The Protest Art Submitted to Athena’s 2026 #ReproductiveJustice Campaign

Looking for a sign to stand up for Repro Justice? Check out the following art and protest signs submitted to Athena Project’s 2026 campaign.*

Art is activism. Art is resistance. Art is protest. 

This May and June, we at Athena Project launched an expansion to our Reproductive Justice campaign that focused on the actions we can take to fight for reproductive rights and bodily autonomy. 

In addition to our ongoing Tuesday shoutouts, where we amplify the work of an artist creating in the Repro Justice space, we asked YOU, the members of our audience, to submit your own art and protest signs related to reproductive freedom—and the results did not disappoint! We received submissions from across the US and even from Europe, and thanks to the participation of so many amazing artists and activists, we were able to amplify several pieces of Repro Justice protest art during every week of the campaign. Read on to see all of the art and protest signs that were featured.

To accompany all of the powerful art pieces highlighted throughout the campaign, we emphasized concrete action items that support the Reproductive Justice movement: checking your voter registration status, calling your members of Congress, donating to and/or volunteering with a local Reproductive Justice organization, and attending a protest (with your own homemade Repro Justice protest sign, of course).

Want to learn more about the campaign and action items? Check out our previous blog posts: the “why” behind the campaign (including our detailed call for protest art)  and our comprehensive guide to participating in each action item. And if you’re new to our Repro Justice campaign altogether, welcome—and be sure to check out Athena’s holistic definition of Reproductive Justice, which encompasses abortion rights and SO much more.

This logo for Athena’s 2026 Art in Action Reproductive Justice campaign was created by artist Julie Kitzes.

Didn’t get a chance to participate in the campaign this go-around? We will be accepting Repro Justice art and protest sign submissions all year to amplify during our ongoing Tuesday shoutouts. Submit your work anytime using this form. We also encourage you to participate in the campaign action items at any time, as the need for your activism continues.

We hope that the images below from the 2026 Repro Justice campaign will inspire you to take action! If you are moved by a particular piece and wish to reshare it on your own platform, please obtain permission from the artist first by contacting them via the information cited under their respective artwork. All pieces of art within our #ReproductiveJustice campaign are shared with explicit permission from the artists and are credited in the way they requested.

“This piece juxtaposes the image of a coiled snake over a pelvic bone. The coiled snake is referential to the “Don’t Tread on Me” flag. This typically right-wing symbol is transformed into a symbol of reproductive justice. Our bodies are not to be trodden on, access to contraception and abortion must be protected for all.”

These are the words of Athena artist Olivia Dorencz, whose arresting work we were thrilled to amplify in last year’s Virtual Art Show. We encourage you to discover more of their art on Instagram at @punkratart and on their website at punkratart.com. 

Meghan Wallace: “Protests Are Why We Have Rights”

Brooklyn, NYC-based creator Melinda Beck is the award-winning illustrator, animator, and graphic designer behind the piece featured above. To view more of her portfolio, visit her website at melindabeck.com and follow her updates on Instagram @melindabeckart.

Protest Sign Share from France

“My inspiration [for creating this piece] was watching other women fighting every day for our rights. I use animals in most of my work for their different symbolism, so I chose rabbits, as they represent fertility and community. And I find the strongest community amongst other women. I put two iconic feminine symbols on her armor to show what she is fighting for. And while the arrows may have pierced her shield, she stands strong and unafraid.“

This piece, titled “Paws off my rights,” was created by Denver, Colorado-based artist Natasha R. To explore more of her work, visit her website at adaytocreate.com or follow her updates on Instagram @_adaytocreate.

Nicole Anderson Cobb: “Black Women’s Job Loss”

Public cervix announcement!

Reproductive healthcare access should be a guarantee, not a political debate! We all deserve access to the resources necessary to make decisions about our own bodies and futures.

This striking imagery comes courtesy of photographer Gayatri D. Malhotra.

Dayevynn Celestino Chanslor: “Different Journeys”

SUPPORT REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM!

Athena’s 2026 Art in Action #ReproductiveJustice campaign has a special focus on the action items we can take to advocate for reproductive healthcare rights and access. Our voices and our actions matter–and they make a difference.

We are proud to feature this compelling art piece by E. Wright. We are so grateful to all the artists standing up for our rights, and we recognize the power of their voices in the fight for justice.

Johanna Warberg: “Protect Trans Lives”

“This piece weaves botanical illustration with highly detailed figurative drawing, centering birthing bodies and abortifacient plants–many of which have been used for centuries by those seeking to reclaim autonomy over their reproductive choice. In depicting moments of labor, touch, and transformation, I aim to highlight both the vulnerability and the resilience of those navigating systems that often fail to support them.”

Featured here is the incredibly detailed and meaningful work of Denver, CO-based artist Joanna Hoge. You can discover more of their stunning art on their website at joannahoge.com and follow their creative journey on Instagram at @joannallyson.

“Almost 600 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced in U.S. state legislatures in the last year alone. If simply existing in public is considered ‘pushing an agenda,’ then what does that say about the messages we accept without question? If a rainbow flag is ‘forcing beliefs,’ then perhaps all flags and slogans that are not the National 50 star, 13 stripe American flag should be banned. If one is an attack, why isn’t the other?”

During this Pride month, let’s hold space for our trans/nonbinary teens and young adults whose identities were previously validated, then cancelled by the current administration. This heart-stopping photograph was created by Denver-based photographer Savanna Goodman at @alternateaspect, whose work Athena has been amplifying across our digital campaigns. Read more about the realities behind it and discover further compelling protest art in the medium of photography at whenitsyou.com.

Savanna Goodman: “CTRL + DELETE””

This art piece was created by Boulder, Colorado-based artists Batia Wilson and Molly Dembo. In the eyes of Athena, this 48 in. x 60 in. acrylic on canvas painting sums up the state of our nation in one powerful symbol. To check out more of Batia’s arresting work, be sure to follow her on Instagram at @brose_art28.

*We recognize that the action items centered in our campaign may not be safe and accessible for everyone, especially amidst ongoing attacks on immigrant communities, communities of color, and LGBTQ+ people. We invite everyone to participate in our campaign to whatever extent they are able, knowing that there are many powerful ways to engage with the issue of Reproductive Justice that we have not explicitly named in our campaign. We are grateful for everyone who is taking peaceful action in support of Repro Justice, recognizing that such actions can look different for everyone. We invite you to reach out to us and let us know what actions you have taken to support Repro Justice, even if they are different than the action items featured in the campaign, or if sharing on social media feels unsafe.