An Open Call for Artwork Inspired by Nature - Starting Summer 2026
We invite artists of all ages everywhere to share artwork expressing love for, connection to, or hope for our planet.
To honor outstanding artistic achievement, the following awards will be presented:
In addition to monetary awards, participating artists will gain international visibility through exhibition opportunities, educational outreach, and global promotional efforts connected to the project.
Start by checking out our free resources, including a ready-to-use classroom presentation designed to spark ideas for all ages and skill levels.
We’ve curated inspirational materials, including a list of quotes by environmental activists, artists and leaders, to fuel your imagination. Select a quote about nature that speaks to you and let it guide the message or feeling behind your art.
Let your imagination run wild using any media—paint, pencils, collage, digital, photography, or anything else you can think of. For teachers conducting this lesson in the classroom, use our student booklet and worksheets to help guide the art-making process.
Important — To submit your square formatted art for our competition:
Then fill out the online submission form here (Opens in a New Window). Upload your art by the February 14, 2027 deadline for your entry to be considered for the competition.
Contact [email protected] or [email protected] with questions. Thank you!
Please share the lesson and project with colleagues, friends, and family all over the world! Our goal is to see artwork from all continents!
The Planet Earth Love Project begins. Art can be entered into the competition any time by filling out the submission form (Opens in a New Window) online.
International Day of Peace. Host a local exhibit of project artwork in your school or community. Share photos of your exhibits on Instagram using #PlanetEarthLoveProject and tag @29pieces (Opens in a New Window).
These optional activities are a fun way to extend the project—whether you're working on your own, in a classroom, or with a group.
Take this project offline by organizing an exhibit in your school, neighborhood, local café or gallery. Reach out to 29 Pieces for tips on getting started.
Share photos of your exhibits on Instagram using #PlanetEarthLoveProject and tag @29pieces (Opens in a New Window).
We created an anthem to capture the heart of this project and honor our planet Earth. Download it as a poster, or if you're feeling bold, record yourself reciting it and share your video on Instagram with @29Pieces and #PlanetEarthLoveProject!
Format: JPG. Download Size: 170 KB.
After listening to educators in early 2025, 29 Pieces created The Planet Earth Love Project to respond to the needs of students in the classroom. We realized that students and adults would both benefit from a project that looks to nature for guidance in practices of patience and self reflection.
The Planet Earth Love Project aims to promote a balanced and positive relationship between humankind and all living beings. Tolerance, curiosity, and acceptance are pillars on a path to a more peaceful and loving planet Earth.
This project is a continuation of our Love Project series. Learn more about 29 Pieces' past Love Projects, like The Dallas Love Project (2013), The Grand Prairie Love Project, and The American Love Project (2021-2022).
29 Pieces is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to use art to awaken, uplift and give voice to the creative human spirit to make genuine, positive social change.
For over 20 years, 29 Pieces has worked with students, artists and community members to produce citywide and national art projects, public sculptures and murals. Learn more about us.
Follow @29Pieces (Opens in a New Window) to see featured artists and stay connected with the project!
