The Social Art Award 2025

The Social Art Award 2025, an initiative started by the Institute for Art and Innovation (IFAI), invites artists from around the globe to submit their visionary works under the theme: “Planetary Healing – Blue Tribes for Ocean Health.” This year, we focus on the urgent need for ocean restoration, biodiversity protection, and fostering harmony between humans and other species. We encourage submissions that showcase innovative ideas, compelling narratives, and creative visions to inspire coexistence and planetary resilience.

Eligibility: The Award is open to anyone aged 18 years and over. There are no restrictions based on gender, age, training, or nationality.

What you get: The jury selects the Top 100 submissions, which will be published in the official Social Art Award 2025 Book. From the 12 finalists, the jury will select the 3 winning artists, honoring their exceptional contributions to this year’s theme. The first winner will receive a 1,000 EUR prize. The work of the 3 winning artists will be highlighted through interviews and showcased at events such as BitBasel, with additional opportunities being explored, including touring exhibitions like COP 30 in Belém, Brazil.

Deadline 31 March 2025

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