The problem
The climate crisis is an urgent global issue, but talking about it can feel overwhelming.
The challenge is to approach it in a way that gets people interested, inspired, and hopeful.
Goals
The main goal of Artists for Climate is to mobilize the power of creativity to address the climate crisis. Their objective is to use art as a tool to raise awareness about the climate emergency and build a global community of artists who collaborate on creative projects for climate action.
Approach
Artists for Climate connects artists, cultural workers, and organizations around the world, offering resources and support to amplify their impact. By blending art with activism, the initiative works to communicate the urgency of the climate crisis while also inspiring hope. The project operates through collaborative efforts with cultural institutions, climate organizations, and community groups to integrate art into climate strategies, making it a central part of climate action plans. The initiative engages artists to create digital art, perform at events, and collaborate on campaigns that speak to a wide audience.
Features
Between 2021 and 2024, Artists for Climate hosted 22 creative bootcamps worldwide, engaging over 160 artists and bringing hundreds of new works into the collection. A highlight of the movement includes the global open call for digital illustrations about climate change, where thousands of submissions were received.
These works form The Climate Collection, an open-license vault of visuals that help promote climate action. Artists for Climate works with cultural and climate organizations to integrate art into broader climate action initiatives.
Lessons learned
The power of art to address complex issues like climate change lies in its ability to evoke emotions, create connections and inspire action.
What you can do
Download and use the free artwork for promoting your climate related actions.
Don’t forget to give appropriate credits to the artist.