ART COMPETITION FOR WORLD DIABETES DAY 2025
WORLD DIABETES DAY 14TH NOVEMBER
We are proud to launch the 2025 This Is Diabetes Art Competition, a global celebration of creativity, expression, and the lived experiences of people affected by diabetes. As we approach World Diabetes Day 2025, we invite you to share powerful, original artwork that reveals what diabetes really looks like-through your eyes.
This year’s theme is: Diabetes and Anxiety
We want to raise awareness, start conversations, and help the world better understand the challenges, victories, and day-to day realities faced by those living with diabetes.
Your Art. Your Story. Your Impact.
We’re calling on artists of all levels to create artwork that tells the unfiltered story of diabetes and managing anxiety. Whether you live with diabetes, support someone who does, or are moved by the cause, this is your chance to make a difference through art.
This competition is open globally and free to enter.
Why Participate?
- Share your unique story or perspective on diabetes.
- Raise awareness and bring visibility to challenges faced by the diabetes community.
- Nominate a diabetes charity to receive up to €6,000 in your name.
Prizes
1st prize: €6,000 donation to a diabetes charity of your choice
2nd prize: €3,000 donation
3rd prize: €1,000 donation
Charities must be pre-approved or nominated through our submission form.
Judging Criteria
Our panel of global artists and diabetes advocates will judge entries based on:
- Relevance to the theme
- Emotional impact
- Creativity and originality
- Storytelling behind the artwork
Competition Rules
- Open to the public, ages 18 and up.
- One entry per person.
- Submissions must be original 2D static artwork (e.g. illustration, painting, drawing, digital art).
- AI-generated art will be accepted as long as you clearly mark it as generative art. We will be running each submission through and AI check.
- No visible brand names, logos, or copyrighted materials.
- Entries must be submitted with a title and a video or written story about your piece and how it reflects this year’s theme.
Deadline for Submissions: 24th October 2025 (11:59 PM Pacific Time)
PLEASE CLICK FOR THE COMPETITION WEBSITE