Mental Health Advocacy

August Open Call: Hindsight

Our August Open Call, “Hindsight," has been created by our 34 Gallery Staff to generate discussion on past experiences that gain clarity over time. Previous Winners can be found on the Open Calls page of our website. Our initiative aims to channel the power of art to explore monthly mental health themes through art therapy.  This month, we are particularly interested in works by artists utilizing this art therapy open call to address regret, trauma recovery, substance abuse recovery, PTSD, and negative self-talk spirals.

July Open Call: Animalia

Our July Open Call, “Animalia," has been created by our 34 Gallery Art Advisor Lawrence W. Lee to generate discussion on emotions that often defy words. Previous Winners can be found on the Open Calls page of our website. Our initiative aims to channel the power of art to explore monthly mental health themes through art therapy.  This month, we are particularly interested in works by artists who reduce mental health distress through self-care with the assistance of pets, guide/therapy animals and the natural world.

Why Animals Matter in Art

March Open Call: Metamorphosis

Our March Open Call, “Metamorphosis," has been created by our 34 Gallery Advisor & Artist, Lawrence W. Lee, to explore the theme of personal change. Previous Winners can be found on the Open Calls page of our website. This initiative aims to channel the power of art to explore monthly mental health themes, particularly those related to loneliness and feelings of despair.

February Open Call: Adoration

Our February Open Call, "Adoration" has been created by our 34 Gallery Staff to explore the theme of universal love. Previous Winners can be found on the Open Calls page of our website. This initiative aims to channel the power of art to explore monthly mental health themes, particularly those related to managing loneliness, depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder and other types of mental distress during the month of February.

January Open Call: Solitude

Our January Open Call, "Solitude" has been created by 34 Gallery Artist FotoGraaGHanneke, a selected winner in our recent "Dreamland" Competition. Previous Winners can be found on the Open Calls page of our website.This initiative aims to channel the power of art to explore monthly mental health themes, particularly those related to managing Loneliness and Depression during the Holiday season.

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