The mission of ARMS is to challenge the stigma surrounding mental illness through art as a forum for self-expression, healing, and dialogue. With a wide variety of events for everyone from professional artists to beginners, ARMS creates a space for individuals with mental illness to develop new work, share their experiences, and expand their audience. By welcoming allies and community members, providing a platform for open and honest discussions of mental health, we hope to generate both individual and institutional progress in destigmatizing mental illness.