This Is Me: A Student Art Contest for Grades 1-12 for Mental Health Awareness

Submissions Due by November 16, 2026

Rotary District 7255’s Mental Health Initiatives Rotary Action Group proudly presents This Is Me, a special student art contest designed to raise awareness about mental health through creative expression.

We invite students in grades 1-12 to use art as a powerful tool for self-expression and mental well-being. Whether through painting, drawing, photography, or ceramics. Students are encouraged to share their journeys, struggles, triumphs, and reflections on mental wellness within the theme of This Is Me.

By fostering open conversations about mental health through art, we aim to break the stigma, provide resources, and create a safe space for young artists to express themselves.

🖌 Submission Deadline: Monday, November 16, 2026

How to Participate

• Students in Grade 1-12 Grade may participate
• Artwork must be at least 8”x10” and can be any medium
• Can be color or black & white, markers, chalk, paint crayons, colored pencils etc. 
• Must be original artwork and express the theme “This Is Me”
• Original artwork in any medium- drawing, painting, photography and digital artwork accepted (must submit printed copy-no digital submissions accepted)
• Submission Deadline: Monday, November 16th, 2026
  • Artwork can be mailed to:
  • Michele Camilleri, 19 Sunset Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701
  • Must attach the below info to the submission: 
    • Name, School, Grade
    • Artists Statment answering, "How does your artwork represent or reflect the importance of mental health awareness?"

📩  For more information, contact Michele Camilleri at or 631-598-1700 or michecamilleri@gmail.com