The NFTA, in collaboration with the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, is celebrating another year of moving art through Black History! The NFTA is calling on local artists from across Western New York to submit original artwork for its Black History Month art contest. The winning design will be showcased on NFTA-Metro buses throughout February 2026 and beyond.

This year’s theme is “Black Women making history in WNY”. Artists are encouraged to create eye-catching and colorful work that honors the trends and concepts Black women have inspired throughout history.  Submitted artwork can be new or existing. Upon selection, the Grand Prize winner will be paid a flat fee of $1,500 for their artistic contribution. For project specifications and other information, please visit https://www.nfta.com/about/community-engagement/black-history-month-call-artists.

The deadline for artwork submissions has been extended to Friday, December 5, 2025.