BHM 2026: ActionDignity Art Campaign Survey

Introduction

ActionDignity’s Black History Month (BHM) 2026 Online Art Campaign invites youth, and all community members, to create and submit original artwork that explores Black identity, belonging, and brilliance across generations. The theme for the campaign is, 'Black Canadians: Crossroads of Identity & Belongingness'. The theme encourages reflection on legacy, resilience, creativity, and the ongoing shaping of Canada by Black communities.

ActionDignity would like to hear am amplify black voices, exploring what Black brilliance means to them, and how does it show up in their daily living, illustrated through arts. This initiative is not a competition, but a creative platform that values every contribution.

All art forms (e.g. visual arts, mixed media, paintings, digital art, photography, performative arts etc.) are welcome.

ActionDignity reserves the right to exhibit selected pieces during its main Black History Month celebration event, with proper credits to the artists. ActionDignity will provide a safe platform to showcase and amplify these art works via social media, websites, in reports and publications, and for PR/ promotional materials.

By filling this form, you provide consent to ActionDignity to use, exhibit, display, broadcast, distribute and create derivative works of any artwork submitted, if selected. A token honorarium will be provided to selected pieces as an appreciation.

Campaign timeline: Feb. 1, 2026, to Feb. 20, 2026

Thank you for engaging with us!

1.Full name (First and Last)(Required.)

2.Pronouns

3.Contact Information (Please enter email address eligible for e-transfer of honorarium, if selected.)(Required.)

Email Address

Phone Number

4.If selected do you want to remain anonymous?(Required.)

Yes

No (please credit me)

5.What name would you like credited?

6.Please share your ethnoracial identity or background. (e.g. Mexican, Vietnamese, Punjabi etc.)(Required.)

7.Age(Required.)

8.Are you submitting on behalf an a community group/community organization?(Required.)

Yes

9.Please specify, organization/affiliation

Artwork details - All forms of art are welcome.

10.Title of artwork(Required.)

11.Art Form:
(Check all that apply)(Required.)

12.Upload your submission here

No file chosen

13.Short Artist Statement (150–250 words):

Please describe the inspiration behind your piece and how it connects to Black identity, belonging, or the 2026 national theme.(Required.)

14.How do you hope your artwork contributes to community belonging or recognition of Black brilliance across generations?

By signing this survey, you give your consent to

providing ActionDignity the rights to publish, print or showcase my artwork (with proper artist credits)
the artwork being shared on ActionDignity’s digital platforms (website, social media, reports) (with proper artist credits)
I confirm that this submission is my original work.
I understand this is not a competition, and all participants will receive equal honorarium if selected.
I grant ActionDignity permission to contact me regarding my submission and event updates.

15.Please put your signatures below:(Required.)

Thank you so much for participating in ActionDignity Black History Month Art Campaign 2026. Our team would reach out to you soon!