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Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest
December 6, 2021 - March 15, 2022
The annual Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest has returned for 2022! Held by Texas System of Care, Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health at the University of Texas at Austin and Texas Health and Human Services Commission, this contest shines a light on an often-overlooked topic and shows why mental health matters. To educate people about how common mental illnesses are and to encourage Texans to seek help when they need it, the yearly themes reflect the move toward treating mental illness with the same openness as other illnesses.
2022 Contest Theme: “Why Does Mental Health Matter to You?”
Age Groups:
- Elementary (Pre-K through grade 5)
- Middle School (grades 6–8)
- High School (grades 9–12)
- Adults (ages 18 and up)
Entry Categories
- Original Artwork
- Writing
- Photography
Winners in each age group and category will receive special prizes and may have their work recognized in a public gallery at the Texas State Capitol during the month of May. Winning submissions will also be published on the official contest website.
For more information including past winners, rules and how to submit your artwork, visit gallery.txsystemofcare.org.For questions, contact info@txsystemofcare.org.