How would you
dismantle the "-isms"?
Bring your creative voice to this contest, and you might win a $2,000 award for your idea! Submissions can include art forms like essays, poetry, music, art, photography, film, etc.
Think about how these systems and structures shape our lives. Break down these systems and show us what a better world looks like. Let the following questions guide you during your creation process:
Medium Classifications
The arts are defined as modes of expression that use skill or imagination in the creation of aesthetic objects, environments, or experiences that can be shared with others. Traditional categories within the arts include:
Architecture
(typically interior design, designing a building structure)
Auditory
(musical composition, podcast)
Graphic Arts
(expressed on a flat surface, design, a visual communication technique that relies on the creation and use of images and typography to represent an idea or convey a message, more objective, i.e photographs, a magazine, comic book/comic panel, flyer, album cover)
Literature
(poetry, drama, story, essay)
Performance
(theatre, dance)
Visual Arts
(painting, drawing, sketch, sculpture with the intent to express emotion, short-film, animation)
We have seen the resurgence of white supremacy culture, state-sanctioned violence on marginalized communities, and the organized efforts of politicians and lawmakers aimed at disempowering and erasing trans and nonbinary young folx. These systems are not broken. They were designed to operate as they are with the purpose of keeping marginalized groups in a constant struggle for survival. Nationwide, young people are calling for a change in these systems that continue to fail us.
To those young people, we say: Enter the dismantle. contest and let your voice be heard. Show how these systems or structures impact your life, your community, and the world. How might we dismantle (take apart, break into pieces, deconstruct) these systems? What would it take? How would YOU do it?
Use whatever art form speaks to you, and be as creative as possible!
Some of these systems of oppression are:
How do I enter the contest?
Thank you for your interest in dismantle. We will begin accepting applications on December 18th. Stay tuned for the announcement.
Are there any other restrictions other than the grade restriction?
No, there are no age restrictions. All students in 9th – 12th grades enrolled in high schools located in the U.S. are eligible to enter. Homeschool students are welcome to apply.
How many entries can I submit?
One entry per student.
How do I know if my submissions have gone through and been accepted?
You will receive a confirmation email once your submission has been received. If you don’t get that email, reach out to Nicole@acalltomen.org using the same email that you used for submission.
How is the competition judged?
The competition is judged by our Young Adult Council. The council will choose a winner based on the guidelines provided.
What about intellectual property rights?
Each entry must be the original work of the entrant and must not infringe the rights of any other party.