Art Partner, a leading global creative agency, has announced an open call for its annual #CreateCOP29 contest, inviting artists to submit works that raise awareness around climate justice ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2024 (COP29). The initiative aims to inspire creative discourse on climate issues, urging youth voices worldwide to bring forward innovative perspectives on the climate emergency.
CreateCOP29 is open to artists aged 14 to 30 of all backgrounds, nationalities, and creative disciplines. Art Partner encourages submissions across a diverse array of media, including photography, documentary and experimental film, performance art, spoken word, music, fashion design, new media, and social media projects. The goal is to amplify a broad range of perspectives on climate-related topics such as biodiversity, corporate greenwashing, wildlife conservation, grassroots activism, intersectional environmentalism, and more.
Artists are encouraged to explore various climate-related issues, including:
Biodiversity and wildlife conservation
Corporate greenwashing
Intersectional environmentalism
Plastic waste and pollution
Material innovation and regenerative practices
Climate justice and grassroots activism
The psychological and physical impacts of the climate crisis
Indigenous and nature-based wisdom
Applications are open on createcophub.com through October 31, 2024. Eight finalists will receive cash prizes of $10,000, $5,000, or $2,000, and an additional 20 artists will receive honorable mentions. This year’s submissions will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of judges, including:
Anja Rubik: Model, Activist, and Philanthropist
Hans Ulrich Obrist: Artistic Director of Serpentine Galleries
Dr. Subodh Kerkar: Artist, Social Activist, and Founder of the Museum of Goa
Marina Testino: Sustainable Fashion Advocate
Ferdinando Verderi: Creative Director
Shaway Yeh: Founder of Yehyehyeh
Giovanni Testino: Founder of Art Partner
Finalists and honorees will have their work featured and shared on Art Partner's Instagram and website, which boasts an audience of 393,000 followers. Winners and honorable mentions may also be included in the CreateCOP physical exhibition, which has been showcased globally, including at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Fotografiska Shanghai during Shanghai Climate Week, and at Photo London.
The CreateCOP29 open call represents a vital platform for young artists to spotlight their ideas and inspire collective action toward climate resilience and justice. Art Partner’s initiative reaffirms the power of creativity in addressing global challenges, harnessing the energy and innovation of youth to bring about meaningful change.
