The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) proudly joins organizations across the nation in celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month this May through the launch of the Call for Art campaign.
To highlight the importance of mental health at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood, DBH invites emerging artists to create and share original works that represent and embody themes of mental health, suicide prevention and awareness for 2025. Submissions are welcome in all mediums, including those incorporating technology or poetry. Selected pieces will be showcased during our in-person 2025 Meet the Artist Exhibition this May, with a special opening reception to celebrate the participating artists. Everyone is invited to attend, support the artists and join us in raising awareness through creativity.
Theme: Mental Health and Well-Being
Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological and social well-being, and should be meaningfully reflected in the submitted artwork. Those interested in participating must complete the submission form in full and agree to the following terms:
- All submitted artwork will be reviewed and screened for approval.
- By entering, artists consent to their artwork being shared on the county’s official social media platforms.
- If selected, artists are responsible for coordinating the drop-off of their artwork to the DBH Public Relations and Outreach Services located at 735 E. Carnegie Dr., Suite 120 in San Bernardino, as well as picking up their artwork after the exhibition ends on Saturday, May 31.
- Late submissions will not be accepted.
Submission Guidelines: - Artwork must align with the exhibition theme.
- All submissions must be original and created by the artist.
- Submissions on behalf of others will not be accepted.
- Artists under 18 must have parent or guardian permission to participate.
- Only one submission per person is allowed.
- All artists must sign an artwork liability waiver.
Community members interested in participating can find full guidelines and access the submission portal here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfU-1RTTU_aT_ZaKjlxXYkJ4MJgLRc_8qEgv2fUqSPsTIgH-g/viewform
Submissions are now open and will close on Monday, April 14. We look forward to seeing your creativity shine in support of mental health and well-being. For more information, please contact dbh_pio@dbh.sbcounty.gov.
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