Art on Climate 2026 International Illustration Competition – Call for Entries
Win Up to €2,000 and Showcase Your Climate Action Artwork Globally
The Art on Climate 2026 International Illustration Competition is now accepting entries from artists, illustrators, designers, and creative professionals worldwide. Organized by Fingertips Company Limited and supported by Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI), the competition aims to raise awareness about climate change through powerful visual storytelling.
Participation is free, and winning entries will receive cash prizes, international exposure, and inclusion in a global online exhibition.
Key Dates
- Competition Opens: May 18, 2026
- Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026
- Results Announcement: By September 30, 2026
- Entry Fee: Free
Theme: Climate Change
Participants are invited to create original works that explore climate change and its impact on our planet. Entries may address topics such as:
- Climate crisis and environmental challenges
- Sustainable living
- Renewable energy
- Biodiversity conservation
- Circular economy
- Green innovation
- Carbon reduction
- Sustainable cities
- Environmental protection
- Future climate solutions
The competition encourages artists not only to highlight environmental problems but also to inspire hope and positive action.
Eligibility
- Open to participants worldwide.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old as of May 17, 2026.
- Professional and emerging artists are welcome.
- Employees of the organizer, sponsor, and affiliated companies are not eligible.
Competition Categories
Illustration Category
Technical Specifications:
- Artwork must be original and in full color.
- Digital, traditional, or mixed-media techniques are accepted.
- AI-generated artwork is not permitted.
- Photographs and clip-art are prohibited.
- Size: A3 (297 mm × 420 mm).
- Portrait or landscape orientation.
- File Format: JPG.
- Minimum Resolution: 300 dpi.
- Maximum File Size: 10 MB.
Animated Video Category
Technical Specifications:
- Duration: 10–15 seconds.
- Format: MP4 or MOV.
- Maximum File Size: 30 MB.
Accepted Formats:
Vertical:
- 9:16 ratio
- Minimum resolution: 1080 × 1920 px
Square:
- 1:1 ratio
- Minimum resolution: 1080 × 1080 px
Additional Requirements:
- Any animation technique is allowed.
- All content must be original.
- Copyright-cleared background music may be used.
- Voiceovers are not permitted.
- Any visible text must be in English.
Awards
Illustration Category
Grand Prize
- €2,000
- Digital Certificate
First Prize
- €1,500
- Digital Certificate
Second Prize
- €1,000
- Digital Certificate
20 Merit Awards
- €150 each
- Digital Certificate
Animated Video Category
Grand Prize
- €2,000
- Digital Certificate
First Prize
- €1,500
- Digital Certificate
Second Prize
- €1,000
- Digital Certificate
Judging Criteria
Entries will be evaluated based on:
- Creativity and originality
- Relevance to the climate change theme
- Visual impact
- Artistic quality
- Technical execution
- Effectiveness of communication
Rights and Usage
By submitting an entry, participants grant the organizer and sponsor a worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to display, publish, reproduce, and promote submitted works for educational, exhibition, and promotional purposes.
How to Apply
All entries must be submitted through the official online platform before July 31, 2026.
Official Website: CLICK HERE
Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026