Reimagining Our World: A Community Art Competition

Reimagining Our World: A Community Art Competition is looking for entries. Picture by Edu Lauton on Unsplash

In a world where values shape our actions and the direction of society, the way we define success and beauty has consequences.

“Ngā Ara Whetū, Auckland University’s centre for climate, biodiversity and society, along with The Big Q, have come together with a competition that challenges these norms and encourages us to think differently,” a University of Auckland spokesman said.

Participants are asked to explore new possibilities in redefining success and beauty.

Category 1: Redefining Success

Imagine a world where success is not measured in monetary terms. Currently, the accumulation of wealth can come at a significant cost to our planet. Can we value diverse visions of success that are both attainable and sustainable? This competition invites you to submit your own redefinition of success.

Category 2: Redefining Beauty

Now, picture a world where beauty is defined by who we are rather than how we look.

The fast- fashion industry, known for its environmental impact, is a major contributor to water consumption and carbon emissions.

What if beauty meant recognising our strength, kindness, humour, and connectivity as the epitome of beauty? The submission deadline is Thursday, November 23.

“Participants can submit various forms of content, including essays, photographs, artistic creations, and more, as long as they fit the theme of redefining success and beauty,” the  spokesman said.

Winners will have their work published and will receive prezzy cards ranging from $30 to $500.

Special prizes are available for participants in the age categories 18 yrs and under and 19 to 21.

■ You may submit one entry per media category, but you can submit multiple entries across different formats.

■ Written submissions (essays, poetry, short stories, etc) are limited to 800 words.

■ Photo entries can include one image or a cohesive group of up to 4 images.

■ Films or filmed performances must be limited to 15 minutes.

■ Film and fine art submissions require an uploaded Word document with a link to your film hosted on a video platform (eg, Vimeo, YouTube) and password details if required.

Fine art submissions should include a photograph of your artwork. For more information, visit www.thebigq.org/reimaginingourworld