Every fall, Mental Health in Motion teams up with Roanoke's visual and performing artists to host Uplift—a free concert series designed to empower communities through creative expression. Featuring local movement artists, singers, poets, and musicians, Uplift is all about collaboration and inspiration. Join us in bringing this uplifting experience to your neighborhood, and follow us on social media for updates!
Stay tuned for our 2026-2027 participants!
Featured Artists:
2026
Angelina Dawn - Spoken word artist/published poet @creativereturn
Joy Truskowski, Katie Trozzo & Maureen McGonagle - Improvisational singing group, Star City Circle Singing
@starcitycirclesinging
Amy Andrews & Catherine the Great - Musicians
@amyandrewsmusic
@catherinethegreatmusic
Taye the Truth - Hip-Hop artist
@taye.thetruth
Just Some Random Dude - Hip-Hop artist
@justsomerandomdudemusic
2024
Dylan Dent - Singer/Songwriter/Rapper/Producer @dylanprism
Mo & Samantha’s Year of Wonder - Musicians
Ean Steidel - Entrepreneur & Musician
@yoroanoke
Reach 1 - American Soul Singer
@reach1.official
Brittany-Marie Aarons - Multifaceted Artist- dancer, spoken word artist, poet, choreographer, narrator, and textile artist
Matt “The Janitor” Mosley - Spoken Word
(credited artist for Brittany- Marie’s performance) @matthewmosleywvcreates
Liza Deck - Dancer & Director of City Modern Ensemble
@cme_deckliza
2023
Holly Belcher - Musician
soundcloud.com/holly_belcher
2021
Jayne Elise Brown - Artist/Performer/Songwriter
@thejaynaelise
Macklyn Mosley - Singer/Songwriter/Rapper
@macklyndion
Haus of Schmitt - Band
Cirqulation Aerial Arts - Aerial Artist
@cirqulation
Sponsors & Partners:
2026
5 Points Music Sanctuary
@5pointsmusicsanctuary
Evie’s Bistro & Bakery
@eviesbistroandbakery
RenArts by Renae Dower
@rdowerarts
The Slap Shop by Gabrielle King
@theslapshopllc
Travel Like A Type A by Melissa Newman & Cecily Jobe
@travel_likeatypea
Pure Barre Roanoke by Kara Hartman
@purebarreroanoke
Arts Connect Neighbors
@artinroanoke
Old Southwest Neighborhood Inc.
@oldsouthwestroanoke
PORCH - Old SW Chapter
@porchcommunities
Roanoke Mutual Aid
@roanokemutualaid
2024
Cirqulation Aerial Arts - Aerial Artist
@cirqulation
2023
Twin Creeks Brewpub at Explore Park
@twincreeksbrewpub
Carilion Community Health and Outreach Morningside Urban Farm
@carilionclinic
2021
Hustle/Haven
@hustlehaven
Golden Cactus
@goldencactusbrewing