A BETTER WORLD

T H R O U G H A R T 2025

Create an art piece that illustrates the positive change you want to see in the world. Use your creativity to depict a future where your chosen social issue has been resolved or improved. Let your artwork serve as a powerful statement that inspires others to join you in making this vision a reality. Try not to use words unless necessary, your art has the power to ignite meaningful conversations and drive action towards a better tomorrow.

What positive change do you wish to see?

This year, we’re partnering with Creative Liberties for an exhibition at Gaze Gallery at Arcos at 340 Central Avenue. A selection of entries will be on view from April 29 - May 3, 2025, with a reception on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 3-5 PM. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a movement for change!

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION

Cash Prizes
$100 (1st Place), $50 (2nd Place), $25 (3rd Place).
Prizes for students in middle school and high school.

THEME

The change you wish to see in the world.

ORIGINALITY

All entries must be original work and not previously submitted. AI generated artwork is not allowed.

Copies and reproductions of original works, whether embellished or not, are not eligible for submission. Please be mindful of copyright infringements.

By your submission, you acknowledge that your artwork is original and is not a copy or reproduction of the art of another, and does not violate the United States Copyright Act of 1986

UPLOADING YOUR ART

Label your digital art file with the "title" and your name.
Art should fit an aspect ratio of 12 x 12 in (3600 x 3600 px).
Orientation: SQUARE
Your digital file must have an image resolution of at least 300 dpi and your digital file must be less than 20MB.

DISCLAIMER

While you retain the rights to your work of art, when you submit your work to Art 4 Change, you are granting the organization permission to use, publish, distribute, and display your work and name for documentation, promotion, and advertisement. A4C will not use your work for monetary gain. The artist waives any claim, including any claim for invasion of the right of privacy or copyright, against Art 4 Change, its directors, officers, employees, and agents.

Submit by December 20, 2024

Who can submit
Sarasota and Manatee County students | Grades 6th - 12th

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