Hoofbeats Sanctuary is a mental health charity on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. The sanctuary is a safe, restorative space that brings people, animals and nature together to improve the emotional well-being of some of the most vulnerable members of our community – those living with mental health challenges resulting from trauma. Equine therapy programs are a key part of our work. Our community is currently facing a mental health crisis. Demand for program places is growing rapidly and we are currently unable to keep up with that demand. We need to train more program facilitators and to offer more program places. A significant funding boost is required to achieve that. Seeing the Soul: Hoofbeats Sanctuary Art Prize and Exhibition is a major fundraising initiative to support and promote the Sanctuary’s work by celebrating and showcasing equine art. In 2023, the inaugural event will be held at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre from 31 March to 30 April 2023. With 42 local and interstate artists submitting 75 incredible artworks this will be an absolutely amazing exhibition! We have been overwhelmed at the generosity of our artists.