Migraine is not just a bad headache. We want people to be aware that migraines are treatable-and it is a disease that can be controlled. This contest is a way to raise that awareness. Sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Pfizer Inc, the contest will culminate in an exhibition in Chicago in June during National Headache Awareness Week to showcase the winning artwork. Migraine Masterpiece winners will be selected by a panel of distinguished judges chosen by the National Headache Foundation.
Art is a part of life and life a part of art.
The contest is open to diagnosed migraine sufferers nationwide and will have three top winners and 22 merit awards. All winners and award recipients will have their work included in the Migraine Masterpieces art exhibition, receive a certificate of excellence and photos of their work distributed to news media nationwide. The top three winners will receive round-trip airfare and accommodations to attend the opening of the art exhibit in June. Founded in 1970, it provides information for the more than 45 million people who experience chronic recurring headaches, their families and the health care professionals who treat them. Dedicated to funding research in the field of headache and various treatment options, the NHF strives to educate the public that headaches are a legitimate biological disease and that sufferers should receive understanding and continuity of care.