Suicide Prevention Awareness Art Contest

BryLin Hospital’s 2nd Annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Art Contest

August 26, 2024: In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month this September, BryLin Hospital is hosting its 2nd Annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Art Contest. Open to residents of Western New York, this contest offers a creative outlet for expressing thoughts and emotions related to suicide prevention and raising awareness about this critical issue.

Emphasizing Support:

Art is a powerful tool for communicating complex emotions and experiences. This year, we encourage participants to explore the theme of “You Are Not Alone” through their art. By focusing on the importance of support in mental health and suicide prevention, this contest aims to contribute to reducing the stigma surrounding these conversations.

We believe this Suicide Prevention Awareness Art Contest can serve as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue. Whether submitting or viewing these artworks, individuals may feel inspired to share their own experiences with mental health, suicide, or the experiences of their loved ones. The ultimate goal is to create an environment where these topics are discussed openly, and where support is offered and received without hesitation.

Submission Guidelines:

Qualified art can take various forms, including paintings, drawings, collages, or poems (or perhaps a written song). The winning entries will be showcased within BryLin Hospital, on the official website, and across social media platforms.

Suicide Prevention Awareness Art Contest Rules:

• THEME: The theme of the contest will again be “You Are Not Alone“,  underscoring the vital role of support in addressing mental health and suicide prevention. The goal is to remind individuals that they do not have to face their struggles in isolation, help is available. All submissions should incorporate this theme.
• ELIGIBILITY:
  • You must be 12 years of age or older to be eligible for a “Prize” but submissions may be displayed in the Hospital.
  • You must live in within the 8 counties of Western New York (Erie, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, & Wyoming). Winners are encouraged to attend the ceremony in person.
  • You must “declare” that the artwork you submitted for the Suicide Prevention Awareness Art Contest is entirely your original creation. Please sign and date this Suicide Prevention Awareness Art Contest – Declaration of Authenticity and submit it along with your artwork.
• SUBMISSIONS: You must include your full name, age, phone number and email (if you have one). You may submit your art in any one of the following ways:
  • You may drop off original or quality reproduced copy of the art at the front desk of BryLin Hospital (1263 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209) to the attention of “Marketing Department”.
  • You may mail the original or a quality reproduced copy of the art to BryLin Hospital to the attention of “Marketing Department”.
  • You may email a digital original or quality reproduced copy of the art to info@brylin.com to the attention of “Marketing Department”.
• DEADLINE: All submissions must be received by the end of day September 18, 2024 to be eligible.
• JUDGING: A designated BryLin Hospital leadership team will judge the entries fairly based on eligibility guidelines.
• ANNOUNCEMENT: The winner(s) will be contacted and those winning entries will be announced (via social media, website and press release) sometime between September 20 – 24th.
  • We will announce (3) Winners – 1st, 2nd & 3rd place.
  • Each winner will receive a Visa Gift Card (1st Place– $500, 2nd Place – $250, and 3rd Place -$150).
• WINNERS & OTHER ENTRIES: Participants will agree to have their art displayed in the Hospital (for 30 days). The winning entries will be displayed prominently.
• CEREMONY: We invite all winners to attend an awards ceremony (tentatively planned for September 24th/time TBD) to accept their “Prize”.
  • Winner(s) will be encouraged to attend the Ceremony to accept their prize.
• PROMOTION: The contest and winning submissions will be promoted through the Hospital’s website, social media platforms, and through other PR efforts (including media). 

Questions?  Please call 716-886-8200 ext. 7614 or email the director of marketing (Mark Nowak) at mnowak@brylin.com with any questions.

Press Release: See the press release for the Suicide Prevention Awareness Art Contest here.

See Last Year’s Submissions & Winners Here: ‘Intervention and prevention’: BryLin Hospital hosts awards ceremony for Suicide Prevention Art Contest

*BryLin Hospital reserves the right to make decisions about the Suicide Prevention Awareness Art Contest, even if they are not stated in these rules and guidelines. This includes the right to disqualify any entry, to change the rules and guidelines at any time, and to cancel the contest altogether.