The Canadian Mental Health Association is now calling for art submissions for its 2023 Cash Calendar. While the Cash Calendar is CMHA’s largest annual fundraiser, it is also their way of allowing Saskatchewan Artists an opportunity to showcase their work. The theme for 2023 is, “What Makes You Smile?” 

In an effort to further celebrate Saskatchewan Artists, the Saskatchewan CMHA Division Office has formed a new partnership with a professional arts Centre. 

“This year they’ve added a new kind of concept to it, so not only will your artwork if you’re chosen, will be in the Cash Calendar, but they are also doing a gallery show at the Conexus Art Centre,” said Tasha Collins, Director of Weyburn’s CMHA Branch. 

“For anybody who makes it into the cash calendar you will also be featured at a gallery show at the Conexus Art Centre in Regina in the fall,” explained Collins.  

Collins shared accepted submissions are not limited to paintings. 

“They said they can feature anybody, whether its dance or makeup or theatre or sculptures, maybe it’s music, painting, it can be any type of artistry, each individual can submit up to two pieces,” added Collins. 

“I certainly encourage, Weyburn is a very talented community, and we’ve had many people from Weyburn selected to be highlighted in the cash calendars from previous years,” said Collins. 

The deadline for submissions is May 2, 2022, those selected for the calendar will also receive cash prizes ranging from $50 to $200.  All submissions will be featured on CMHA’s Instagram Account, to find out more information you can go to CMHA’s website here.