
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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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.
"Mindstream" by Web Horizons
“STRAITUTU, 2026” by NEUART × TONYMELODICS
Our Art therapy themes are created on
a monthly basis to address:

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.

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.
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