Annual Conference Call for Artists

We are excited to provide an opportunity for Native artists to showcase their talents in support of our 2026 Protecting Our Children Conference in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Submissions are now closed. 

The selected artist will be awarded a cash prize of $2,000 for the use of their work in promotional materials for our 2026 conference. Artists also may receive a free arts and crafts vendor booth at our conference as long as they notify NICWA by November 2025. The image will be published on NICWA’s website and printed materials, reaching thousands of people, and will be the visual centerpiece throughout the event. All artists must agree to our terms of use.

Previous selected artists

2025

Weeya Calif, Mother and Child

2024

EJ Miller-Larson, Generations of Love

Mother and child with baby
2023

Shawna Fricke, Lifeway

Seminole Village
2022

Erica Deitz, Homecoming

Children in a circle.
2021

Jessiray Wheeler, The Huddle

2020 conference art
2020

Mark Kawesoton Light, Resilience

Father and child
2019

Orlando Begay, Knowing What Really Matters

Mother and family with Moose
2018

Apayo Moore, Our Provider

Family in Tipi
2017

Rochelle Lame Bull, Safe

Your gift helps us relentlessly advocate for thriving Native children and families today—and for generations to come.

Scroll to Top