2023 Georgia Climate Conference- The World I’m In: Student Art Contest

February 19, 2023

PROMPT QUESTION 

What does climate change in Georgia look like to you? And how has climate change in Georgia personally impacted you and those around you?

AWARDS

The top 3 artists from each category (9 students total) will receive free registration to attend the 2023 Georgia Climate Conference (a $90 value). The first place winners from each category (3 students total) will also receive a $300 prize. 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 26th, 2023 (Photography, 2-D Art and 3-D Art)

PHOTOGRAPHY RULES 

1. The photograph must be taken within the state of Georgia & related to climate change impacts or solutions 
2. The photograph must be original content taken by the student submitting it 
3. The photograph must have been taken within the last three years 
4. Photography submissions must have dimensions for 16 x 20 print, meaning the resolution should be 1600 x 1200 pixels minimum. 
5. Include an artist statement (optional)
   1. How does your art fit the prompt? What inspired you to create your piece of art based on the prompt?
6. The student must submit this information along with their artist statement
   1. Where was the photo taken (ex: city, county, state park etc)?
   2. If there is someone in the photo have they consented to being in this photo? Who is this person? 
   3. When was the photo taken? 
   4. Answer the prompt 
7. Each student may submit up to 1 photograph  
8. Each submission gives the Georgia Climate Project permission to use their credited photo in Georgia Climate Project social media and digital platforms, such as: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the organization website.  Each submission gives the Georgia Climate Project permission to display their artwork at the 2023 Georgia Climate Conference.

2-D AND 3-D ARTS DEFINITIONS AND RULES 

Definitions:

• 2-D Art: 2-Dimensional piece of art such as physical and digital drawings, paintings, videos, printmaking and more. 
• 3-D Art: A 3-Dimensional (3D) piece of art such as sculptures, ceramics, architecture models, fiber art and more.

Rules:

1. The art piece must be created with Georgia in mind & related to climate change impacts or solutions. 
2. The art piece must be original content created by the student submitting it. 
3. The art piece must have been completed within the last three years. It is alright if the piece of art took a longer period of time to work on prior to completion.  
4. Include an artist statement (optional)
   1. How does your art fit the prompt? What inspired you to create your piece of art based on the prompt?
5. The student must submit this information along with their artist statement
   1. Medium(s) used
   2. When was the piece completed?
   3. Dimensions of art piece
   4. Display situation
   5. Answer the prompt 
6. Each student may submit up to 1 piece of artwork. 
7. Each submission gives the Georgia Climate Project permission to use their credited photo/ art work in Georgia Climate Project social media and digital platforms, such as: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the organization website. Each submission gives the Georgia Climate Project permission to display their artwork at the 2023 Georgia Climate Conference.

ELIGIBILITY

To submit a piece you must be a university or college student, 18 years or older, and enrolled at least part time in courses. Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to submit a photo. 

JUDGING  

Submissions will be judged by a panel of student representatives across the state of Georgia on both artistic qualities and relevance to climate impacts and/or climate solutions within Georgia in relation to the prompt. 

QUESTIONS?

If you have questions about what category your work falls under, contact Nikolai Ozturk at nikolai.ozturk@emory.edu. We are welcoming of a diverse range of art!

This application is now closed.