International AYA Cancer Art Showcase
For AYA Awareness Month 2026, It’s time to show your creativity! Have your artwork exhibited for the world to see!
Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) aged 16-39 around the world are invited to submit artwork to Art Connects Cancer: A Global Picture, an international art showcase being held in honor of AYA Cancer Awareness Month in April.
Submit artwork of any medium that showcases any aspect of your own cancer experience. Treatment, side-effects, survivorship, local stigmas, community, emotions, anything that represents the experience you had dealing with AYA cancer.
We invite anyone who is aged 16-39 to submit whether you are someone with a cancer diagnosis yourself, part of the support system around an AYA diagnosed with cancer, or a healthcare or non-profit professional that actively work with AYAs to submit.
Submission Window: You can submit artwork starting on 1st April 2026. All submissions are due on 8th May 2026.
What Can I Submit?
- Paintings, drawings, digital art (non-AI), photography, mixed media
- and sculpture are accepted
- Digital image of artwork (JPEG, PNG, PDF)
- one entry per person
- No hate speech or inappropriate content
- Artist statement (max 100 words)
Who Is Eligible?
In an effort to be inclusive of all international definitions of AYA, this showcase is open to individuals currently aged 16-39 from all countries.
Artists must be;
- An AYA cancer patient or survivor diagnosed between the ages of 12-39.
- Friends, family members and caregivers of an AYA cancer patient or survivor.
- Healthcare or non-profit professionals that actively work with AYA’s.
How Do I Submit My Artwork?
All entries must be submitted via the form linked here.
What Is An Artist’s Statement?
Explore your creativity and express your unique experience through your artwork. Upload an image of your original art along with an artist statement (max 100 words) sharing what your art is about and what inspired your piece.
We look forward to seeing your ARTWORK!
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