2026 California Kwanzaa Diamond Jubilee Directory - Cover Art Competition

Our California Black Agriculture Working Group announces the 2026 Kwanzaa Directory Cover Art Competition, an inaugural cultural initiative designed to uplift youth creativity and strengthen community engagement with the principles and heritage of Kwanzaa.

The competition is open to students in grades 4 – 12 and invites young artists to contribute original artwork that reflects the values, symbolism, and cultural legacy of Kwanzaa.

Participants are encouraged to create a design that honors our Pan African heritage, family, community, culture, and the Nguzo Saba, that guide our celebration.

Artwork must be the student’s own creation, sized 8.5 inches wide by 9 inches high, and submitted in jpeg, png, or pdf format at 300 dpi.

In keeping with the integrity of the competition, AI‑generated artwork is not permitted.

Submissions should prominently feature the traditional Kwanzaa color palette of red, black, and green. Each entry must include the student’s name, grade, school, and parent or guardian contact information. Only one design may be submitted per student.

The winning artwork will be featured as the official cover of the 2026 Kwanzaa Diamond Jubilee Directory, providing the selected student with a distinguished cultural honor and an opportunity to contribute to the visual identity of this year’s celebration.

Deadline for submissions: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Questions and Submission email: Blackagriculture [at] yahoo.com

This competition encourages youth to honor the culture, share their creativity, and participate in a tradition that shapes community identity and collective pride.