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Call for Artists: Illustrator required for Ancestors Project. Deadline: April 10

An outdoor winter scene with an exterior view of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, other buildings in the distance and trees covered in frost. Partially obscured.

Photo: Aaron Cohen, CMHR

Winnipeg - March 11, 2026 - The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) in Winnipeg has launched a nationwide call for illustrators of African descent with ancestry in Canada. The successful artist will contribute to the Ancestors Project, a community‐focused initiative spotlighting Black communities and histories across Canada.

“This project has been years in the making working with Black Canadians to share the often‐obscured stories of enslavement and early Black life in Canada,” said curator Alia Aluma. “We’re looking for an illustrator who can express these deeply personal stories through their art while pulling inspiration from their own communities and experiences.”

The selected artist’s work will be featured in At the Knees of Our Ancestors, a permanent exhibit at the CMHR opening in fall 2026, and will contribute to a broader project that includes a book for young adults and digital content — creating pathways to stories of resilience and human rights.

Interested artists are encouraged to submit their proposals online by Friday, April 10.

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