Awards
Seen
First Place Monthly Prompt
Artist: Sanvi Gandhi
Orange County
Grade: 7
Serrano Intermediate School
Advisor: Alison Stucky
I chose the word “seen” because sometimes people feel invisible or unheard, like they don’t have anyone to talk to. True friendship doesn’t always come right away – you often ...
Support is Everything
Second Place Monthy Prompt
Artist: Kody Herrejon-Rutte
Tri-City
Grade: 11
Claremont High School
Advisor: Tamara Kirkpatrick
To me, support is the most important part of improving your mental health. Whether it’s emotional, physical, financial, or any other form of support, it’s all someone needs. Support can ...
Seasons of growth.
Third Place Monthly Prompt
Artist: MIchelle Lopez
Imperial County
Grade: 8
Kennedy Middle School
Advisor: Helen McClain
My painting centers on the emotional concept of saudade – a profound, nostalgic feeling, which is conveyed through the image of a woman lying on a lake filled with beautiful ...
Heart2Heart
Honorable Mention Monthly Prompt
Artist: Quinn Ayala
Mendocino County
Grade: 10
Ukiah Independent Study Academy
Advisor: Sarah Nielson
I chose the word “connection” because of how important socialization and connection with peers is to youth, especially those struggling with mental health issues (or even those who have struggled ...
Love
Honorable Mention Monthly Prompt
Artist: Brooklyn Lightfoot
Orange County
Grade: 8
Serrano Intermediate School
Advisor: Alison Stucky
Love. When this word is said, we often think of friends or family or things we enjoy. What we don’t always think about is the importance of reminding the people ...
Friends
Honorable Mention Monthly Prompt
Artist: Gurneet Kaur
Fresno County
Grade: 8
John Sutter Middle
Advisor: Maria Rodriguez
Mental health issues can stick with you your whole life, even as you heal. Young people need the support of the older generations of people in their lives. Knowing you ...