The Grant Halliburton Foundation welcomed 175 guests to the Center for BrainHealth on Sept. 10 during the opening reception for the two-week-long exhibit, “Journey: The Art and Legacy of Grant Halliburton.”
The exhibit, which ended on Sept. 25, featured the original paintings, charcoal works, drawings, and sketches of Halliburton, who took his own life at the age of 19 after a struggle with depression and bipolar disorder.
According to the Grant Halliburton Foundation, music and art were Halliburton’s passions. The young artist wasn’t just known for his creativity but also for his “warmth, easy smile and love of people.”
The foundation’s co-founder and Halliburton’s sister, Amy McCloskey, worked closely with the Business Council for the Arts (BCA) throughout the curation process to contribute a personal understanding of Halliburton and his art.
“Grant’s life was far too short, but his legacy has extended far beyond his 19 years,” McCloskey said. “Twenty years later, his art is still giving us a way to tell his story — and the Foundation built in his name is still giving people hope.”
During the Sept. 10 reception, Dallas city council member Laura Cadena presented a Special Recognition from the City of Dallas honoring the Foundation’s 20th anniversary and its commitment to helping the community recognize and respond equitably to mental health challenges.
Since 2006, the Grant Halliburton Foundation has reached more than 375,000 students, educators, parents, and professionals through mental health education, suicide prevention training, and community resources.
For personalized guidance in finding mental health and substance-use providers and resources, call the Foundation’s free Here For Texas Mental Health Navigation Line at 972-525-8181, Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Navigation Line is not a crisis service. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can also text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Text Line volunteer. Both services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
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