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An Open Call for Artwork Inspired by Nature - Starting Summer 2026

Share Your Art on Instagram With #PlanetEarthLoveProject and Tag @29pieces

Awards and Recognition

To honor outstanding artistic achievement, the following awards will be presented:

  • $2,500 The Planet Earth Love Project Grand Prize Winner
  • Seven Continental First Prizes — $750 awarded to one artist from each continent
  • Three Honorable Mentions per Continent — $100 awards each

In addition to monetary awards, participating artists will gain international visibility through exhibition opportunities, educational outreach, and global promotional efforts connected to the project.

How to Participate

  • Share on Instagram

    Be part of an online global gallery of Love! Take photos of your art and post them on Instagram using #PlanetEarthLoveProject. Make sure to tag @29pieces(Opens in a New Window) so we can find and feature your work.

    Please also include the artist's name, title of art, artist’s location, and artist’s statement.

  • Spread the Word

    Please share the lesson and project with colleagues, friends, and family all over the world! Our goal is to see artwork from all continents!

Timeline of Events

August 2026
The Planet Earth Love Project begins. Art can be uploaded to Instagram at any time using#PlanetEarthLoveProjectand tag@29pieces.(Opens in a New Window)
September 21, 2026
International Day of Peace. Host a local exhibit of project artwork in your school or community. Upload photos of your exhibits to Instagram at any time using#PlanetEarthLoveProjectand tag@29pieces.(Opens in a New Window)
February 14, 2027
Submissions will be considered for The Planet Earth Love Project Art Competition. You must upload images to Instagram. Tag@29pieces(Opens in a New Window)and use the hashtag#PlanetEarthLoveProjectto be considered. Winners will receive prize money for their submissions.
April 22, 2027
Earth Day. Winners will be announced.

Want to Do More?

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.

  • Host an Exhibit

    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).

  • Download the Anthem Poster

    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.

Teaching Tolerance Through Art

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).

A group of elementary-aged students stands around a table and attaches cutout drawings to a colorful collage, which has an Ojibwa prayer in the center.

About 29 Pieces

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!