The May Mental Health Art and Film Showcase is an annual event highlighting awareness and conversations around mental health and well-being within Marin by sharing youth art and perspective. This event is in collaboration with the Marin County Youth Commission's Wellness Festival and acts as a hub for art from partner organizations like the high schools, middle schools, community partners, and so many more!
The goal of this event is to increase awareness and conversations around mental health and well-being within Marin through sharing youth art and perspective. To be featured on the website and at the May 2026 showcase, please read the guidelines below.
Art in any form is accepted, including photography, painting, digital art, poetry, sculpture, dance, music, video, and more. There will also be opportunities to perform your art live (song, dance, poetry reading, etc.) during the in-person event if you are interested!
See more video guidelines here, including resources to feature.
As a participating artist, we hope you will come to the showcase and see the many works of art that have been submitted
2025 - 2026 FINAL Art & Film Showcase
May 2nd at Terra Linda High School in partnership with Marin County Youth Commission's Wellness Festival, 1-4 p.m.
We’re also offering community workshops in March and April. We come to you with all the art supplies for rock painting, collages, and canvas painting. Contact nancy.vernon@bluepathhealth.com if interested in scheduling.
Submission Guidelines
Please respond to one or more of the following prompts:
TRUTH → Truth to a person is many things, such as being true to yourself, to others, your community, and values. What truths do you hold dear? Is it being true to your community, morals, values, or yourself? How do you then express your truths, and have you ever had a struggle to express them?
BELONGING → Our sense of connection can come from many places and people. Where do you feel most at home or welcomed? What experiences in your life have shaped that feeling of belonging?
GROWTH → Growth can be achieved and viewed in different ways like in gaining new skills, learning new habits, exploring new spaces, etc. What motivates you to move forward? Is there anything you’ve had to overcome to better yourself?
Thank you for your participation in the showcase! You will be promoting the importance of mental health among youth in Marin and helping to start important discussions in our community. We look forward to honoring these important artists and their art for their insightful expression.
For any questions regarding submitting art or the showcase, please reach out at info@marin9to25.org. Note that art will be submitted anonymously, so no names will be shown with art when showcased unless permission is received.
If you or someone you know is in distress, please contact:
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (text and chat): 988
The Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ+ youth): 1-866-488-7386
Need help now? Text "MARIN" to 741-741
BHRS Access Line: (888) 818-1115
All are available 24/7.
Art from the 2025 Art Showcase:
Art from the 2024 Art Showcase:
Art from the 2023 Art Showcase:
Art from the 2022 Spring Showcase:
Click this link to view more submissions from the Spring showcase.
In partnership with the Marin County Suicide Prevention Collaborative, Marin Health and Human Services, Marin County Youth Commission, Marin County Probation, OD Free Marin, Marin County Office of Education, Kaiser Permanente, Marin 9 to 25 and Find Your Way Marin.