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A CALL TO MEN

The Youth Rising Art Contest is a collective art experience that invites high school students to use art as a medium to dream boldly about the future they want to experience.

Experiment. Think outside the box.

Bring your creative voice to this contest, and you might win a $2,000 award for your idea! Submissions can include art forms like essays, poetry, music, art, photography, film, etc.

Join young leaders across the world in imagining a better tomorrow!

Let the following questions guide you during your creation process:

What does a hopeful and connected future look like to you?

How might creativity bring people together to solve challenges or inspire change?

What values or ideas would you build into the foundation of a better tomorrow?

How can imagination help us to see new possibilities for our communities and world?

What role do young people play in shaping the story of the future?

How can your art inspire others to think differently or dream bigger?

Medium Classifications

The arts are defined as modes of expression that use skill or imagination in the creation of aesthetic objects, environments, or experiences that can be shared with others. Traditional categories within the arts include:

Architecture

(typically interior design, designing a building structure)

Auditory

(musical composition, podcast)

Graphic Arts

(expressed on a flat surface, design, a visual communication technique that relies on the creation and use of images and typography to represent an idea or convey a message, more objective, i.e photographs, a magazine, comic book/comic panel, flyer, album cover)

Literature

(poetry, drama, story, essay)

Performance

 (theatre, dance)

Visual Arts

(painting, drawing, sketch, sculpture with the intent to express emotion, short-film,  animation)

Do you envision a world where

Acts of kindness, empathy, and imagination guides us toward a brighter future

Young voices help guide decisions that shape tomorrow

Cultural traditions and stories are honored and shared

Art and creativity bring people together across differences

Innovation and technology are used to connect, empower, and inspire

The environment is cared for and protected for future generations

Communities work together to make life better for all

Every person has access to nutritious food, clean water, and a safe place to call home

Mental health and emotional well-being are supported and valued

Everyone has access to quality education and opportunities to learn, grow, and create

Acts of kindness, empathy, and imagination guides us toward a brighter future

Young voices help guide decisions that shape tomorrow

Cultural traditions and stories are honored and shared

Art and creativity bring people together across differences

Innovation and technology are used to connect, empower, and inspire

The environment is cared for and protected for future generations

Communities work together to make life better for all

Every person has access to nutritious food, clean water, and a safe place to call home

Mental health and emotional well-being are supported and valued

Everyone has access to quality education and opportunities to learn, grow, and create

2025 Winners

The 2025 contest challenged high school students to use their creative talents to reimagine the world through the use of visual art, music, essay, story, poetry, video or photography to envision how they might change the larger societal system of patriarchy and create an accepting society.

Clare Hassell, SC | “After Sunday Service”

Chloe Ha, NJ | “Allergies”

Kyle Sam, (Brooklyn) NY | “Racism”

Lasya Hota, NY | “Rewriting Monsters Who Break Cages and Cut Strings”

Jude Maxim, NY | “Equal Pay/Equal Rights”

Xuri Walton, CO | “Beneath the Surface”

2025 Winners

The 2024 dismantle. contest challenged high school students to use their creative talents to reimagine the world through the use of visual art, music, essay, story, poetry, video or photography to envision how they might change the larger societal system of patriarchy and create an accepting society. Five winners were chosen and received a $2,000 prize. Winners were honored at our 2024 dismantle. Youth Summit in May.

Clare Hassell, SC | “After Sunday Service”

  • What if I'm Both

    Nathally C

    What if I'm Both

    Nathally C

    Do Not Touch

    Evie S

    Do Not Touch

    Evie S

    Beyond the Divide

    Ayleen M

    Beyond the Divide

    Ayleen M

    Are We Really That Different?

    Yolanda I

    Are We Really That Different?

    Yolanda I

    Stop Violence Against Women

    Leytitia C

    Stop Violence Against Women

    Leytitia C

    My Color is Not My Crime

    Kelis H

    My Color is Not My Crime

    Kelis H

    Shattered

    Jasmin V

    Shattered

    Jasmin V

    Eyes of Judgement

    Brianna B

    Eyes of Judgement

    Brianna B

    Trans Rights

    Molly R

    Trans Rights

    Molly R

    you vs you

    D'Angelo C

    you vs you

    D'Angelo C

    Black Excellence

    David J

    Black Excellence

    David J

    La migra scares me...

    Bryan M

    La migra scares me...

    Bryan M

    After Sunday

    Clare H

    After Sunday

    Clare H

    Allergies

    Chloe H

    Allergies

    Chloe H

    Breaking the Chains of Hate

    Magaly D

    Breaking the Chains of Hate

    Magaly D

    Black Features

    Rose E

    Black Features

    Rose E

    Patriarchy

    Kemora R

    Patriarchy

    Kemora R

    Quizás soy único

    Jocelyn G

    Quizás soy único

    Jocelyn G

    Choose your path

    Jaeda J

    Choose your path

    Jaeda J

    The Split

    Ashlee J

    The Split

    Ashlee J

    Seperation

    Tailan H

    Seperation

    Tailan H

    Just Do It

    Giorgi H

    Just Do It

    Giorgi H

    IMPARTIALITY

    Malachi H

    IMPARTIALITY

    Malachi H

    Equality for All

    Karissa W

    Equality for All

    Karissa W

    The Supporters

    Elizabeth B

    The Supporters

    Elizabeth B

    Fighting Fish

    Talia B

    Fighting Fish

    Talia B

    The implication

    Jocelyn I

    The implication

    Jocelyn I

    Sky Full of Colors

    Madison T

    Sky Full of Colors

    Madison T

    All Women Have Rights

    Chloe V

    All Women Have Rights

    Chloe V

    Classic Classism

    Jilenny E

    Classic Classism

    Jilenny E

    Erasin_ Skin

    Ife O

    Erasin_ Skin

    Ife O

    I'm Human Too

    Abigail H

    I'm Human Too

    Abigail H

    Dead Girls

    Seth Amaya Hyde

    Dead Girls

    Seth Amaya Hyde

    Bigtory

    Jonathan P

    Bigtory

    Jonathan P

    Lending Hands To End Racism

    Rohan O

    Lending Hands To End Racism

    Rohan O

    Equal Pay, Equal Rights

    Jude M.

    Equal Pay, Equal Rights

    Jude M.

FAQs

How do I enter the contest?

Thank you for your interest in dismantle. You can apply at the link at the bottom of this page. We are accepting applications until March 16, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET.

What are the prizes?

There will be five high school winners who will each be awarded $2,000 USD. High School finalists will be chosen by the Young Adult Council.

How many entries can I submit?

One entry per student.

Can I change my selection of entries once they have been uploaded?

No, all submissions are final.

How is the competition judged?

The competition is judged by our Young Adult Council. The council will choose a winner based on the guidelines provided.

Are there any other restrictions other than the grade restriction?

No, there are no age restrictions. All students in 9th – 12th grades enrolled in high schools located in the U.S. are eligible to enter. Homeschool students are welcome to apply.

Do I have to pay to enter?

There will be five high school winners who will each be awarded $2,000 USD. High School finalists will be chosen by the Young Adult Council.

How do I know if my submissions have gone through and been accepted?

You will receive a confirmation email once your submission has been received. If you don’t get that email, reach out to Nicole@acalltomen.org using the same email that you used for submission.

Can I enter an image that has already been used or published?

No, all entries must be original works that have not been published elsewhere.

What about intellectual property rights?

Each entry must be the original work of the entrant and must not infringe the rights of any other party.

How do I enter the contest?

Thank you for your interest in dismantle. You can apply at the link at the bottom of this page. We are accepting applications until March 16, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET.

Are there any other restrictions other than the grade restriction?

No, there are no age restrictions. All students in 9th – 12th grades enrolled in high schools located in the U.S. are eligible to enter. Homeschool students are welcome to apply.

What are the prizes?

There will be five high school winners who will each be awarded $2,000 USD. High School finalists will be chosen by the Young Adult Council.

Do I have to pay to enter?

There will be five high school winners who will each be awarded $2,000 USD. High School finalists will be chosen by the Young Adult Council.

How many entries can I submit?

One entry per student.

How do I know if my submissions have gone through and been accepted?

You will receive a confirmation email once your submission has been received. If you don’t get that email, reach out to Nicole@acalltomen.org using the same email that you used for submission.

Can I change my selection of entries once they have been uploaded?

No, all submissions are final.

Can I enter an image that has already been used or published?

No, all entries must be original works that have not been published elsewhere.

How is the competition judged?

The competition is judged by our Young Adult Council. The council will choose a winner based on the guidelines provided.

What about intellectual property rights?

Each entry must be the original work of the entrant and must not infringe the rights of any other party.

Contest Rules

Intellectual Property Rights

questions?

Contact us at demanuel@acalltomen.org