The 34 Gallery
@34gallery
is an International Virtual Arts Initiative based on UN Agenda 2030 SDG 3.4 & created by SimukaAfrica.org to promote global mental health awareness.
If you have excessive #guilt over past mistakes, move toward self-forgiveness. There is no "perfect human." We are all unique individuals learning on the path of life. Allow yourself to heal. ❤️ WIth Love, SimukaAfrica.org & 34gallery.org #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #outreach
Amarachi Enyinnaya is a Mental Health #advocate amplifying voices in #suicide prevention. This week, she discusses how continued #guilt over #failure, #parenting, & #poverty can be detrimental to mental health. Read it here: bit.ly/4bnH5HZ #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #outreach
34gallery.org Artist Simone Behrsing: "Every meaningful crossing demands trust. Step by step, a fragile bridge of choices leads toward a future that may collapse or become home. We never cross certainty; we cross possibility." More: linktr.ee/simonebehrsing #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #bridges
34gallery.org Artist Mary.Stone.Art: "Constructed from separate stones, the figure holds itself in a quiet gesture of compassion. Recovery is about gathering our scattered pieces and finding peace within them." More on IG: @mary.stone.art #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #recovery
Marilou S. Pitlo is a development #communications expert & #advocate. This week, she discusses mental health and working #parents, including ways to manage stress on tight schedules. Read it here: bit.ly/44OF70K #SDG3 #children #parenting #careers #outreach
34gallery.org Artist Karen: “A steam #train surges forward, embodying movement through time. Ethereal strands of light and energy flow like living currents between past and future, memory and possibility.” More: webbiesocial.com/stacks/karen #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #bridges
34gallery.org Artist Motherbear_eth: “On my recovery from #PTSD, I find that #art helps me express the feelings in my heart and serves as a release of emotions for me.” More on Objkt.com: @motherbear #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #recovery
34gallery.org & partner WebbieSocial.com present the "Storms" #OpenCall! Join us to explore #change, #nature, & #healing! DEADLINE: July 31st, 2026 Learn more: bit.ly/3RsI29q Submit your art: Webbiesocial.com #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #storms
34gallery.org Artist Art From Above: "When life places stones in your path, be the water. A persistent drop of water will wear away even the hardest stone." More: www.cynthiafotografie.nl #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #bridges
34gallery.org Artist Celestino Espinoza López: "The central figure is constructed from fragments of memories because I believe that recovery occurs where memory ceases to be merely a wound and transforms into knowledge." More: celestinoespinozalopez.art #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #recovery
This week, try active #listening. Be present with your friends and loved ones. By doing so, we can create real moments that become beautiful memories. With Love, SimukaAfrica.org & 34gallery.org #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #outreach
Our annual “Portraits of Self" #OpenCall has been created to explore #personality, #perspective & #reinvention. #FineArt, #AIart, #Audiovisual #Art & #Poetry accepted. Submit by July 31st: bit.ly/3RsI29q #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #portraits
Too often #weekends are used by #youth & #adults to catch-up on everything else except rest. Make your mental health a priority this weekend. Otherwise, your body will make the decision for you when it isn't convenient. With Love, SimukaAfrica.org #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #outreach
"Evening of the Seventh" by 34 Gallery Publicity Advisor @web-horizons.bsky.social: "'Evening of the Seventh,' also known as the Star Festival, is a Japanese festival. It celebrates the meeting of the deities Orihime & Hikoboshi." More on IG: @web3_horizons #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #bridges
34gallery.org Artist Sierra Renee: "Rather than representing a completed connection, my work considers the bridge itself as a structure built on the willingness to leave a shore before the next is visible." More on WebbieSocial.com: Sierra Renee #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #bridges
34gallery.org Artist Naser Khesali: "This portrait is a tribute to a woman who carried more #pain than anyone should have to bear. Through this work, I honor her #resilience & stand beside the wounds she carried for so many years." More on IG: @naserkhesali #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #recovery
34gallery.org Artist Joyce: “Every meaningful relationship, dream, or beginning requires a first step. Trust is choosing to place your weight on the bridge, believing that what connects you to the other side is stronger than fear.” More: aijoy.weebly.com #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #bridges
Faly Iharisoa Rajaonarivelo is a Simuka Africa #SDG Contributor committed to meaningful youth engagement. This week, she discusses why active #listening is a vital skill for youth. Read it here: bit.ly/44OF70K #SDG3 #mentalhealth #children #youth #outreach
SimukaAfrica.org & our 34 Gallery Staff hope you enjoyed "Savor" & "Weightless" art from our selected artists. Starting today, we begin "Recovery" & "Bridges" #dailyart to explore #traumarecovery and #connection. Remember: Artists Create Golden Ages! #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #outreach
For 20 years, Simuka Africa has sought to prepare the youth of #Zimbabwe for the future. Sign up for our SAYA Career Development Briefing to discover the latest #internship, #fellowship, & #employment opportunities. VIsit: bit.ly/40P5dPP #SDG4 #SDG8 #careerdevelopment #careers
Noriko Hatanaka is a talented #graphicdesigner & our 34 Gallery #Empower4Her Advisor. This week, she discusses her additional work with Action for Child Development Trust (ACDT) & ways #children are empowered by #climate #education. Read it here: bit.ly/4bnH5HZ #SDG3 #SDG4 #youth #STEM #outreach
34gallery.org Art Advisor @charoa1974.bsky.social: "I sat down in the swing the way adults do things. It held me. Then I lifted my feet & something in my chest cracked open like a window that hadn't been touched in years." More: mindsoulmeditations.com #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #weightless
The 34 Gallery presents "The Art of Crisis," a #peersupport group series where participants learn how to shift mental health crisis into mental health #arts #advocacy. Join us tomorrow for Session 7! Register on our homepage: 34gallery.org #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #outreach
Tend your mind like a #garden. Nurture the thoughts and ideas you seek to grow. With diligent effort, #confidence, #gratitude, #kindness & #focus will bloom! With Love, SimukaAfrica.org & 34gallery.org #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #outreach
34gallery.org Artist Simone Behrsing: “Once held in tension, the #fabric loosens and gives itself to the air. Suspended between force and freedom, the material no longer carries itself. It is carried. More: linktr.ee/simonebehrsing #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #weightless
“Learning The Wind” by 34gallery.org Artist Adriano C.: ”The small traveler moves through currents it cannot fully predict. What carries it forward is the willingness to follow motion into the unknown.” More: linktr.ee/adri72 #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #weightless
“When Gravity Forgot My Name” by 34gallery.org Artist @johannanyqvist.bsky.social: "A girl is lifted toward an endless sky. The work invites viewers to reflect on moments when we allow ourselves to trust the unknown." More: linktr.ee/johannanyqvist #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #weightless
For #youth just entering the #workforce, navigating a #career can seem daunting. These five professional daily routines can shift your focus toward positivity and success. Remember: We believe in you! ❤️ With love, SimukaAfrica.org & 34gallery.org #SDG4 #SDG8 #careerdevelopment #outreach
Dr. Nemi Jain, Ph.D., is a Sherwin-Williams leader (retired), UN Volunteer, and consultant. This week, he discusses #technology & human adaptation over time, including ways #AI may currently shift global industries and careers. Read it here: bit.ly/44OF70K #SDG4 #SDG8 #careers #education #outreach
34gallery.org Artist Lord Iiiip: “Some burdens leave quietly.Not with victory, but with release.” More on IG: @lord_iiiip #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #weightless