Mental health has never been a central topic of discussion for all of us. We all tend to pay more attention to physical health than mental health and even avoid talking about it with our friends and families. There is a stereotype in our society that one with a mental illness falls into the category of mental people, which is entirely wrong. There are different types of mental health issues that need to be addressed and cured. In today’s time, not only adults but children also face mental health problems. The environment in which they live, the pressure of earning good marks and doing good in sports, pressure from parents or teachers, bullying and so on are some of the reasons that cause mental health illness to children. To raise awareness about children’s mental health, the City of Fremont Human Service Department is now hosting an excellent Virtual Student Art Contest.
The mission of this contest is to make people more aware of children’s mental health and encourage them to do whatever is possible to keep their children mentally fit. City of Fremont Human Service Department knows that people think that children don’t experience any issue concerning mental health, and that is why they don’t even try to ask their children about what they are feeling. Children go through mental health issues, too, and these problems need to be addressed and cured in starting before they increase. By participating in this contest, you can help the City of Fremont Human Service Department in its mission of promoting mental health awareness among people. All you need to do is create your masterpiece and send it to the City of Fremont Human Service Department by the application deadline.
City of Fremont Human Service Department has been working to support a vibrant community through services that empower individuals, strengthen families, encourage self-sufficiency, enhance neighbourhoods and foster a high quality of life.
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Brief Description
Get quick information through this table:
| Organization | City of Fremont Human Service Department |
| Educational Level | High school students |
| Subjects | All |
| Amount | Varies |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | N/A |
| City | Fremont |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | United States |
| Application Deadline | April 4, 2021 |
| Application Fee | No |
| Requirements | Varies |
Who May Be Eligible
Have a look at the following requirements for applying:
- The student must be a City of Fremont resident or attending an FUSD school;
- One entry per student (submission for one category only).
How to Apply
To enter this competition, candidates will have to complete an application form and send it with their masterpiece by email to yfs@fremont.gov. All artwork must be original—no copies of other artist’s work.
Supporting Documents
This year’s theme is “Coming Together with Hope”. Whether you will send your work as a poem or video, your submission must follow the theme and reflect it well:
- Fine & Graphic Arts
Drawing/Painting/Collage/Photography Sculpture
- Creative Writing
Poems or Writing (1-page limit, 12pt. font)
- Digital Media
Video, Podcast, or Spoken Word Performance (3 min. max)
Benefits
Winners will get a $100.00 gift certificate. The department guarantees to judge the first 100 entries. Finalists will be selected by an art review panel and will be announced on National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, May 6, 2021
Application Deadline
Applications are available until April 4, 2021. Hurry up since the first 100 entries will get preference.
