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Speak 4 Planet Initiative: Art to Ocean Competition

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Opportunity type

Competition

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

Global

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

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

Who can apply

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

LOT finds and checks opportunities from public sources. Always confirm details on the organiser’s own page before applying.

Own Your Voice AcademyCompetition

Speak 4 Planet Initiative: Art to Ocean Competition

This one has closed

Archived

Opportunity type

Competition

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

Global

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

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

Who can apply

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

LOT finds and checks opportunities from public sources. Always confirm details on the organiser’s own page before applying.