1964 Civil Rights Act Art Contest

ArtBIPOC
Written By Charlotte Waterson

Organization: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - Click here to apply

Application Deadline: 01/20/2025, 9:00 PM ET

Overview: The 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act Art Contest invites K-12 students to celebrate the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964 through original artistic projects. Submissions in various mediums—including visual, literary, performing, and media arts—are encouraged to creatively interpret the significance of the Civil Rights Act and Title VII’s impact on equal employment opportunities.

Key Information:

  • Location: Remote (submissions online)

  • Modality: Online submissions only

  • Compensation: Winners receive a signed certificate, a ribbon, and the opportunity for their work to be displayed in Washington, D.C., and online

  • Estimated time commitment: Varies depending on the project

Eligibility Requirements:

  • K-12 students who are U.S. residents

  • Submissions must be original and created without artificial intelligence (AI) or digital generation tools unless fully self-created digital artwork

  • Group submissions are allowed but limited to one entry per student

  • Artwork must align with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title VII themes

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