Museums and galleries have reopened and demand is booming. After more than a year of travel restrictions, people are keen to visit the UK's most famous venues. To spread the word about regional exhibits, Art Fund has launched a new initiative aimed at reigniting local love.

While COVID-19 caused the overall rate of mental illness in the US to skyrocket, systemic factors mean that racial minorities have been especially hard-hit. So, how can healthcare providers and brands address the impact of racism on mental health in their marketing and outreach efforts?

Utrecht Centraal Musem has launched 'The Blind Spot', an exhibition using sound, smell, and touch to make art more accessible for the visually impared. With the culture industry lagging behind on accessible entertainment, the museum is paving the way to make art more enjoyable for all.

Video games may conjure up imagery of ultra-fantasy but can these play a positive role in mental health? Canvas8 spoke to Joe Donnelly, author of Checkpoint: How Video Games Power Up Minds, Kick Ass, and Save Lives, to understand the benefits of gaming that transcend entertainment.