From Caged to Unafraid
My art symbolizes coming out for queer people. As more and more people and forms of media become more accepting of the LGBTQIA+ community, there is more hope.
Hope and Justice
Spartans on
Our video is meant to support students in making positive choices and seeking support from others
Do Not Judge a Book by its Cover
My submission is a video of a boy reading a poem he wrote about the injustice he faced when he was younger.
Helping Hand
My entry is a watercolor painting of a person helping a friend climb up a hill. I decided to show these two people in the outdoors because, a lot of the time when I don’t feel great, being outside is the best way to ease any stress on my mind. […] Sometimes we can’t do everything by ourselves, and it is important to both provide and ask for help when times are tough.
The Simplest Things
This piece is about finding joy in even the simplest things and how that gives me hope for the future. Whether it be a beautiful sunset or a favorite show, there’s always something around you to appreciate.
Forgive Yourself
I wanted to inform people about the importance of choosing to forgive yourself for past mistakes. These mistakes do not define you, and letting go of the resentment that you have for your past self ultimately allows for healing. But of course you cannot forgive on command, I just want people to know that whenever you are ready, it will be there for you.
Hope’s Impact
My submission is a poem focused on hope and its impact on the soul, or mental health. It has the purpose of spreading why hope is important and why others should have hope to hold onto.
Anxiety
I struggle with anxiety almost everyday and its changes my life style and how I view other people and myself.I always had anxiety since I was young and it effects my life. I wrote this poem to show a lttle bit of what my brain look like everyday!!
Little Dogs
Content Warning: This piece includes references to neglect and abuse of animals. I wrote a poem about hope.
ME
The film is about finding hope in things, like practicing different methods of self-care and seeking help from others (such as licensed professionals, friends, or family).