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How to Enter
 

  1. Brainstorm based on one of the given prompts (down below).

  2. Take a look at the award categories.

  3. Create an art piece!

  4. Submit to the form below.

  5. Wait to hear back from us.

  6. Invite your friends and family to come see your art at our showcase!

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Note: Any medium works as long as it is within 24 in x 24 in x 12 in. Check award categories tab for more details on medium-specific award eligibility.

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Xinyuan Lin

Prompts

Prompt 1: “What does it mean to be seen, heard, or connected?”

Reflect on your inner world and how it intersects with others.
Consider:

  • Mental health struggles or breakthroughs

  • Moments of invisibility or being understood

  • The people or spaces that make you feel safe

  • Your journey of self-expression

 
Prompt 2: “Some things are hard to say out loud. What lives in the silence?"

Explore the thoughts, feelings, or experiences that go unnoticed.
Consider:

  • The emotions under the surface

  • What you wish others knew about you

  • The pressure to hide, mask, or keep going

 

Prompt 3: “What challenges have shaped you? How have your struggles led to strength or insight?”

Reflect on change, growth, and resilience.
Consider:

  • A personal experience with anxiety, burnout, or healing

  • Your community’s role in your growth

  • Visuals metaphors for resilience.

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Xinyuan Lin

Upcoming Events

Showcase to be held at Munroe Center for the Arts in Lexington, MA

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