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INTERNATIONAL ILLUSTRATION COMPETITION “ART ON CLIMATE”

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Application Deadline: 31 July 2025

LOCATION:  Spain

Organised by Fingertips Company Limited and sponsored by Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI), the “Art on Climate” International Illustration Competition aims to raise awareness of effective strategies for combating climate change.

Launched in Spain in 2019, the “Art on Climate” competition has grown into a global movement over the past six years. What began as a regional initiative now attracts thousands of artists worldwide, with the 2024 competition receiving over 3,000 artworks from over 2,400 illustrators in more than 100 locations. This year, the competition continues its mission across the Asia-Pacific region, uniting professional artists and emerging talents to harness creativity in raising climate awareness and driving action.

ELIGIBILITY:

Any person aged 18 or above*, from any location, is eligible to participate. Aged 18 or above on 18 May 2025

Register and upload artwork: from 19 May 2025 to 31 July 2025 inclusive

Results announcement: winners will be notified by email, and results will be announced on this page by 30 September 2025

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 three illustrations and three animated videos.

The submitted illustration(s) or animated video(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.

Submissions must not include any signatures, words, symbols, pictures, or voiceovers (for animated videos) that identify the participants.

Each illustration or animated video must be accompanied by a short description (minimum 30 words, maximum 100 words).

Illustration Category:

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.

Animated Video Category:

The animated video(s) must be between 10 and 15 seconds long.

The aspect ratio should be either 9:16 (vertical, minimum resolution 1080X1920 pixels) or 1:1 (square, minimum resolution of 1080X1080 pixels).

Must be uploaded in MP4 or MOV format, with the total file size for each submitted animated video no more than 30MB.

Any production techniques or tools may be used, provided the work is original.

Background music is preferred and must not have any copyright issues.

Voiceovers are not allowed. Any text on the video, including but not limited to captions, subtitles, must be in English.

BENEFIT;

Illustration Category
Champion:  2,000 € 
1st runner-up:  1,500 € 
2nd runner-up:  1,000 € 
20 x 150 €

Animated Video Category
Champion 2,000 €
1st runner-up: 1,500 €
2nd runner-up: 1,000 €

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S+T+ARTS AQUA MOTION ARTISTIC RESIDENCY PROGRAMME

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Application Deadline:  June 13, 2025, 23:59 CEST

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

S+T+ARTS AQUA MOTION invites artists from all disciplines to apply for a unique interdisciplinary residency programme focused on the future of water in Europe. At a time when water scarcity, pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss are reshaping societies and ecosystems, AQUA MOTION supports artistic experimentation that engages with these challenges through collaboration with scientists, technologists, local communities, and water experts.

This Call for Artists seeks 25 artists to participate in a 9-month Residency, followed by a 4-month Scale-Up programme, hosted across four European regions: Portugal, Italy, the Netherlands, and Austria.

ELIGIBILITY:

Open to artists of any nationality able to travel to the country hosting the Residency

Applicants must have a valid fiscal ID (e.g., VAT number).

Applicants must be independent of AQUA MOTION consortium partners (no current employees or affiliates).

Not eligible if already granted a S+T+ARTS residency for 2025 or 2026.

Must have at least 5 years of artistic practice and a documented portfolio

Please carefully review the full section on the Admissibility Criteria in the Guide for applicants .

BENEFIT:

EUR 40,000 budget per artist residency, covering artist fees, costs associated with participation in exhibitions and public events, and other relevant expenses necessary for the successful implementation of the residency (including production of artworks or prototypes).

Access to specialised resources, technological infrastructure, and facilities provided by the residency host institutions.

Participation in an individualised Mentoring Programme

Expert guidance and support within the interdisciplinary 5-Helix structure, enabling artists to collaborate closely with business, academia, government, environment, and civil society representatives.

Access to the extensive Europe-wide S+T+ARTS network, including participation in community-building events, workshops, and networking opportunities (both online and in-person).

Opportunities to present artistic outcomes at prominent international exhibitions and events, including potential participation at a conference at the Ars Electronica Festival, Venice Biennale, Brussels-based pop-up events, and other high-visibility events.

Visibility through high impact communication activities to promote the artistic output and its innovation spillovers.

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