A Spark of Art – Virtual Student Art Gallery
Calling all young artists!
Submissions are officially open for “A Spark of Art,” a virtual student art gallery led by the ThriveSMH Equity team.
What kind of art, you ask? Any creative expression that can be exhibited online! This includes, but is not limited to, poetry, visual art, music, and more.
This project should reflect your interpretation or personal reflections of the intersection of mental health and equity, in ways that might inspire others. You can also represent strategies for promoting positive mental health and wellness. Remember that mental health is about flourishing.
This opportunity is open to any student in grades 7-12 attending a publicly funded school in Ontario.
The submission window will be open from February 16 – March 31.
Please email your submission to eigor@smho-smso.ca. For visual pieces, please make sure your image(s) are submitted in high quality, JPG or PNG format. Please provide 2-3 sentences explaining your art piece.
Some questions to ponder as you think about your art piece:
- What would I want to share with my younger sibling or younger student on this topic?
- What would a younger me have liked to see?
- How can I help others recognize their strengths, beauty, and promise, despite whatever might be going on for them?
As you prepare your submission, please keep these additional guidelines in mind:
- Be mindful of sharing information that could be triggering for others. Consider how your art can bring a sense of hope, meaning, and belonging for others.
- The submission should be framed positively and never make light of mental illness or equity concerns.
- Slurs or comments that are offensive are not acceptable in your submission.
- Submissions will be reviewed by ThriveSMH Equity students and School Mental Health Ontario team members with these guidelines in mind prior to posting them in the gallery. Students who do not meet the guidelines will be notified that their submission was not accepted.
- Only your first name and last initial will be included with your art. Other identifying information, such as your school board, will not be included with your art.
We can’t wait to see your passion and creativity come to life!