‘Art Heals’ at BVT will shine a light on student mental health

Student artists at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School will get creative for a cause by sharing their personal stories through their artwork to help raise awareness of mental health and support teen suicide prevention. 

The Art Heals: Shine Your Light Chalk Festival on May 12, is all about the healing power of art. The school campus at 65 Pleasant Street in Upton will come alive with color, creativity, and meaning as student artists create unique sidewalk chalk murals that reflect their mental health stories on the theme of light and how “art heals.” 

In collaboration with the School Based Health Center, they’ll showcase art as a positive way of expressing emotions, diminishing negative feelings and thoughts. 

Later that evening, the community is welcomed to attend an evening chalk walk from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to view the completed masterpieces. The event is free and open to the public. 

It’s an opportunity to connect with others in a shared appreciation and awareness of how art can be used as a strategic tool in the treatment of mental health. This event is possible in partnership with BVT’s Visual Arts Department, School Based Health Center, and supported by grants from Grafton, Mendon, Milford, and Millville Cultural Councils (Mass Cultural Council’s Local Cultural Councils Program).

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