2025 Brain Art Contest & Showcase

Submissions are now open for the 2025 Brain Art Contest & Showcase, hosted by the Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health (IALH), the CARING Dementia Collaborative, and the Mental Health Research Cluster at the University of Victoria.

This year’s theme is Community & Mental Health, encouraging participants to reflect on how connection, support, and resilience shape our well-being across the lifespan.

Entry Deadline: Monday, June 16 at 4:00pm

Showcase & Awards Ceremony: Monday, June 23, 11:00am–2:00pm at the Petch Fountain, UVic.

Prizes: Three age-category winners + one People’s Choice Award!

Who Can Participate?
Artists of all ages and abilities are welcome — no artistic experience required.

Age Categories:
• Young Creators (12 & under)
• Teen & Youth Visions (13–24)
• Adult Reflections (25+)

How to Submit:
Email entries (with completed entry form) to SUFMSFJlc2VhcmNoIHwgdXZpYyAhIGNh or drop off in person at IALH, R Hut, 3800 Finnerty Rd., weekdays 9am–4pm.

Entry form: https://www.uvic.ca/research/centres/aging/assets/docs/entry-form-2025-brain-art-contest-and-showcase.pdf

You may also like the following events from UVic Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health:

• Next Tuesday, 27th May, 02:00 am, Shared Stories, Stronger Connections: A Story-Based Gathering on Dementia and Caregiving in Victoria, British Columbia

Also check out other Arts events in Victoria, Health & Wellness events in Victoria.