In 2025 we raised over $5,000 to support youth with doctor prescribed arts experiences. Thank you, Steamboat Springs!!
Spring of 2026 the challenge begins again.
Join us for 50 days of creating and exploring.
- You set your daily goal for the next 50 days- do you want to create or explore?
- Art can include photographs, paintings, pottery, stories, poems.
- Post daily art and explorations and tag us at #PrescriptionForJoy at https://www.instagram.com/prescriptionforjoy/ or drop you artwork at Wildhorse Arts & Cinema to be displayed throughout the month (655 Marketplace Plaza).
- Together we can change what mental health care looks like in our community. Together we can change lives and change the way our youth see the world.
Creative Prompts
50 Days of Creative Prompts
Day 1
Create something inspired by today’s sky.
Day 2
Photograph a hidden detail.
Day 3
Draw your favorite place.
Day 4
Fold an origami animal.
Day 5
Collect three interesting textures.
Day 6
Paint with only two colors.
Day 7
Capture a shadow.
Day 8
Write six words about joy.
Day 9
Sketch a tree.
Day 10
Create art from recycled materials.
Day 11
Photograph something yellow.
Day 12
Draw with your non-dominant hand.
Day 13
Make a nature collage.
Day 14
Capture a reflection.
Day 15
Create a tiny sculpture.
Day 16
Photograph a pattern.
Day 17
Draw a dream creature.
Day 18
Write a short poem.
Day 19
Create something inspired by water.
Day 20
Photograph a moment of kindness.
Day 21
Sketch your morning coffee or tea.
Day 22
Make a paper flower.
Day 23
Find beauty in something ordinary.
Day 24
Draw a favorite memory.
Day 25
Photograph movement.
Day 26
Create with leaves, sticks, or stones.
Day 27
Doodle for ten minutes.
Day 28
Capture something that makes you smile.
Day 29
Draw a self-portrait.
Day 30
Create art inspired by music.
Day 31
Photograph a doorway.
Day 32
Make something miniature.
Day 33
Sketch a cloud.
Day 34
Write a note to your future self.
Day 35
Create using circles only.
Day 36
Photograph a favorite color.
Day 37
Draw a place you’ve never been.
Day 38
Make an origami boat.
Day 39
Capture a sign of change.
Day 40
Create something inspired by the moon.
Day 41
Photograph something old.
Day 42
Draw your favorite animal.
Day 43
Create a piece about hope.
Day 44
Find and photograph symmetry.
Day 45
Make art with found objects.
Day 46
Draw a map of your day.
Day 47
Capture a quiet moment.
Day 48
Create something that glows.
Day 49
Photograph what “home” means to you.
Day 50
Create something that brings you joy.
About Prescription For the Arts:
Imagine a world where, instead of just prescribing pills, doctors could prescribe a ticket to a concert, a dance class, or a painting session to treat mental health challenges like isolation, depression, and anxiety. Undiscovered Earth’s new program, Prescription for the Arts, is pioneering this innovative approach right here in Colorado, launching the state’s first program of its kind in partnership with Pediatrics of Steamboat Springs.
This program empowers doctors to prescribe meaningful arts experiences to youth under 18, providing a measurable and scalable alternative to traditional treatments. Research has shown that engaging in the arts can significantly improve overall health and well-being by boosting serotonin and dopamine levels—chemicals in the brain that promote happiness and reduce stress. Arts activities also equip young people with lifelong coping tools, helping them manage emotions and build resilience.
With roots in the UK, where it’s already transforming the lives of over 3,000,000 people, this initiative is backed by studies from leading institutions like Harvard and Stanford. We’re excited to bring this proven, holistic approach to mental health to our community, making a lasting impact on the well-being of our youngest generations.
Interested in supporting the effort?
All funds raised support Wildhorse Arts & Cinema’s Prescription for the Arts’ efforts to provide tools to youth struggling with mental health issues. Donate here