Ben Speaks is a non-profit organization committed to providing a  space for all people to share their expressions through all mediums of art and music to prevent self-harm and encourage positive channels of expression as we move through the inherent life challenges we all face,  especially at this time of the COVID-19 Pandemic. We are an all-inclusive platform where artists and musicians, especially children,  teens, young adults and parents with their kids are welcome. We wish to create a safe platform for artists and musicians to showcase their amazing work and express how this platform has helped them to persevere and stay optimistic and positive especially NOW.

Submission Guidelines: 

All forms of art are welcome, including but not limited to:

• Drawing 
• Painting 
• Sculpture
• Photography 
• Digital Art 
• Video Art 
• Dance
• Design
• Mixed Media Art
• Fashion Design
• Poetry
• Musical Performance (does not have to be original but must have your unique twist/interpretation). It can be any genre or form. 

Anything containing hate speech,  obscenity, profanity, or any discriminatory terms towards oneself or others will not be accepted. 

We are encouraging all submissions be in the vein of expressing the emotions of:

LOVE/JOY 

STRENGTH/COURAGE

FAITH/HOPE

GROWTH/RESILIENCE

PEACE/CALM 

GRATITUDE

We encourage you to share expressions that are uplifting and have helped you grow into a better version of yourself during these trying times. We are excited to share you work with the world!

If you are under the age of 18, we are sorry, but you must have a parent or  guardian submit for you. Just have them create their own submittable account login and submit for you.