Dear Artists and Creatives,
The global challenges we face today demand bold and innovative responses. The Social Art Award 2025, an initiative started in 2017 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.
The theme centers on Blue Tribes—communities that honor the interconnectedness of all life and collaborate to safeguard our oceans and planet. We encourage submissions that showcase innovative ideas, compelling narratives, and creative visions to inspire coexistence and planetary resilience.
Win €1,000 and gain global recognition through the Social Art Award 2025. We welcome submissions from all artists and cultural actors, regardless of gender, age, training, or nationality.
Please read “Rules and Conditions” for all relevant application requirements below.
Submission Requirements:
Artists may submit up to three works. Each submission must include:
- An image of your artwork (1920 pixel wide if possible, 72 dpi).
- A title and a short description of the submitted work (1000 characters)
- A brief artist statement incl. keywords (max. 500 characters) explaining the work’s connection to the theme.
Please note: An artist biography (max. 200 words) and a high-resolution image will be requested as soon as your submission gets accepted for the online gallery.
The Open Call for the Social Art Award 2024 runs from 02 December 2024 to 31 March 2025.
Let’s join forces for Planetary Healing — We look forward to seeing your inspiring applications!