26 February 2007, News Release
On Wednesday 28 February, the Mental Health Foundation will host a UK-wide art competition to find an image to feature on the cover of its forthcoming report about young people’s mental health services.
Based on the evaluation of eight voluntary organisations that deliver a range of services to young people who are in a mental health, emotional or social crisis, the report will include findings and a number of recommendations for those working with young people aged 16 to 25.
Young people from the eight voluntary organisations have submitted pieces of artwork that will be judged by five members of Raw Canvas, a youth initiative run at Tate Modern that offers a perspective on modern and contemporary art. The winning piece of art will feature on the cover of the report to be published in September 2007. All of the pieces will be displayed at the charity’s national summits in the autumn and feature inside the report.
Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation said:
“We couldn’t help but notice the variety and volume of artwork that was being created by young people at the eight voluntary organisations involved in this project. We wanted to showcase some of the artwork and get young people directly involved in the project.”
Notes to editors:
The event starts at 5pm on Wednesday 28 February. To attend the event (media photography is permitted) please contact Fran Gorman or Laura Gibson on 020 7803 1128 / 1130 or email the press office
The Mental Health Foundation uses research and practical projects to help people survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems. We work to influence policy, including government at the highest levels. And we use our knowledge to raise awareness and to help tackle the stigma attached to mental illness. We reach millions of people every year through our media work, information booklets and online services.
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