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Get Inspired

Welcome to the Youth Gallery! This vibrant space showcases the incredible creativity and passion of young people making a difference in mental health and well-being. Explore various projects, from powerful artwork and compelling writing to innovative STEM initiatives and captivating performances. Let these inspiring creations spark your imagination and motivate you to join the #CreateConnectCare movement. Together, we can create a more compassionate and connected world.

Campaign

Campaign
  • 2025 #CreateConnectCare (372)
  • 2024 #CreateConnectCare (1)

Art Activity

Art Activity
  • Visual Arts (235)
  • Literary Arts (135)
  • Media Arts (6)
  • Performing Arts (6)
  • STEM (6)

Age Groups

Age Groups
  • 16-18 (103)
  • 13-15 (57)
  • 11-12 (4)

Focus Areas

Focus Areas
  • Promoting/Encouraging Care for Self and Others (219)
  • Raising Awareness (201)
  • Fostering Connection (130)
  • Reducing Stigma (68)
  • Wellness journal

    By Kristin G.
    Visual Arts

    Wellness journal

    Artist

    Kristin G.

    Age group

    13-15

    Arts activity type

    Visual Arts

    Reflection

    My creativity journal that I will write in when I need motivation and inspiration.

  • Silence is Golden (?)

    By Elena S.
    Visual Arts

    Silence is Golden (?)

    Artist

    Elena S.

    Age group

    16-18

    Arts activity type

    Visual Arts

    Reflection

    Many are pressured into being quiet about mental issues, societal issues, and abuse. This can all make a person feel as if they are going to fall apart under the pressure of holding everything inside. There is a stigma and many feel ashamed speaking out about mental health, societal issues, and abuse.

  • My To Do journal

    By Lauren R.
    Visual Arts

    My To Do journal

    Artist

    Lauren R.

    Age group

    16-18

    Arts activity type

    Visual Arts

    Reflection

    I created a wellness journal at my school to help me manage my time and promote my mental wellbeing. I hope people can be inspired to take better care of themselves

  • Art Unity

    By Ivy W.
    Visual Arts

    Art Unity

    Artist

    Ivy W.

    Age group

    13-15

    Arts activity type

    Visual Arts

    Reflection

    A black-and-white photograph taken at school, designed to inspire creativity and unity through its balanced composition. The image also offers a unique perspective, encouraging viewers to think differently.

  • Self Portrait

    By Cooper C.
    Visual Arts

    Self Portrait

    Artist

    Cooper C.

    Age group

    16-18

    Arts activity type

    Visual Arts

    Reflection

    Inspired.

  • Shattering pieces

    By Zoya K.
    Visual Arts

    Shattering pieces

    Artist

    Zoya K.

    Age group

    16-18

    Arts activity type

    Visual Arts

    Reflection

    It’s about seeing yourself as beautiful but as you look closer you see your faults and the differences you have to everyone else.

  • Tyson’s hiking Trip

    By Tyson W.
    Visual Arts

    Tyson’s hiking Trip

    Artist

    Tyson W.

    Age group

    13-15

    Arts activity type

    Visual Arts

    Reflection

    it is about my hiking trip in new Mexico and I hope people feel inspired when they see it.

  • Isaac Simpson

    By Isaac G.
    Visual Arts

    Isaac Simpson

    Artist

    Isaac G.

    Age group

    13-15

    Arts activity type

    Visual Arts

    Reflection

    I made myself a Simpson Character, this should make others feel good about themselves.

  • Owen Weier

    By Owen W.
    Visual Arts

    Owen Weier

    Artist

    Owen W.

    Age group

    13-15

    Arts activity type

    Visual Arts

    Reflection

    They see a sleepy person

  • Self Portrait

    By Anna W.
    Visual Arts

    Self Portrait

    Artist

    Anna W.

    Age group

    16-18

    Arts activity type

    Visual Arts

    Reflection

    i hope they understand the feeling portrayed in the drawing.

  • Things I Enjoy

    By xandar b.
    Visual Arts

    Things I Enjoy

    Artist

    xandar b.

    Age group

    13-15

    Arts activity type

    Visual Arts

    Reflection

    it shows what I enjoy and my hobbies

  • Portrait Project

    By Ava M.
    Visual Arts

    Portrait Project

    Artist

    Ava M.

    Age group

    13-15

    Arts activity type

    Visual Arts

    Reflection

    I want people to feel happy when they see my art.

  • Me!

    By Nautica T.
    Visual Arts

    Me!

    Artist

    Nautica T.

    Age group

    16-18

    Arts activity type

    Visual Arts

    Reflection

    I want others to feel good about themselves when they see my portrait because I drew my little features on my face big, showing how much I care about the little marks on my face 🙂

  • Beauty In All Forms

    By Hayden L.
    Visual Arts

    Beauty In All Forms

    Artist

    Hayden L.

    Age group

    16-18

    Arts activity type

    Visual Arts

    Reflection

    I hope others will see from my submission that everything is beautiful. Despite curly hair, straight hair, skin color, and size everyone is beautiful in their own ways.

  • I love you

    By Natalie S.
    Visual Arts

    I love you

    Artist

    Natalie S.

    Age group

    16-18

    Arts activity type

    Visual Arts

    Reflection

    My drawing is of a pretty flower with the words I love you on it. I hope when people see my drawing they remember the beauty of love remember to feel loved all around them.

  • Catherine in Spring

    By Catherine E.
    Visual Arts

    Catherine in Spring

    Artist

    Catherine E.

    Age group

    13-15

    Arts activity type

    Visual Arts

    Reflection

    I want them to feel happy. I used soft, spring colors and beautiful flowers. I wanted to share my smile.

  • Kaleb’s About Me

    By Kaleb K.
    Visual Arts

    Kaleb’s About Me

    Artist

    Kaleb K.

    Age group

    16-18

    Arts activity type

    Visual Arts

    Reflection

    This portrait is about me and the sports I like. I put shot put, discus, and basketball because those are the sports I play. I put my truck because it is the thing I use second most in my life behind my phone.

  • Take that.

    By Kinsey B.
    Visual Arts

    Take that.

    Artist

    Kinsey B.

    Age group

    16-18

    Arts activity type

    Visual Arts

    Reflection

    Hopefully, instead of just it being me putting an “L” to my head it can symbolize beating mental illness/overcoming an obstacle. I have Anxiety and Depression, and that is how I react to it when I get out of depressive states, and in general is just supposed to be funny. I didn’t know that this was for mental health when I made it….

  • Olive Self Portrait

    By Olive D.
    Visual Arts

    Olive Self Portrait

    Artist

    Olive D.

    Age group

    16-18

    Arts activity type

    Visual Arts

    Reflection

    I hope my piece celebrates self-expression and confidence through the use of bright colors. I want people to reflect on how they see themselves and how they would create their own self portrait.

World Teen Mental Wellness Day

This World Teen Mental Wellness Day, we encourage students to harness the calming power of creativity and contribute to #CreateConnectCare! The global day is March 2nd, and schools will observe it on March 3rd. Students can engage in four creative mental wellness activities, either in the classroom or individually. These activities offer a creative outlet for self-expression and reflection and promote positive mental well-being.

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