A Brain Project Retrospective

Thank you for eight
unforgettable years.

For nearly a decade, The Brain Project turned blank brain sculptures into bold works of public art — and turned conversations about brain health into a movement.

“No brain deserves to go blank.”
Art that inspires action

What the Brain Project was

The Brain Project was a public art initiative of the Baycrest Foundation. Since its inception in 2015, more than 100 artists from around the world transformed identical blank brain sculptures into deeply personal works of art, installed across the city for everyone to experience.

Every brain was unique to its creator, and every one sparked a conversation about brain health and aging — raising vital awareness and nearly $4 million for the research and care underway at Baycrest to defeat dementia.

Brain sculpture by Sam Mogelonsky

Brain by Sam Mogelonsky

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From the collection

The Artists & Their Brains

Each brain sculpture is a unique work of art, painted and sculpted by a Canadian artist to raise awareness for brain health research at Baycrest.

The impact you helped create

100+
Artists from around the globe lending their talent to the cause
Brain Health
Awareness raised for dementia research & care at Baycrest
$4M
Nearly four million dollars raised for brain health research & care
With gratitude

This was made possible by all of you

To every artist who gave a blank brain a story. To the sponsors and partners — including KASK, who generously provided the bike helmets — whose support made each installation possible.

And to the thousands of supporters, donors and visitors who stopped, looked, and joined the conversation about brain health. This was yours. Thank you.

A fond farewell

The Brain Project has now drawn to a close after many remarkable years of public art. While the sculptures have found their final homes, the awareness they raised — and the research they helped fund — lives on at Baycrest.

The mission continues

Brain health research doesn't stop — and there are many ways to be part of what comes next. Help defeat dementia by supporting the vital work still underway at Baycrest.

The Brain Project

Brought to you by the Baycrest Foundation