Intergenerational Mental Health Awareness Art Competition  

Entries are now being accepted for the 2026 Art Competition, inviting youth (ages 5-21) and older adults (age 55+) to share their creativity and explore the theme: This is My Place: The Power of Belonging. 

Participant can submit original work in the following 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

Entries are open now through Friday, April10, 2026 by 4:00 p.m.

Winners will be notified by email on May 1, 2026, and celebrated at a special reception on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth, 40086 Paseo Padre Parkway, in Fremont.

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

Youth Flyer in Spanish