Speak 4 Planet Initiative: Art to Ocean Competition

The Speak 4 Planet Initiative is a global youth-focused environmental platform that empowers young people to drive environmental solutions through creativity, advocacy, and innovation. Through this initiative, we are launching our first Art for the Ocean Competition, aimed at engaging youth in ocean conservation through creative expression.

Theme: “Our Oceans, Our Future” — highlight marine ecosystems’ beauty and fragility. Categories:

• Visual Art (handcrafted: painting, drawing, mixed media)
• Digital Art (original illustrations, no AI‑generated art)
• Photography (high‑resolution, minimal editing)
• Short Film (2–5 minutes, narrative/documentary/animation, with English subtitles if non‑English) Participation: Individual entries; small teams (3–4) allowed for Digital Art & Short Film.
• Requirements:
• One entry per category
• Original work only
• Written reflection (150–300 words) explaining inspiration, theme connection, and message
• Judging: Panel of artists, ocean experts, and educators; winners announced January 2026. Benefits:
• Online exhibitions and social media showcases
• Certificates for participation
• Portfolio building and global recognition

• Youth aged 15–25
• Individual or small team (3–4 for digital/film)
• Original work reflecting the theme
• Written reflection require