Art Contest

We invite any Black young person between ages 13 to 18 to contribute a reflection for a book called Young Black Changemakers and the Road to Racial Justice, which will be published by Cambridge University Press in 2023. This book is based on interviews with 43 Black youth who are highly civically engaged and working toward social and community change in many ways. The purpose of the book is to document these youth’s experiences and how and why Black youth become changemakers.

 

Contest Details:

Who Can Enter? 

Any young person between the ages of 13-18 who identifies as Black and has a perspective to voice! Individuals and groups are welcome to enter. 

What Can I Submit? 

  • Drawings

  • Paintings

  • Photographs

  • Poetry 

  • Short Essays

  • Other Artwork

Written work can be very short (one or two lines) or longer. A maximum length is 500 words. 

​Images should be submitted in high resolution (300dpi).

Any creative expression or reflection is welcomed. We are looking for pieces that relate to and reflect on one or more themes of the book. The themes are outlined here. 

What Can I Win? 

We will select a maximum of 15 pieces of artwork. If selected, your work and your name will end up in the published book!  As a thank you for your work, selected art will receive $20 and a copy of the book. If your artwork is selected for the book cover, you will receive $200. All winners will be honored at a ceremony. Anyone who submits but is not selected will receive a small gift of appreciation.

 If your work is selected you will need to sign a license agreement, giving us permission to include your work in the book.

Please keep in mind that images used inside the book will be printed in black/white/greyscale and cover art will be printed in color. 

How and When Do I Submit? 

Submit by July 15th clicking the black button below. If you experience issues submitting using the form please email wraylake@luskin.ucla.edu .

What if I Have More Questions? 

If you have questions or want to talk through your ideas, please contact Laura at wraylake@luskin.ucla.edu with the subject line “Young Black Changemakers”. We’ll make sure your questions get answered or set up a meeting with a member of our team. Don’t be shy! We’d love to talk with you.