Call for Young Artists

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​​​​​​The Together for Indigenous Families Conference 2026 is looking for artwork from Indigenous children and youth (18 years old and younger) to feature on our flyers, banners, and conference materials.

Our theme is:

“Stronger Together: Centering Culture, Building Community"

This conference celebrates how tribes, families, and communities come together to:

• Protect Indigenous children
• Strengthen youth and well-being
  
• Honor tribal sovereignty
• Build strong connections through culture and community

We believe kids and teens have a powerful voice through art — and we want to see how you show “Stronger Together"!

What Can I Draw or Create?

Some ideas for your art:

• What community means to you
• How culture makes us strong
• Families, children, and traditions together

You can use any style or medium: drawings, paintings, digital art, or other creative expressions.

Who Can Participate?

Nebraska affiliated Indigenous artists 18 years and younger are invited to submit their original artwork.

Important Details

• Deadline: December 14^th, 2025 at 11:59pm
• How to Submit: Email a photo/scan of your artwork OR mail it to:​​
  

  Hastings DHHS
  905 Theatre Dr., Ste 100
  Hastings, Ne 68901     
  Attn: Jackie Gloystein ​

• Format: JPEG, PNG, or PDF
• Include: Name, Age, Tribal Affiliation, Parent/Guardian Name + phone and email, Name of City you live in and/or School
• Winners: Prizes for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd
• Winners will be announced after the New Year 2026. 
  

Selected artwork will be featured at the conference, and artists will be recognized for their contribution!            

Need Inspiration?

Think about how your family, community, and culture make you strong. Imagine weaving those connections into your art.

Why Your Art Matters

Your artwork helps tell the story of how we are stronger together — protecting our children, lifting up our youth, and honoring tribal culture.

Contact

Questions can be sent to dhhs.icwa@nebraska.gov.

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