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Call for Participation: “My Climate and Art” Virtual Exhibition

Banye Art invites Nova Scotia artists to participate in My Climate and Art, a virtual climate justice art exhibition from November 1st to November 30th, 2024. This exhibition, organized in collaboration with the Girl Child Art Foundation, aims to harness the power of art to address the climate crisis and inspire action.

Why Climate Justice? In Halifax, recent severe weather events like storms, wildfires, and flooding have underscored the urgent need for creative, human-driven solutions to climate change. Climate change threatens our environment, health, economic stability, safety, and livelihoods. Art is a powerful tool that can inspire individuals and communities to make changes, raise awareness, and support policies that combat climate change.

We are calling on artists across Nova Scotia to share their perspectives on the impacts of climate change. Whether through personal lifestyle changes, activism, or policy support, your artwork can inspire others to act.

How to Participate:

  • Eligibility: Open to artists 15 to 35 years old residing in Nova Scotia.
  • Submission Deadline: October 30th, 2024.
  • Artwork Criteria: You may submit up to 3 original artworks. Each work must be of high-resolution quality (minimum 300 DPI or 2000×2000 pixels).
  • Additional Submission Requirements:
    • A bio including your age.
    • An artist statement for each submitted work.
    • An answer to the question: Why do you want to participate in this project?
  • Submission Format: Email your artwork and accompanying materials to gcaf@girlchildart.org.

Selection Process:

Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of experienced artists and curators. Selected artists will be notified, and their works will be showcased in a virtual exhibition accessible across schools in Nova Scotia and Canada, fostering discussion and education on climate justice.

Some participating artists would be invited to visit schools in person to discuss their work during or after the exhibition, helping to inspire young people to engage with climate action through creative expression.

Join us to hone our stories and showcase compelling artwork for climate justice.

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