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National AIDS Memorial is currently accepting applications for its Mary Bowman Arts in Activism Award for Young Artivists 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Mary Bowman Arts in Activism Award is a funding opportunity designed to support young artists who use art as a tool for activism, particularly in addressing HIV/AIDS awareness, health equity, and social justice issues.
The Mary Bowman Arts in Activism Award supports four recipients annually.
Selected recipients receive:
$5,000 grant to support an artistic activism project
Recognition from the National AIDS Memorial
Opportunity to have their work showcased to funding partners
Applicants must:
Be 27 years old or younger
Study or reside in the United States
Apply as an individual artist
Demonstrate a commitment to art activism related to HIV/AIDS, health equity, or social justice
Eligible Applicants
The program welcomes:
Students
Independent artists
Emerging creative activists
Non-student artists engaged in social advocacy
Apply for National AIDS Memorial Mary Bowman Arts in Activism Award for Young Artivists
