Earth Partner Prize 2026
Earth Partner Prize 2026 is now open for entries!
The 8th annual Earth Partner Prize recently organized by Earth Partner, the sustainability division of the creative agency Art Partner, is now open for submissions, inviting artists of all nationalities to submit original work commenting on the ecological crisis.
Short description
The Earth Partner Prize 2026, organized by Earth Partner, the sustainability division of the creative agency Art Partner, now in its 8th year is opened for submissions!
Artists of all nationalities, aged 14 to 30, are invited to submit original work commenting on the ecological crisis.
Your submission should be your own personal interpretation of the ecological crisis however participants might explore themes such as: climate justice, corporate greenwashing, Indigenous rights, material innovation, wildlife and ecosystem conservation, grassroots activism, intersectional environmentalism, regeneration, the physical and mental impacts of the climate crisis, and nature-based wisdom.
Applicants can apply with any medium, including, but not limited to, photography projects, docu-style and experimental film, performance art, spoken word, musical compositions, dance, fashion design, new media, app development, and social media projects.
AI-assisted work is accepted. However, you must disclose any use of AI tools (even partial) in your project description and include a brief reflection on how you weighed their environmental cost against their creative benefits.
You can submit one project per person/group.
Eligibility
The contest is open to artists of all nationalities aged 14–30.
Prize
➜ One winner will receive $10,000 USD
➜ Two runner-ups will receive $5,000 USD each
➜ Five finalists will receive $2,000 each
Entry fees
The competition is free to enter.
