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News

20th Annual John J. Benoit Behavioral Health Arts Festival Art Show & Creative Writing Contest

May 13, 2025

News from: Nami Coachella Valley

A Free Community Event that supports the talents of Local Artists living with mental health diagnoses by showcasing their amazing Writing and Art, and including Artists who support them. Enjoy Paintings, Drawings, Jewelry and More in celebration of May is Mental Health Month!

  • Tuesday, May 13, 2025
  • 11 AM to 2 PM
  • Taj Mahal Building, Riverside County Fairgrounds
  • 82-503 Hwy 111, Indio, California 92201

Enter at Gate 4 off of Arabia Street

Awards: Grand Prize $100, 1st Place $75, 2nd Place $50, 3rd Place $25

Awards Ceremony will be at 12:30pm. You must be present or have a designated representative present to receive Contest Awards.

Hosted by Riverside County Desert Behavioral Health Board

Exhibitor/Contest Rules:

Artists Please bring your art (maximum 5 pieces) to Mary Carpio or Denise Morgan at the Indio Oasis Adult or Children’s Clinic 47-825 Oasis Street, Indio, 92201 on May 5 Mon, May 6 Tue, or May 7 Wed between 8AM and 4:30PM. All Artwork MUST be turned in by 4:30PM May 7,

No Exceptions. (Artwork brought in after May 7 will not be accepted.) An Artwork Registration Form must be attached to each piece. Forms are available at the Peer Center, Windy Springs, the TAY Center, the Clinics and by e-mail request to [email protected] with subject line “Art Show Registration Form” and will available for you to fill out at the Indio Clinic. Please have all artwork taken from the Taj Mahal after the Art Show ends on May 13. Artwork may be sold/purchased at the Show, with 100% payment to the Artist.

Authors the DEADLINE for e-submission of writing entries (maximum 5 pieces) is Thursday May 1, 2025 to [email protected]

with subject line “Creative Writing Contest”. Writing Entries submitted online DO NOT need a Registration Form. Each entry must have the following information: 1) a Title, 2) your name and contact information, 3) if you are willing to be published, and 4) who will pick up any awards if you don’t attend. (If you combine Art with Writing you must submit the Writing portion by email in order to be entered in the Writing Contest.)

In-Person Option for turning in Writing: Turn in your written copy to Mary Carpio or Denise Morgan at the Indio Oasis Clinic,

47-825 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201 by Thurs May 1 with a Registration Form. For Questions contact Mary Carpio at 760-863-8586

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1515 6TH ST.
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Indio, CA 92201

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