Are you an artist between the ages 14-22 who wants to inspire climate action? Does your perspective shine a light on our climate crisis in new ways? If yes, then apply for the Tidal Shift Award!
Donor Name: Tidal Shift Award
State: Selected States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline: 12/31/2023
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Portland Museum of Art is currently accepting submissions of artworks that relate to the climate crisis through theme, subject matter, solutions, and more.
The goal of this competition (hereinafter the “Tidal Shift Competition”) is to showcase, amplify and platform youth perspectives and art to highlight climate change solutions.
The Tidal Shift Award aims to leverage the power of socially-aware artworks, awarding and platforming teenagers and young adults who are focused on solutions for climate change.
Together, they can showcase the artworks that can influence, motivate, and galvanize the communities to do more to address the environment.
Prize Information
Cash prizes will be awarded in two divisions (three (3) prizes awarded per division):
- Division 1: Ages 14-18, $2,500
- Division 2: Ages 19-22, $5,000
Who is Eligible?
The Tidal Shift Award is open to all young artists the East Coast (Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, and all Native and Indigenous nations therein) between the ages of 14 and 22, to create a work of art contemplating an issue and/or a solution to a crisis facing your community resulting from climate change. Participants can use any medium (e.g. painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, video, all works of paper) and young artists of any ethnic or racial identity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ability are encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit Tidal Shift Award.
