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Elementary Student Wins People’s Choice Award in Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest
We’re happy to share that Harper Self, an elementary student, is the 2024 People’s Choice Award winner for her artwork “Good Thoughts.”
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Winners Announced for the 2024 Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest
Our annual Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest aims to raise awareness of mental health experiences and challenge mental health stigma through open discussions with the Texas community. This year, over 600 participants of all ages submitted original artwork, writing, and photography that answered the question: “Why Does Mental Health Matter to You?” We want…
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View the 2024 Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest Press Release
The press release for this year’s contest is now available. View and download below.
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View the 2023 Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest Press Release
The press release for this year’s contest is now available. View and download below.
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Vote for the 2022 People’s Choice Award
The judges have named their top choices for each of the different creative works categories and now it is time for everyone to have a chance to name their choice for the People’s Choice Award! The winner will be announced on May 18th between 4:00 – 5:30 pm CT at the Virtual Reception. How Do…
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2022 Texas MH Art Contest Winners Announced!
The 2022 Texas Mental Health Awareness Creative Arts Contest winners have been announced.
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2022 Texas Creative Arts Contest Opens for Submissions
AUSTIN, Texas–Texas System of Care is excited to announce the return of the annual Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest in collaboration with the Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health at UT Austin and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. The contests open December 1st, 2021 and will run through March 15th, 2022.…
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2021 Winners Announced!
The 2021 Texas Mental Health Awareness Creative Arts Contest brought in nearly 700 submissions! This year’s selection was particularly moving, with so many entries focused on the impacts of Covid-19, social isolation, and grief on one’s mental health. You can also follow our Instagram, where we’ll showcase even more awesome entries throughout the year. Thank you…
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2021 Texas Creative Arts Contest Opens for Submissions
AUSTIN, Texas—Texas System of Care, the Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health at UT Austin, and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission are collaborating to sponsor the annual Texas Mental Health Awareness Creative Arts Contest. The contest opens online today and will run until March 1, 2021. The theme of the contest is “Why Does Mental Health Matter To You?” in an effort to raise…
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2020 Winners Announced!
The 2020 Texas Mental Health Awareness Creative Arts Contest brought in over 500 submissions! As always, it was very tough to judge, but below are this year’s winners. You can also follow our Instagram, where we’ll showcase even more awesome entries! Thank you all for participating, and we look forward to seeing your work next year! Note:…
