Art on Climate International Illustration Competition

The Art on Climate International Illustration Competition invites talented illustrators and video creators to create artworks centered on the theme of climate change. This competition serves as a platform to share innovative ideas and practical solutions to address this global challenge, inspiring the public to take proactive steps in their daily lives to combat climate change.

📅 Key Details

• Date Published: June 5, 2025
• Application Deadline: July 31, 2025
• Category: Contest
• Sponsor Organisation: Fingertips Company Limited

🌍 About the Competition

Climate change is one of the most critical challenges facing our planet. This competition aims to inspire action by inviting participants to create original works on the theme of "climate change". Participants can draw inspiration from the following topics:

Statements for Inspiration

1. Empowering Communities for Climate Resilience
   Develop resilient communities capable of adapting to immediate threats while addressing broader uncertainties.

2. Establishing Planetary Boundaries for Sustainable Living
   Identify and respect environmental limits to safeguard biodiversity and mitigate irreversible harm.

3. Advancing Inclusive Capitalism for a Sustainable Future
   Balance financial returns with social impact, focusing on long-term value creation and environmental sustainability.

4. Leveraging Technology for Innovative Sustainability Solutions
   Use technological innovation to inspire proactive changes in daily practices for a sustainable future.

5. Uniting for Collective Action to Tackle Climate Change
   Embrace sustainable practices and share knowledge to drive transformative impact collectively.

🏆 Benefits

Illustration Category

• Champion:

  • e-certificate
  • Prize of €2,000

• 1st Runner-up:

  • e-certificate
  • Prize of €1,500

• 2nd Runner-up:

  • e-certificate
  • Prize of €1,000

• Merit:

  • e-certificate
  • Prize of €150

Animated Video Category

• Champion:

  • e-certificate
  • Prize of €2,000

• 1st Runner-up:

  • e-certificate
  • Prize of €1,500

• 2nd Runner-up:

  • e-certificate
  • Prize of €1,000

Additional Benefits

• All winners will receive a customized award certificate by email.
• Winning illustrations and animated videos will be displayed in a virtual exhibition.
• 23 winning illustrations and 3 winning animated videos will be selected based on a 100-point scale.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Open to any person aged 18 or above from any location.

Artwork Specifications

General Requirements

1. Must be original works relevant to the theme of the competition.
2. Each participant may submit up to three illustrations and three animated videos.
3. Submissions must not have been previously published, awarded, or used for other purposes.
4. Submissions must not include any identifying marks, such as signatures or symbols.
5. Each submission must include a short description (30–100 words).

Illustration Category

• Must be in A3 size (297mm x 420mm) in either horizontal or vertical format.
• Created in color using any medium (e.g., painting, computer software, mixed media). AI-generated artworks, photographs, and clip art are not accepted.
• Must be uploaded in JPG format, with a resolution of at least 300 dpi and a file size of no more than 10MB.

Animated Video Category

• Must be 10–15 seconds long.
• Aspect ratio: 9:16 (vertical) or 1:1 (square).
• Must be uploaded in MP4 or MOV format, with a file size of no more than 30MB.
• Background music is preferred (must not have copyright issues).
• Voiceovers are not allowed. Text must be in English.

🎯 Selection Criteria

Illustration Category

• 50 points: Creativity and artistic quality
• 40 points: Relevance to the theme
• 10 points: Creative language

Animated Video Category

• 40 points: Creativity and artistic quality
• 40 points: Relevance to the theme
• 10 points: Technical skill
• 10 points: Creative language

📤 Application Process

Participants can apply based on their category:

• Upload Illustration
• Upload Animated Video

📅 Application Deadline

July 31, 2025

🌐 More Information

For more details, visit the Art on Climate International Illustration Competition website.

• 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
• All winners will receive a customised award certificate by email.
• The winning illustrations and animated videos will be put on display in a virtual exhibition.