Embrace Life Council is holding a mental health art contest for Nunavummiut aged 5 to 18.
“The aim of it is to create art that we're hoping will inspire healthy living," said Nastassja Fraser, a volunteer for the organization. It will also provide children and youth opportunities to explore their creativity while helping others.
Children aged 5 to 13 are encouraged to submit drawings or paintings focusing on physical health, while those between 14 to 18 years of age can submit artwork reflecting mental health.
Judges will be evaluating the artwork based on the “artist’s interpretation and ability to visually communicate a message of healthy living,” said Fraser. She added that creativity, technical skill and general craftsmanship will also be evaluated.
The judges are “really just looking for kind of an insightful way of portraying whichever theme it is they choose to address,” explained Fraser.
Twelve winners will be selected: nine from the children category and three from the youth category. The winning artworks will be displayed in the Embrace Life Council’s 2021 calendar.
Winners will be announced on Oct. 16 after the Oct. 10 deadline. Submissions can be mailed or dropped off at the Embrace Life Council in Iqaluit. For more information contact Elisapee Johnston at ejohnston@inuusiq.com or call 867-975-3233 ext. 223.