The 8 Dimensions of Wellness Creative Arts Contest

On April 27th, we at Envision Partnerships launched our 8 Dimensions of Wellness Creative Arts Contest. People from across the Butler County region were invited to create art that promotes positive, specific messaging about the benefits of health and well-being based on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness. 
The winners of this contest have been decided and were notified of their accomplishment and given the prize for their placements.
Winning entries for this contest were selected by a panel of judges. The creative arts projects were chosen on the following criteria:
-Originality/creativity
-Ability to deliver a message in a clear, cohesive and impactful way
-Effectiveness in addressing the 8 Dimensions of Wellness concept
-Accuracy of information presented
A big thanks to all those who participated; for all of the time and effort that put into creating this work of art based on the theme “Well. Together.” 
 

1st Place Middle School: Emma Willis

The photographs in this artwork were produced and taken by Emma Willis to support increasing quality of life through intellectual and financial dimensions.

1st Place High School: Gabriel Maxwell

"This video I created shows my way of ensuring well-being through physical fitness, being free minded and being able to do those things you love. The physical fitness aspect of this shows that I’m active while having a good time. Being free minded is seen in that I can relax and have fun. Also I’m doing my own thing that I love. Do what you love and have a good time to doing it." -Gabriel Maxwell

Tied 2nd Place High School: Adriana Sanchez

"Starry Starry Night" landscape piece created by Adriana

Tied 2nd Place High School: Melanie Portillo

"Dreamsky" portrait by Melanie, showcasing emotional wellness and environmental wellness.

1st Place Adult Division: Doreen Barrow

This painting by Doreen who runs the Fitton Family YMCA Running Club, shows two of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness; physical and social. There is a special meaning behind her artwork:

"I lost my little sister to addictions in 2015. Seeing her struggle, knowing she didn’t want to be the way she was, seeing her feel like it was her fault was the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through. If I could have kicked drugs and alcohol for her I would have, but as much as we tried to help we just couldn’t do it for her.
My painting shows two runners at the end of a long race, one is helping the other by sharing their water - Running has always been my way of dealing with stress. I believe in a way it parallels addictions. I coach junior high and high school kids, I can give them a training plan but I can’t do it for them. They have to want to do the work, and they have to do it. The runner in the painting is offering a helping hand but the other runner has to accept it, and finish the race by themselves."

2nd Place Adult Division: Julia Jerger

"Having Wellness During a Pandemic" written by Julia Jerger