Call for Art Creativity Contest - HUMANITY UNITES US ALL

Submissions open from August 6 – September 23
A selection committee from Public Arts Midland and the Cultural Awareness Coalition will review all eligible entries. Selected artists will have their work featured at a public reception at Creative 360.

Opening Reception & Award Announcements:
October 7 / 5:30 – 7:00 pm @ Creative 360 /
Everyone is welcome, there is no charge.

Public Arts Midland and the Cultural Awareness Coalition invite community members from across the Great Lakes Bay Region to submit original artwork inspired by the 2026 Global Diversity Month theme: “Humanity Unites Us All.”

This collaborative project celebrates the powerful connection between art and culture. We believe creativity can bring people together, deepen understanding, and reflect the richness of our community.

While our daily experiences, histories, and identities may differ, we are all connected by our shared humanity. At our core, we are all seeking safety, belonging, and care. This theme encourages you to explore those universal connections—and how recognizing them can foster unity, empathy, and understanding.

We invite you to think broadly about identity and human experience. This may include race, culture, traditions, age, abilities, mental and physical health, orientation, socioeconomic background, and more.

This opportunity is open to everyone—kids, teens, adults, older adults, experienced artists, and those just beginning their creative journey. We look forward to seeing how you express our shared humanity through your art

FOR IMPORTANT DETAILS VISIT https://www.midlandfoundation.org/creativity-contest/