Art Contest
Open to K-12 students in Hall County and the Gainesville City School System, Homeschool and Private Schools in Hall County
Contest Day: Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 1:00-5:00 PM
Theme:
We invite students in grades K–12 to participate in the Mental Health Art & Creative Writing Contest, an art competition centered on the powerful role that friendship, relationships, and connection have in shaping mental health. Students are encouraged to explore how genuine friendships can uplift, support, and strengthen emotional well-being.
This theme highlights the idea that when friendships are true, rooted in kindness, trust, and understanding, they can be a vital source of resilience and healing. Students may interpret this in any way that feels meaningful to them, whether through personal experiences, imagined scenes, or symbolic expression.
We invite students in grades K–12 to participate in the Mental Health Art & Creative Writing Contest, an art competition centered on the powerful role that friendship, relationships, and connection have in shaping mental health. Students are encouraged to explore how genuine friendships can uplift, support, and strengthen emotional well-being.
This theme highlights the idea that when friendships are true, rooted in kindness, trust, and understanding, they can be a vital source of resilience and healing. Students may interpret this in any way that feels meaningful to them, whether through personal experiences, imagined scenes, or symbolic expression.
Creative Writing Competition: 9th - 12th Graders
All essays will have to be written with the tools supplied by the Quinlan
Contest Day: Sunday, April 19, 2026, | 1:00-5:00 PM
Best in Show: $300 cash prize
All writing materials will be provided to students by the Quinlan
Congratulations to the Winners of the Mental Health
Art and Writing Contest!
In collaboration with the Ryan Joiner Foundation & NAMI Hall County
