Welcome to this exercise in collective visioning and creation. A new version of the future is being born, and your participation is kindly requested.
We are retelling the story of humanity. A new way forward built on ancient wisdom and the most beautiful values of humankind. We are reimagining a world where clean air, water, and food are available to all. A world free of pollution and global stressors caused by climate-related disruptions and ecological imbalance. A world where nature is our guide and we honor it and respect it.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to create a visual representation of a person, group, entire family, or family member engaged in an action to build a more sustainable and regenerative future.
The contest is open to all children, young people, and adults. If you care about the future of our planet and all living forms, you are invited to participate.
The format can be any visual medium: digital, ink, paint, 3D, Canva, photography, AI generated, etc; get creative!
1- Spend some time imagining a solarpunk/regenerative world in which people are actively participating and contributing to it.
Here are some ideas to inspire your creative flow:
• What is each person doing?
• How are they being active citizens?
• How are they interacting with nature?
• How are they interacting with other people?
• How are they interacting with technology?
• How are they contributing to a life-affirming society?
• How are they taking care of themselves?
• How are they taking care of the planet?
• How are they supporting others?
• How are they developing their inner abilities?
• How are they channeling their energy?
• How are they promoting sustainability and regeneration?
• How are they demonstrating inclusivity, empathy, and respect for biodiversity, neurodiversity, and all forms of human diversity?
• How are they creating solutions to build a solarpunk future?
• How are they collaborating across generations?
• How are they in harmony with other systems?
• What steps are they taking to be a positive force for change in society?
2- Send your final artwork to solarpunkgeneration@gmail.com with the subject line “Solarpunk Generation Art Submission” to enter.
- Full name, age, and contact information.
- Title of your piece.
- High-resolution image.
- For children and youth under 18, please have parents complete the Parental Consent Form
- Links to social media handles.
You are encouraged to share your progress using the social media hashtag #solarpunkgeneration. Solarpunk Generation will be sharing social media entries, posts, and stories with appropriate credit throughout the duration of the contest.
- One winner will receive $500 in cash
- 1,000 trees planted on their behalf through TreeSisters
- 5,555.00 Seeds donated by Rieki Cordon from SEEDS
- One Recycled paper sketchbook, professional drawing sketch set, and art supply bundle
- One winner will have a special featured podcast episode dedicated to their journey
- Special mentions for future projects and campaigns
- Solarpunk Stories has donated a free copy of Solarpunk Detective Episode
- Some entries will be displayed in a special Art Exhibition
Submission Deadline: April 30th, 2023
