Art on Climate International Illustration Competition 2024 for Young Illustrators (e-certificate and prize of Up to €5,000)

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The Art on Climate International Illustration Competition is now inviting talented illustrators to craft artworks that address the theme of climate change. The competition seeks to act as a platform for the exchange of innovative ideas and practical solutions to address climate change, and to inspire the public to proactively make a change in their daily life in response to the global challenge.

Organised by Fingertips Company Limited and sponsored by Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI), “Art on Climate” is a worldwide illustration competition designed to bring greater awareness of effective approaches for combating climate change.

Initially launched in Spain in 2019, the “Art on Climate” competition expanded its reach to the Asia-Pacific region in 2021 and the global world in 2022. The 2023 campaign has drawn tremendous participation, with over 1,600 illustrators from more than 100 locations submitting over 2,800 remarkable artworks. This year, the competition continues its footprints in the Asia-Pacific region, inviting established illustrators and aspiring students to demonstrate their skills and creativity, with the goal to amplify global awareness and inspire meaningful actions on climate change.

Theme of the Competition: Climate Change

A Platform for Artistic Expression:

This competition isn’t just about creating beautiful pictures. It’s about using illustration as a powerful tool to:

Raise Awareness: Compelling visuals can capture attention and spark conversations about climate change in a way that text alone often cannot.
Communicate Complex Issues: Illustrations can make complex scientific concepts like rising sea levels or deforestation easier to understand for a broader audience.
Inspire Action: By showcasing solutions and positive change, the competition aims to motivate individuals to take action in their daily lives.

Calling All Illustrators

The competition is open to talented illustrators of all backgrounds and nationalities. If you have a passion for art and a desire to make a difference, here’s your chance to:

Showcase your artistic skills: This is a platform to share your creative vision and contribute to a crucial global conversation.
Win Recognition: The competition offers attractive prizes and international recognition for the winning artists.
Be Part of the Solution: Through your art, you can inspire positive change and contribute to a more sustainable future.

What are the Judges Looking For ?

The jury will be seeking illustrations that are:

Visually Captivating: The artwork should be visually compelling and grab the viewer’s attention.
Thematically Relevant: The illustration should clearly address the theme of climate change and its impact.
Creative and Innovative: The jury is looking for fresh perspectives and original approaches to the theme.
Storytelling Potential: The best illustrations will tell a story, evoke emotions, and inspire action.

Art on Climate International Illustration Competition Artwork Specifications

Must be original works relevant to the theme of the competition and submitted by participants on an individual basis.
Each participant may submit up to a maximum of three artworks.
The submitted artwork(s) must not have been previously published or used for any other purpose, and must not have been previously awarded or currently participating in other competition selections.
No signatures, words, symbols or pictures that identify the participants may be placed on the submitted artwork(s).
The artwork(s) must be in a flat image and created in colour.
The artwork(s) can be created using any medium, including painting, computer software, and mixed media. However, artworks generated by artificial intelligence are not accepted. The use of photographs and clip art is prohibited.
Should be in A3 size (297mm x 420mm), in either horizontal or vertical format.
Must be uploaded in JPG format, with a resolution of no less than 300 dpi, and the total size of each entry should be no more than 10MB.
Each artwork should be accompanied by a short description (minimum 30 words, maximum 100 words).

Art on Climate International Illustration Competition Awards and Exhibition

Champion: e-certificate and prize of €2,000
1st runner-up: e-certificate and prize of €1,500
2nd runner-up: e-certificate and prize of €1,000
Merit: e-certificate and prize of €150
Champion, 1st runner-up, 2nd runner-up, and Merit winners will receive a customized award certificate by email.
The winning artworks and selected other works will be put on display in a virtual exhibition.
53 winning artworks will be selected based on the 100-point scale that judges used for rating.
The three artworks that received the highest number of points will be ranked as Champion, 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up accordingly, whereas the other 50 selected winning artworks will be ranked as Merit.

Art on Climate International Illustration Competition Timeline:

Register and upload artwork: from 20 May 2024 to 31 July 2024 inclusive
Results announcement: winners will be notified by email, and results will be announced on this page by 30 September 2024