Melrose Youth Art Contest: Health And Human Services Department Accepting Submissions

MELROSE, MA – Melrose youth have the opportunity to have their art recognized through an ongoing youth art contest run by the city Health and Human Services Department.

The contest opened on Monday and will accept submissions through Aug. 26. Interested youth in kindergarten through eighth grade can submit any 2D artwork focused on the theme of self care.

“What makes you happy?” the city asked in a press release announcing the contest this week.

Artwork should be no larger than 8.5 by 11 inches. The Health and Human Services Department is accepting physical artwork submissions at its office Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Health and Human Services Department is also accepting digital submissions via email at [email protected].

The contest will be broken into elementary and middle school age groups. The department will select finalists in each age group to be placed on display at Melrose’s upcoming Victorian Fair. There, the public will vote to select a winner.

The Health and Human Services Department will announce the contest winner on Facebook after the fair. The winner will also be notified by email and will receive a prize.

“We selected this theme as a creative way to introduce students to the practice of self-care and to emphasize the importance of establishing a mental health maintenance routine early,” Melrose Public Health Specialist Emily Hatchouel said in the city’s press release. “Thinking about things that make you happy is a great way to support youth in identifying coping mechanisms for anxiety, stress or sadness.”

Learn more about the Youth Art Contest online.