CNAY 2026 Creative Native Call for Art | Through December 20, 2026
December 20 — All Day
The 9th annual Creative Native Call for Art by the Center for Native American Youth is accepting submissions now through December 20, 2026.
The Creative Native Call for Art by the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) celebrates a cornerstone of many Indigenous cultures by providing space and support for young Native artists, ages 5-24, to showcase their talents. Recognizing the diversity in artistic expression among tribes, all mediums are welcomed. This includes, but is not limited to: painting, drawing, pottery, sculpture, photography and traditional works (beadwork, jewelry, regalia, silversmithing and carving). All artists who submit will be featured in the CNAY Creative Native Gallery and have the opportunity to receive national recognition and a categorical award of $300. One artist between the ages of 15 and 24 will also be recognized as the grand prize winner, and receive $1,000 based on the prompt: What does an Indigenous Future look like to you? What does your Indigenous future include? Does it look like crisp and clean flowing rivers full of fish? Does it look like bountiful fields of traditional foods? Does it look like traditional Indigenous languages being spoken by all?
