Welcome to the 2026 Creative Climate Awards (CCA)—an annual celebration of the power of art to mobilize communities and ignite bold climate action.
This year, our theme, Collective Power, calls on artists everywhere to explore how unity, solidarity, and shared vision fuel transformative change. At a time when global challenges can feel overwhelming, this theme highlights a simple truth: meaningful climate action is never the work of one, but of many.
Through a month-long series of public exhibitions, performances, community conversations, and a film festival, the 2026 CCAs will showcase artworks that illuminate how people come together to create resilience, courage, and solutions in the face of the climate crisis. We believe deeply in the role of arts and culture to educate, engage, and empower communities to reimagine what’s possible.
Use your creativity to join a global movement—one that celebrates collaboration, amplifies frontline voices, and inspires collective action toward a more livable future.
TIMELINE:
Submissions Due: 11:59 PM EST (GMT -5), February 2nd, 2026
Exhibit and performances: mid-April to mid-May, 2026
NOTE:
If selected, artists are responsible for the costs of shipping works to and from NYC.
Performers must be able to perform in NYC between mid-April to mid-May
WHAT YOU GET:
-Opportunity to compete for jury awards and an audience choice award
-Month-long exhibit in multiple public spaces across NYC
-Meet-and-greet events with curators, mentors, judges, and fellow artists
