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The Art of Crisis

September 2026

art Themes: "The Veil" & "Harvest"

I. Creative Focal Point: Consider a harsh thing said to you during childhood that altered the way you view yourself. 


II. Opening Question: What helped you recognize that the statement was untrue? How can this knowledge assist your mental health journey today? 

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Be Advised: The content of 34 Gallery Groups, including artist statements, artwork, & group participant disclosures, are covered by international privacy and copyright laws. Using our groups for class requirements 

can result in legal action.

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The Golden Rule

Cross-Cultural Connection

Cross-Cultural Connection

SimukaAfrica.org was founded in 2006 as a youth organization. For the safety of our members:


  • Be kind.
  • Classroom etiquette is required.
  • Hate speech of any kind is not allowed.


Cross-Cultural Connection

Cross-Cultural Connection

Cross-Cultural Connection

Our international staff and artists 

represent 35 counties. This means:


  • We recognize mental health struggles.
  • We engage with curiosity & openness.
  • We embrace empathy & laughter.


Community encouragement

Cross-Cultural Connection

Community encouragement

Our Artists and Staff share vulnerability to reduce mental health stigma. We should:


  • Support them on social media.
  • Be inspired by example. 
  • Provide feedback via survey.

The "Portraits of Self, III" Open Call

Style Techniques for heaing

Theme:  This exhibition challenged artists to explore coping mechanisms for facing ourselves in the mirror.


 This art therapy open call addressed: Self-Esteem, Self-Harm, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Physical Disabilities, Trauma Recovery, & Bullying. 

"Portraits of Self, III" Artists

“A Moment" by Laura Florey

    Audiovisual Submissions

      "Mindstream" by Web Horizons

    “STRAITUTU, 2026” by NEUART × TONYMELODICS

    The Artistic Reset

    Themes

    Duration

    Duration

    Our Art therapy themes are created on 

    a monthly basis to address:


    • mental health, chronic & terminal illness
    • physical & mental disabilities
    • trauma & addiction
    • PTSD & Burnout

    Duration

    Duration

    Duration

    • Each Open Call lasts for the month to allow space to fully explore the theme. 
    • Create in the manner & medium that is unique to you.
    • Recognize that healing is the goal rather than perfection.

    Progress

    Duration

    Progress

    • We feature 25 - 45 submitted works per month from the international community to inspire you on your creative journey. 
    • Our Art Judges and Staff also submit work to provide style guidance for those new to the Arts.

    Homework

    September 2026

    Style Themes to acknowledge symptoms

    Art: Create an artwork showing the fatigue of insomnia or a person using sleep as avoidance.


    Writing: 700 - 1000 words about a character who has your diagnosis walking through the park at sunset.


    Photography: Take a photo of a household object to, then use digital filters to make it appear drastically different.

    September 2026

    style Themes for calmness

    Art & Coloring: Create an artwork depicting a forest with a mythology theme.


    Writing: A journal entry describing a favorite memory during this time of the year. 


    Photography: Find an older photo of yourself taken during this time of year. Recreate the photo to begin a photography portfolio.

    Remember: Artists Create Golden Ages!

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