2026 AA-RJ Black History Month Art Award Submissions
Contest | Judges
Check out all the incredible art submitted this year. What an incredible group of artists celebrating in their own ways!
In the news
Read about the event over in the Decaturish!
Photos
Below the amazing submissions are photos from the event. Thank you to our photographers, Isadora Pennington, Kamryn Pierce, Shelby Crews, and Arthur Ratliff!
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ages 5-9
1st Reclaiming Power - Mae Jemison, Autumn Okunoren, Friends
2nd The Future Keeper, Krish Vasanth, Friends
3rd Martin’s Maya, Martin Curry, Friends
AARJ Bessie, Samuel Gough, Friends
Elementary & Middle School Ages 10-14
1st The Eye of the Future, Amelia Dobbs, TMS
2nd W.E. in the Multiverse, Cato Unangst, Friends
3rd The Roots of Africa, Levi Christenson, TMS
AARJ The Power of the Past, Soraiya James Divine, DAA
High school
1st Rooted in the Future, Findley Fielder, DSA
2nd Light in the Water, Shylah Birthfield, DSA
3rd A Decontaminated Future, Kamryn Pierce, DSA
AARJ The Harmony in Coexistence, Mila Simone Howard, DSA
