GVAD is sharing this information:
Paint What Words Cannot Say
To every child who listens with their heart,
To every young artist whose silence sings
We invite you to paint your truth.
Eligibility:
- Are you between the ages of 5 and 16?
- Are you Deaf or hard of hearing? Or a friend of someone who is?
- Do you have a story that lives in color?
Then this canvas is yours.
Contest Themes:
- My Happy World
Imagine a joyful world where all children are friends, where every voice is heard, every difference is embraced, and every culture is celebrated across Canada. - My Superpower
Show how your hearing device, sign language, or anything you love makes your world magical with any cultural background, wherever you live in Canada! - Inspired by Gush-Goli (Flower-Ear)
Bring the magical story of Gush-Goli — Flower-Ear — to life through your art!
Listen to the story on our YouTube channel or visit us on Instagram.
Then draw what inspires you from the story, let your imagination bloom!
How to Submit:
- Scan your painting or take a photo of it.
- Upload it to: faranakfoundation.com
Let your art be seen, heard, and celebrated.
Deadline: February 15, 2026
Together, we’ll celebrate National Deaf History Month with your brilliance at the heart.
Watch it in ASL: https://youtu.be/D-tEj57eyb4?si=JzaL5DE8Rycfe1Zz
