
Mental Health Art Contest – Quinlan Visual Arts Center & Ryan Joiner Foundation
September 21 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join us on September 21st at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center (514 Green St, Gainesville, GA 30501) for this year’s Connections in Color: Mental Health Art Contest—now taking place in September to align with Suicide Prevention Month. This shift highlights the importance of raising awareness, sparking dialogue, and promoting mental wellness through creativity. This years theme is still celebrating the impact of nature and the world around us on mental health.
8th-12th Grade students from Gainesville City Schools, Hall County Schools, private schools, and homeschoolers are invited to participate in this unique live art competition.
Reception & Awards Ceremony:
Date: September 22, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Winners Announced: 6:00 PM
Date: September 22, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Winners Announced: 6:00 PM