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HeARTwork Against Hate Contest
The HeARTwork Against Hate is an annual creative initiative for New York City youth launched by the Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC) in September 2020. The goal is to promote positive messaging, focused on respect and unity among NYC youths. This project will support the emotional well-being of our students by creating a platform that helps them process their feelings and increases their self-esteem through artistic expression. Their creativity will impact and inspire adults. HeARTwork Against Hate provides a unique opportunity and platform for young New Yorkers to use artistic expression as an outlet.
All New Yorkers have a role in showing respect and standing up for others. Through HeARTwork Against Hate, the City's youth can take a stand against all forms of bias, discrimination, and hate and use their creativity to communicate the positive values that make NYC great.
Winner Selection & Prizes!!!
Submitted HeARTwork will be sorted in three groups and a 1st, 2nd, & 3rd prize winner will be selected from each group.
Grades 3-5: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd prize winner & Honorable Mentions
Grades 6-8: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd prize winner & Honorable Mentions
Grades 9-12: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd prize winner & Honorable Mentions
Prize Money
First Place: $500
Second Place: $300
Third Place: $200
Honorable Mentions: $50 each
Requirements
- Participants must be between the ages of 8 and 18 and reside in New York City.
- All visual art forms are eligible, including drawing, collages, paintings, photography,
sculpture, poetry, computer graphics, 3D Art, etc. All work must be original. - HeARTwork must be no larger than 11" x 20" and no smaller than 8.5" x 11".
Submission Deadline
All HeARTwork must be submitted electronically to OPHC by March 1st, 2026.
Previous Contests
2023 HeARTwork Against Hate Contest