This summer, the My Voice, My Art, our Cause Artivism Contest encouraged youth artivists to raise their voices on democracy issues through their creativity. Each piece of art was submitted by a young artivist and reflects their perspective of the change we need to see for them to live in a country that reflects their values. Voting for the artivism contest is now closed and we encourage you to check your voter registration and to see if you have any local elections in the near future.

 

Contest Categories

All art submissions focus on one of the following democracy issue areas or themes:

  • Access to Voting
  • Media Reform
  • Campaign Finance Reform
  • Fair and Equitable Courts
  • Fighting Against Gerrymandering
  • Free Speech and Freedom to Protest
  • Criminal Justice Reform
  • 50th Anniversary of Common Cause
  • 50th Anniversary of the 26th Amendment (Voting Age)

How To Vote

Voting is officially closed. We will announce contest winners on Friday, November 12, 2021!

 

Contest Prizes

Contest winners’ artwork will be featured in the Common Cause shop on select apparel and swag items for purchase nationwide. In addition to the featured items and exposure, winners will also receive cash prizes and select shop items as follows:

1st Place: $1500 cash prize and customized swag items featuring your artwork (value $100)
2nd Place: $800 cash prize and customized swag items featuring your artwork (value $75)
3rd Place: $600 cash prize and customized swag items featuring your artwork (value $50)