As the effects of the climate crisis become more pervasive, it is imperative that we find solutions. At the 2019 Climate Correction conference, we presented our Engagement and Art Expo to illustrate the visuals that inspire change. We believe that meaningful art can connect us with our senses and that the response can prompt thought, engagement, and action within the community.
The theme for the 2019 Artist Award was “Present Issues, Future Solutions”. We encouraged participants to highlight community or technology-based solutions in their art pieces, real or imagined. Student artists used underlying messages and included environmental, social, and economic concepts that are often overlooked.
1st Place – $750 Scholarship
Our Future is in the Wind – Camila Lim Hing
2nd Place – $500 Scholarship
Pollinator Drone by Celina Lezcano
3rd Place – $250 Scholarship
Raise Up, Raise Down by Andrea Merinsky
The submission period has ended.
For consideration, all applicants must be enrolled at the University of Central Florida and have a graduation date no earlier than Spring 2020. A limit of one art piece can be submitted for each artist. All artists must submit a completed submission form, along with accompanying photos or videos displaying the respected submission.
Submission sent via form above.
A select number of art pieces will be chosen for display by a SI judging panel and preliminary round contestants emailed.
All participants are encouraged to join for the free exhibit. Work displayed at conference. Scholarship winners announced at conference.
All work must be in UCF Sustainability Initiatives possession.
Winners and Honorable Mentions published online.
Winners and Honorable Mentions posted online, and artwork must be picked up from our office.
- Drawing
- Painting
- Photography
- Digital/Mixed Media
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
- Cannot exceed 3' x 3' x 6' space
- Must be moderately transportable
- Students should have a graduation date no earlier than Spring 2020
- At least a part-time enrollment during Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 is required.
- Students are strongly encouraged, but not required, to be present during display
- International and DACA students are eligible to apply
- Students will be responsible for all supplies
- All work must be done and put together by the time of submission
- If selected, must be available to deliver finished work by September 26th
- No organic materials (e.g. Banana peels, coffee grounds, etc.)
- No literary submissions
- No installation pieces
- Students will be responsible for all supplies
- All work must be done and put together by time of submission
The top three submissions of the Art Walk will receive Climate Correction Artist Awards.
- Top winner will be awarded a $750 scholarship
- Runner up will receive a $500 scholarship
- Third-place will receive a $250 scholarship
All artists whose pieces are selected for display at the Art Walk will receive Swag Bags consisting of sustainable items and SVAD swag
Scholarships are dispersed through Financial Aid. In the event that there is an over-award, other aid may be reduced to be in keeping with federal regulations, state statutes, and/or university policy.