mindfulness, her goal is to foster spaces that empower individuals to ground themselves, find healing, and speak openly about mental wellness.

YOU AND I PAINT — PREMIER EVENT PARTNER & ART INSTRUCTORS The talented team at You and I Paint specializes in creating upscale, accessible art experiences that bring people together. Believing that art is a powerful form of therapy, they provide a supportive, stress-free environment where anyone—from absolute beginners to seasoned creators—can explore their inner artist. (Children are also warmly welcome to attend this event).

REGISTRATION & TICKET INFORMATION

Suggested Donation: $80 – $120

Your contribution includes private event access at Gilmore Place, all painting materials and canvas (which you take home), guided meditation, and light refreshments.

How to Secure Your Spot: Placements are strictly on a first-come, first-served basis to maintain an intimate setting.

  1. Donate Directly to the CMHA: Click the link below to make your contribution to the Canadian Mental Health Association:

    👉 Direct CMHA Fundraising Page ⚠️ Important: Please ensure you write "Patricia Seward" in the “This gift is in honor of a delegate” field located at the very end of the donation form. You will automatically receive an official tax receipt via email.

  2. Confirm Your Placement: Reply directly to this email or send a DM with a screenshot of your donation confirmation so you (and your guests) can be added to the official attendee list.

If you are unable to attend, donations are still deeply appreciated and go directly toward supporting the CMHA's vital mental health initiatives across Canada.

The Participant acknowledges that attending or participating in the Event may involve inherent risks including but not limited to physical exertion, slips, trips, falls, or interaction with other participants. The Participant freely and voluntarily assumes all risks associated with their participation.