Calling All Young Artists!
Are you eager to inspire others through your artwork?
Interested in participating in a national art campaign?
Interested in participating in a national art campaign?
We are looking for young artists to help us highlight the importance of mental health and decrease stigma associated with mental illness and addiction. We are looking for artwork from youth that fits our “mental wellness” theme and addresses the following:
If you or someone you know is interested in submitting artwork, please consider the following:
How does it work? Just follow these simple steps:
We are looking for submissions as soon as possible; however, we will also accept them on an ongoing basis. Selected artists will receive a copy of the manual with their artwork featured and be mentioned on our social media channels.
- What does mental wellness look like, or feel like, to you?
- How does art help you when you’re feeling mentally unwell?
If you or someone you know is interested in submitting artwork, please consider the following:
- Open to artists in elementary, middle or high school
- All mediums are welcome – painting, drawing, photos, etc.
- We will accept anonymous submissions
- Multiple submissions are welcome
- Selected artwork will be featured in our Youth Mental Health First Aid manuals and/or our Teen Mental Health First Aid materials, and on social media (we will tag you)
How does it work? Just follow these simple steps:
- Take a photo—or photos—of your original artwork; photos must be in high-res (at least 300 dpi, or 1 MB)
- Write a summary (200 words or less) that describes your work and how it relates to your mental health
- Download our waiver and, if you are under the age of 18, fill it out with your parent or guardian
- Submit your photo(s), summary and waiver to [email protected].
- We will confirm that your submission is received and reach out for if your work is selected to be featured
We are looking for submissions as soon as possible; however, we will also accept them on an ongoing basis. Selected artists will receive a copy of the manual with their artwork featured and be mentioned on our social media channels.