Current Contest

R2V2Q's Current Contest: "Artful Healing & Recovery"

At R2V2Q (ReNew & ReBuild: Voices & Visions Quarterly), we believe in the transformative power of art to heal and connect communities. Our current contest, "Artful Healing & Recovery," invites you to share your unique journey or observations related to mental health resilience and substance abuse recovery. Through creative mediums, we aim to foster understanding, break stigmas, and inspire hope.

Why Participate?

Inspire Change: Your story can motivate others facing similar challenges, offering them hope and a sense of belonging.
Break the Silence: Artistic expression can dismantle stereotypes, encouraging open conversations about mental health and recovery.
Build Community: Join a network of creatives and advocates dedicated to promoting healing and resilience.

Submission Guidelines

We welcome a variety of artistic expressions, including:

Visual Art: Paintings, drawings, photography, and mixed media.
Literary Works: Poetry, short essays, and spoken-word pieces.
Multimedia Projects: Videos, digital art, and audio recordings.

How to Submit

Prepare Your Work: Ensure your piece aligns with the theme "Artful Healing & Recovery" and meets our technical specifications.
Create an Account: If you haven't already, register here to manage your submissions.
Complete the Submission Form: Once logged in, visit our submission page and fill out the required fields.
Submit Your Work: Upload your file(s) in the accepted formats and provide a brief artist statement to give context to your piece.

For detailed guidelines and technical requirements, please refer to our submission page.

Important Dates

Submission Deadline: March 31, 2025
Winners Announced: April 15, 2025

Quarter 2 Competition Teaser

Get ready for our next theme, launching on April 1, 2025. Stay tuned for more details and start preparing your creative pieces to continue inspiring change and fostering community through art.