What to submit
Participants may submit either one individual work or a portfolio of multiple related works.
YEFA / YSAC 2026
Art for Impact.
SDGs Art Competition
The competition invites young creators to explore one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through art, creativity, and storytelling.
Explore the competition
01 / THE CHALLENGE
Create art with meaning.
There is no limitation on artistic medium or format. Submissions may include painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, installation art, digital art, graphic design, video, animation, audio works, music, spoken word, performance-based work, or other creative formats.
Artist statement
Each submission must include an artist statement of up to 350 words explaining the idea behind the work, its connection to the SDGs, and the message or impact the participant hopes to communicate.
02 / IMPORTANT DATES
2026 competition timeline
Submission periodOctober 5–25, 2026
Results announcedOctober 26, 2026