The fifth edition of the International Contest for Minority Artists invites creators from around the world to submit powerful artistic responses to the theme “War and Reconciliation.”
Organised under the Minority Artists for Human Rights Initiative, the contest positions art as a catalyst for dialogue, justice and cross-cultural understanding, particularly in contexts shaped by conflict and healing.
Focus
This global initiative seeks to amplify the voices of minority artists whose work reflects lived experiences of war, reconciliation, coexistence, and resilience.
Through creative expression, the programme aims to raise awareness of human rights issues while fostering lasting connections between artists, cultural institutions and global audiences.
Programme benefits
Selected artists gain international visibility through a UN-supported platform dedicated to highlighting minority voices in global human rights discourse.
Participants benefit from professional exposure, inclusion in a global artistic network, and opportunities to engage with cultural institutions, advocacy organisations and human rights bodies worldwide.
Who can enter
The contest is open to artists who identify as belonging to a national, ethnic, religious, or linguistic minority.
Eligible participants include:
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Individual artists or artist collectives.
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Visual artists working in any medium or artistic style.
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Women and LGBTQI+ artists from minority backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants must be the original creators or contributors to the submitted works.
Submission requirements
Artists are invited to submit five artworks responding to the theme War and Reconciliation.
Submissions must be provided in digital format, either through file uploads or online links. All artistic styles are welcome, and participants retain full ownership and intellectual property rights over their work.
Deadline
The application deadline is March 1, 2026. Interested artists should apply via the UN Human Rights website.
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