The Peer Art Calendar is a new annual fundraising initiative designed to highlight the creativity and perspectives of peers with lived experience in mental health. Each year, we will showcase original artwork submitted by peers across the state, creating a full-sized wall calendar that celebrates artistic expression, community and empowerment.

Download Flyer HERE
Click HERE for last year’s calendar
SUBMISSION FORM HERE
  • Artwork must be created by individuals (minimum age of 18) who identify as peers in mental health in Maine. A peer in mental health means an individual with lived experience with mental health as part of their story.
  • Artwork is accepted by digital and physical submission
    • Digital submission is recommended
    • If submitting by physical submission, a submission form is still required
      • If submitting a physical submission (i.e. a sculpture), please still include a photo of the art in the submission. If selected we will work with you to get a high quality image for the calendar.
  • All artwork must be original, human-made, and without AI assistance
    • If AI elements are detected, submission will not be considered
  • Artwork mediums accepted: paintings, digital art, illustrations, and others*
    • *for any questions regarding accepted mediums of artwork, please email at ssavage-bellavance@maineccsm.org
  • Photography itself as an art form is not accepted (photographing a physical artwork for submission is required)
  • Size and Resolution Requirements
    • When submitting photos of your art via submission form online, make sure the image is clear and shows the whole art piece you wish to submit for the calendar
      • Artwork will be printed in size 8.5″ x 11″
      • File types accepted are JPG and PNG
      • Minimum DPI is 300
  • Each submission must include an artist statement on their piece and how it resonates with the theme, “Through My Eyes”
  • Submission Deadline is October 15th 2026 for the 2027 calendar. Look back for 2028!
SUBMISSION FORM HERE
  • Entry does not guarantee selection for the calendar. A panel of artists and volunteers will be selecting the entries that will be showcased in the calendar. Each artist submission will receive notification in October 2025 if their artwork was selected or not.
  • There will be 12 total final selections made (one for each month and one for the cover).
  • Calendars will go on sale on the CCSM website starting November 2026
  • By submitting your artwork you agree to grant CCSM permission to reproduce and use your artwork for the 2027 Peer Artwork Calendar and related promotional materials.
  • The artists whose artwork is selected by the committee for the 2026 calendar will be contacted via email in October 2026.

For all questions please email ssavage-bellavance@maineccsm.org

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The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) is an independent public instrumentality and provides a nonpartisan or nonbiased perspective on any topic we speak on. Our goal is to represent the voice of people with lived experience with mental health challenges in public policy and legislative matters.

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