Monthly Prompt
September’s Prompt: Peek of Mind
We’re all unique with different likes, dislikes and emotions. Sometimes we may appear happy on the outside, but on the inside we’re feeling lonely, anxious, or feeling self doubt. No one can see what’s really going on inside our minds, but, what if we gave each other permission to take a peek?
September’s prompt asks youth to reflect on who or what in your life keeps you going and reminds you to stay hopeful when you are going through a tough time.
Quick Facts:
- Entries are due by September 30, 2026
- All art forms accepted (60-second PSA, original song, TikTok, drawing, painting, etc)
- Open to all youth ages 12 to 25 in California
- Win up to $300 in prizes
- First place winning youth will receive 10 MoxieBoxes and the school will receive a classroom set of kits.
- Honorable Mentions will receive 5 MoxieBox kits
- Get started at: hopeandjustice.art/contest/monthly-prompt/
- Submit entry here: https://hopeandjustice.art/contest/submit-entry/
Check out these resources to get you started:
- September is Suicide Prevention Month. Download resources and activities at youthcreatingchange.org/events
- Check out this brief overview of the MoxieBoxArt Peek of Mind Lesson.
- Use the Moxiebox Peek of Mind Manual to help you get started
Teachers, educators and CBO partners! – The Youth Creating Change team is available to facilitate lessons for youth (or in classrooms) that are interested in participating.
This prompt is offered by Youth Creating Change’s Hope & Justice initiative and sponsored by Moxiebox Art. Moxiebox serves TK-12th grade students and is designed by art teachers to foster creativity, self-expression, and exploration in youth through an accessible art curriculum ensuring every young artist feels empowered to paint their world. Learn more here.
