Calling All Young Creatives
Open to Ages 10 to 25 in NYS
All young people ages 10 to 25 in New York State are invited to submit a creative piece commenting on the choices that lead to underage alcohol, cannabis and drug use. No lectures. No adults. We're giving you the mic. What do you want other young people to know about the real risks of alcohol, cannabis, and drugs? Submissions may include visual art such as billboards, posters, animations, or short-form videos (acting, dancing, singing, etc.) – just to name a few.
Let's Get Real
Tell Us. Get Featured.
We know adults don't always speak your language, so it’s important for young people to hear from each other.
Your voice matters, so share the message you think other young people should consider to help prevent or delay alcohol, cannabis, or other drug use.
We’re open to stories about why young people make certain choices around alcohol, drugs, or cannabis, what drives those choices, and what support is needed to prevent underage substance use.
Make a Difference
How it Works
Create your original work by following the submission guidelines, and be part of a campaign that truly makes a difference.
Create your original work by following the submission guidelines, and be part of a campaign that truly makes a difference.
- Create Original Content Visual art, including billboards, posters, animations, and short-form videos must follow our submission guidelines to be considered.
- Submit By July 1, 2026 Once your piece is ready, submit it through our online form.
- Get Noticed Statewide If your submission is selected, your work could be seen on digital billboards, in sports stadiums and on social media feeds across NYS.
Need to Know
Submission Guidelines
We'll review submissions based on the following guidelines and let you know if your piece was selected. The selected submissions will be used in various media formats throughout the state during the campaign.
- You must be between the ages of 10 to 25 to enter.
- The deadline to submit is July 1, 2026.
- One submission per person.
- Submissions must include the title of the submission, your name, email address, phone number, age, place of residence, school or organization, and a short artist bio.
- Submissions may include visual art, such as billboards, posters, animations, or short-form videos (acting, dancing, singing, etc.)—just to name a few.
- Video recordings cannot be longer than one minute.
- Content may not contain profanity or derogatory language.
- All submissions must be appropriate, respectful, and in line with the prevention mission of the campaign.
- Avoid wearing branded merchandise and showing logos in your submission.
- All participants must sign and send a completed General Consent & License form. If participants are under 18 years of age, a General Consent & License for a Minor form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.
- Acceptable file formats of artworks include JPEG, PDF, PNG, MP4, and MP3 and must be labeled as follows: “title _lastname_firstname.”
- Acceptable file formats of coversheet include DOC or PDF and must be labeled as follows: “coversheet_lastname_firstname.”
- All submitted artwork will become the property of the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). By submitting art, the artist acknowledges that work selected and posted will be used without compensation.
Ready to Take Action?
Submit by July 1, 2026
Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your perspective and ignite important conversations about underage substance use.