{"id":7108,"date":"2025-10-08T23:51:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T23:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inuusiq.com\/?page_id=7108"},"modified":"2026-04-16T01:26:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T01:26:50","slug":"mhac","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inuusiq.com\/fr_ca\/mhac\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health Art Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Mental Health Art Contest (MHAC) is for Nunavut residents to create art that is meaningful to themselves, to others, and inspires wellness in our communities.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The 2026 MHAC is now open for submissions!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The contest guidelines and submission forms are available to view here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gazing at the Aqsarniit, 2025
Artist: Veevee Iqaluk Mike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

We believe the MHAC introduces an opportunity for emerging artist to explore creativity and wellness. Art plays a large role in the wellbeing of individuals, whether they are the ones creating art or a part of the audience. Practicing art can be a healthy outlet for strong or overwhelming emotions and can increase positive energy and moods. Engaging with art may also support growth in self-confidence and foster a sense of meaning to one’s own identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many talented artists that are deserving of opportunities to grow and be celebrated. Nunavummiut between the ages of 5-70 have submitted drawings, paintings, prints, sewing items, photographs, and other beautiful artwork that have been celebrated over the years. It is a dream to one day reward every submission as it deserves. Until then, each artist is carefully selected as a winner based on the craftsmanship, and ability to visually connect to the theme of the contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every year, IIKELC identifies a theme for the contest. It can be related to any concept around mental health and wellness. The theme also acts as a prompt to spark some ideas for artists to jump into the creative process. Some themes seen before were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n