Applications are currently being accepted for the UN OHCHR International Contest for Minority Artists 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About UN OHCHR International Contest for Minority Artists
The UN OHCHR International Contest for Minority Artists 2026 is a global art contest organized by UN Human Rights (OHCHR) to mark Minorities Day, It celebrates and supports artists from national, ethnic, religious, or linguistic minorities.
Benefits of UN OHCHR International Contest for Minority Artists
Up to eight awards will be offered by the Judging Panel. These awards are divided into the following categories:
- Main Awards
- Minority Youth Artist Award, reserved for artists under the age of 35, and preferentially under the age of 24 as of 1 March 2026
- Minority Community Engagement Award, reserved for artists whose work actively involves or benefits the wider community, including by demonstrating a strong participatory and/or community mobilization dimension.
UN OHCHR International Contest for Minority Artists Requirements
- Artists who self-identify as belonging to a national, ethnic, religious or linguistic minority are invited to apply to the 2026 Edition of the International Contest for Minority Artists.
- Women and LGBTQI+ artists belonging to minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
01 March, 2026
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