The Awakenings Project is an award-winning collective of artists with psychiatric diagnoses that was founded over 10 years ago. Its mission is to assist people with mental health issues in developing their artistic abilities through various art forms like visual arts, literature, music, and drama. Awakenings also aims to raise public awareness and acceptance of the creative talents of those living with psychiatric disorders. It provides opportunities for "consumers to become producers" through art exhibits, literary journals, music, and theatrical events. The collective has received recognition for its contributions to the recovery community.