The CONNECTED Art Exhibition was established in 2003 by State Trustees and showcases the work of emerging artists with a disability or an experience of mental illness.
The event was borne from a passion for recognising and celebrating artists with a physical or mental disability in Victoria.State Trustees recognises the importance of celebrating art and culture as it enriches lives and communities and encourages social inclusion.

The CONNECTED Art Exhibition showcases a variety of artworks in the following forms – painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, multimedia and digital arts, photography, printmaking and poetry.