2026 Brain Art Contest & Showcase
Schedule
Mon, 08 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
University of Victoria, Visual Arts | Victoria, BC
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This year's theme is "In Mind: Community & Culture".Hosted by UVicโs Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health (IALH) and the University of Victoria, Faculty of Fine Arts.
How does community and culture shape our mental well-being across the lifespan? What stories of resilience, vulnerability, healing, ritual, care, and support can be told through art? Weโre inviting creators of all ages and abilities to explore these questions through any art form โ visual, written, performance, or digital.
๐ Entry Deadline: May 26th at 4:00pm
๐ Showcase & Awards Ceremony: , June 8 - 12th, 10amโ4pm at Audain Gallery, Visual Arts Bldg, UVic Campus
๐ Prizes: awarded by age category + a public voted People's Choice Award
๐ฅ Age Categories:
โข Young Creators (12 & under)
โข Teen & Youth Visions (13โ24)
โข Adult Reflections (25+)
โ Who Can Enter?
Everyone! Whether youโre a UVic student, faculty, staff, or community member โ no artistic experience required.
๐ฉ How to Submit:
Entry form required โ find it here: uvic.ca/research/centres/aging/events/brainart/index.php
๐ Help us spread the word! Post our event in your school, workplace, or community.
Use #BrainArt2026 and tag us @uvichealthresearch to show us what you're working on!
Questions? Contact [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
University of Victoria, Visual Arts, Victoria, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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