Unleash Your Creativity and Make an Impact
Championing gender equity in the arts, the AAUW Art Contest shines a spotlight on women artists. Join us in advancing equality through creativity.
AAUW Celebrates the Talent & Voices of Women Artists
Only a third of artists represented by commercial galleries are women and women working in arts professions are paid on average 74 cents to every dollar paid to men. This is what motivates AAUW to host an annual art contest—to give women artists the attention they deserve.
It’s time to showcase your artistic talent!
The 2026 AAUW Annual Art Contest is now open, inviting members to share their creativity and contribute to AAUW’s spring notecard collection. This beloved tradition celebrates the artistic excellence of our members while supporting AAUW’s mission in a beautiful and meaningful way.
Key Dates to Remember
- Submission Deadline: January 30, 2026
- Voting Begins: February 2, 2026
- Voting Deadline: February 11, 2026
How to Vote
- Click here to login to the Art Contest gallery using your AAUW member ID or email address. Only current AAUW members can vote on an entry.
Once the votes have been tallied stay tuned to this space for updates on the winning entries that will be featured in this year’s collection of notecards! If you have any questions or encounter issues please contact connect@aauw.org.
Explore Past Winners
Please direct membership inquiries to connect@aauw.org.