2026 Art Competition: This is My Place – The Power of Belonging

Celebrating National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month and Older Americans Month
May 2026

Show us what belonging means to you! We invite youth (ages 5–21) and older adults (age 55+) to share their creativity in this year’s art competition.

Entry Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026

• Categories: 
  • Youth: 
    • Fine & Graphic Arts
    • Digital Art
    • Creative Writing/Spoken Word 
  • Older Adults:
    • Fine & Graphic Arts
    • Creative Writing/Spoken Word 
  • Intergenerational Collaborations: Accepted in all categories 

• Important Dates: 
  •  Winner Notification: May 1, 2026 via email 
  • Public Announcement & Reception 

  Thursday, May 7, 2026, 4:00- 6:00 p.m. 
  Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth 
  40086 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538

  Celebrate creativity and community with us! 

  For complete details on how to submit your original works, download the entry from your age group: Youth  or Older Adults