“Art on Climate” International Illustration Competition
Organised by Fingertips Company Limited and sponsored by Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI), “Art on Climate” is a worldwide illustration competition designed to bring greater awareness of effective approaches for combating
climate change.
Initially launched in Spain in 2019, the Art on Climate competition expanded its reach to the Asia-Pacific region in 2021 and the global world in 2022. The 2023 campaign has drawn tremendous participation, with over 1,600
illustrators from more than 100 locations submitting over 2,800 remarkable artworks. This year, the competition continues its footprints in the Asia-Pacific region, inviting established illustrators and aspiring students to demonstrate
their skills and creativity, with the goal to amplify global awareness and inspire meaningful actions on climate change.
AllianzGI has been a pioneer in sustainable investment for over two decades, sustainability is at the heart of our mission and decision making. As signatories of the UN PRI since 2007, we seek investments that align with our sustainability principles and address global challenges. By championing sustainability, we aim to drive positive change in finance and create lasting value for our clients and society. Echoing with the 2024 competition’s objectives, we invite everyone to join us to shape a better future.
Theme of the Competition: Climate Change Participants are invited to submit original works on the theme of “climate
change”. Participants should draw inspiration from one or more of the following topics as a starting point of their artworks:
Statements:
1. Building resilient communities for climate change As the impacts of climate change intensify, it is crucial to empower
communities to adapt and withstand the associated risks. Building resilient communities not only prepares us for the immediate impacts of climate change but also equips us to navigate the uncertainty ahead.
2. Defining planetary boundaries
It is crucial to define the environmental limits within which humanity must operate to ensure the continued stability and health of our planet. By identifying and respecting these boundaries, we can take responsible actions to prevent irreversible damage to ecosystems and the climate.
3. Fostering inclusive capitalism
It seeks to create a just and sustainable society by placing equal emphasis on both financial returns and social impact. This approach encourages businesses and investors to prioritise long-term value creation, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility. By embracing inclusive capitalism, we can foster a more inclusive and equal future.
4. Embracing innovate solutions with technology Technological innovation plays a pivotal role in driving sustainability and addressing the urgent challenges posed by climate change. With the help of advanced technology, we can inspire others to proactively make a change in our daily life practices and shape a better future.
5. Combating climate change with collective action Collective action against climate change requires individuals, communities, businesses, governments, and international organisations to unite and work towards a common goal. By changing our lifestyle, sharing knowledge and resources, and embracing sustainable practices, we can drive transformative changes to mitigate climate change and create a sustainable future.
Important Dates
– Register and upload artwork: from 20 May 2024 to 31 July 2024 inclusive
– Results announcement: winners will be notified by email, and results will be announced on this page by 30 September 2024
Eligibility
Eligibility: any person aged 18 or above*, from any location, is eligible to participate.
*Aged 18 or above on 19 May 2024
Artwork Specifications
– Must be original works relevant to the theme of the competition and submitted by participants on an individual basis.
– Each participant may submit up to a maximum of three artworks.
– The submitted artwork(s) must not have been previously published or used
for any other purpose, and must not have been previously awarded or currently participating in other competition selections.
– No signatures, words, symbols or pictures that identify the participants may be placed on the submitted artwork(s).
– The artwork(s) must be in a flat image and created in colour.
– The artwork(s) can be created using any medium, including painting, computer software, and mixed media. However, artworks generated by artificial intelligence are not accepted. The use of photographs and clip art is prohibited.
– Should be in A3 size (297mm x 420mm), in either horizontal or vertical format
– Must be uploaded in JPG format, with a resolution of no less than 300 dpi, and the total size of each entry should be no more than 10MB.
– Each artwork should be accompanied by a short description (minimum 30 words, maximum 100 words).
Selection Criteria
– Relevance and artistic quality of the work: 50 points
– Relevance to the theme of the competition: 40 points
– Creative language: 10 points
Awards and Exhibition
– Champion (one): e-certificate and prize of EUR 2,000
– 1st runner-up (one): e-certificate and prize of EUR 1,500
– 2nd runner-up (one): e-certificate and prize of EUR 1,000
– Merit (fifty): e-certificate and prize of EUR 150
– Champion, 1st runner-up, 2nd runner-up and Merit winners will receive a customised award certificate by email.
– The winning artworks and selected other works will be put on display in a virtual exhibition
* 53 winning artworks will be selected based on the 100-point scale that judges used for rating. The three artworks that received the highest number of points will be ranked as Champion, 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up accordingly, whereas the other 50 selected winning artworks will be ranked as Merit.
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