TED Countdown, in collaboration with Fine Acts, is seeking submissions of illustrations and digital artwork focused on climate change. We want to build a unique collection of open-license visuals that inspire climate action. In addition to new work, you can submit existing works that are not subject to exclusive rights and can be licensed based on our criteria.

Be awesome.
Act now.

The top 50 illustrations, selected by our jury, will:
1/ Receive a $500 USD licensing fee
2/ Be featured on a global stage at the 2021 TED Countdown Summit in Edinburgh, and various TED conferences
3/ Gain exposure on TED and TED Countdown digital platforms, including social media channels, newsletters and blog pages
4/ Contribute to the broader goal of spreading awareness about climate action through your work by becoming part of this visual library, and by allowing TED, TED Countdown and Fine Acts to use your artwork to shape the climate conversation
5/ Be included on The Greats, a free vault with carefully curated open-license socially engaged visual content intended to elevate art to help bring about social change


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