Thursday, October 15, 2026 at the Goei Center

818. Buttworth St. SW., Grand Rapids, MI

Doors Open 5:30 p.m.

Silent and Dutch Auction Close 8 p.m.

Program 7:30 p.m. honoring the 2026 recipients of the Elizabeth Sarafis Live Laugh Love & Michael Greiner Resilience Awards 

Live Auction to follow

A juried art show and auction benefiting the MHF and its flagship program, be nice.

The 2026 Shining Through Art Show & Auction celebrates the power of connection — the people, places, and experiences that shape who we are. This year’s theme honors the relationships that lift us in moments of challenge and the steady foundations that keep us grounded in gratitude and grace. It’s a reflection of how we rise — not alone — but supported, strengthened, and deeply connected to one another. 

The show features artists with lived experience of mental health challenges—including, in some cases, severe and persistent mental illness. By attending Shining Through and purchasing artwork from our featured artists, you are directly supporting both the artists and our mission. Each piece sold provides 51% back to the artist and 49% to the be nice., while donated auction items raise vital funds for be nice. and other mental health education programs.

One of the most common questions we get is about attire! For this event, snappy casual is the way to go. Think: stylish but relaxed—dressier than jeans and a tee, but not as formal as a suit and tie. Add a little edge or personality to your look, and you’ll fit right in.