Share your story!
The goal of this event is to increase awareness and conversations around mental health and well-being within Marin through sharing youth art and perspective. To be featured on the website and at the May 2024 showcase, please read the guidelines below and submit your art using this form. Art can also be dropped off in San Rafael – more information is available on the submission form below.
Share your story through art that reflects messages that are hopeful and draw from your unique perspective and experience. Art in any form is accepted, including photography, painting, digital art, poetry, sculpture, dance, music, video, and more. There will also be opportunities to perform your art live (song, dance, poetry reading, etc.) during the in-person event if you are interested!
See more video guidelines here, including resources to feature.
Submission Guidelines
Please respond to one or more of the following prompts:
HOPE: Create art that shares your story and encourages others to find their own way to get through tough times. What do you see or experience in your life or community right now that gives you hope?
JUSTICE: Create art that shares your personal experience with discrimination or empowers others to advocate for justice and equity. What barriers have you overcome and how has this experience impacted your mental health?
CONNECTION: Everyone can take steps to care for their mental health or get help for someone else. You can check in with yourself or a friend, learn more about mental health, and get support when needed. Create art about your important connections with family, friends, your community, and your culture that help you or others stay grounded.
Thank you for your participation in the showcase! You will be promoting the importance of mental health among youth in Marin and helping to start important discussions in our community. We look forward to honoring these important artists and their art for their insightful expression.
For any questions regarding submitting art or the showcase, please reach out at info@marin9to25.org. Note that art will be submitted anonymously, so no names will be shown with art when showcased unless permission is received.
If you or someone you know is in distress, please contact:
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (text and chat): 988
The Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ+ youth): 1-866-488-7386
Need help now? Text "MARIN" to 741-741
BHRS Access Line: (888) 818-1115
All are available 24/7.
Art from the 2023 Art Showcase:
Art from the 2022 Spring Showcase:
Click this link to view more submissions from the Spring showcase.
In partnership with the Marin County Suicide Prevention Collaborative, Marin Health and Human Services, Marin County Youth Commission, Marin County Probation, OD Free Marin, Marin County Office of Education, Kaiser Permanente, Marin 9 to 25 and Find Your Way Marin.