The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and the Queer Arts Collective invite artists and writers to submit original works exploring themes of digital liberation, censorship, and surveillance for a curated Digital Pride collection due by June 30, 2026.
- Seeking art and writing on digital justice from under-represented perspectives
- Submissions accepted in multiple media, including cross-genre and collaborative works
- Deadline June 30, with publication expected in September
What happened
The EFF and the Queer Arts Collective have launched a call for submissions for Digital Pride, a creative project merging digital justice themes with artistic expression. They aim to curate between five and nine works encompassing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, photography, drawing, painting, and mixed media.
This initiative invites contributors to highlight overlooked issues in digital liberation, share personal narratives related to online surveillance, or imagine innovative, hopeful futures where technology empowers marginalized communities. Selected works will be published on both organizations’ websites and promotional channels.
Why it matters
Digital justice remains a critical and evolving issue, especially for queer and marginalized communities who often face systemic censorship and surveillance. This project addresses a gap by using art as a platform to explore these challenges and envision transformative possibilities.
By fostering diverse, underrepresented perspectives, Digital Pride enriches public understanding of digital rights and the emotional realities tied to them. The collaboration between EFF and Queer Arts Collective underscores a commitment to intersectionality and creative activism within the digital rights movement.
What to watch next
Artists and writers interested in participating should submit their original work by June 30, 2026, adhering to provided guidelines on length and format. Notifications to selected contributors are expected by the end of July, with the first issue planned for release in September.
Future Digital Pride editions may continue to highlight evolving themes in digital justice. Contributors are encouraged to engage beyond this call to build a sustained community of creators advocating for equitable and liberatory digital futures.