PURPOSE IN ACTION
Calling all textile design, fiber arts, and printmaking creatives.
The deadline to apply is July 24th!
Global Citizen and RVCA are launching “Purpose in Action,” the latest session of the Young Artists Collective, a platform for young artists to showcase their talent and drive action on the world’s most pressing issues. Participants will create original fabric patterns that translate their sense of purpose into a visual language of change.
APPLY NOW
How Young Artists Collective Works
1. APPLY
Young artists ages 18–30 can apply by July 24, 2026.
2. CREATE
Participating artists will work to develop an original textile design, expressing who they are and the future they want to shape – with support, mentorship and guidance from world-class artists and professionals.
3. CONTRIBUTE
Global Citizen will transform each final design into a banner that becomes part of the Fabric Field, a collective art installation.
4. GLOBAL CITIZEN 2026 EXHIBITION
Your work will be showcased at one of the world's biggest events at the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park on September 26, 2026, with over 60,000 attendees.
Questions? Email YAC@GlobalCitizen.org.
How Young Artists Collective Works
1. APPLY
Young artists ages 18–30 can apply by July 24, 2026.
2. CREATE
Participating artists will work to develop an original textile design, expressing who they are and the future they want to shape – with support, mentorship and guidance from world-class artists and professionals.
3. CONTRIBUTE
Global Citizen will transform each final design into a banner that becomes part of the Fabric Field, a collective art installation.
4. GLOBAL CITIZEN 2026 EXHIBITION
Your work will be showcased at one of the world's biggest events at the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park on September 26, 2026, with over 60,000 attendees.
Questions? Email YAC@GlobalCitizen.org.
