We are looking for comics and murals to visualise evidence like RCTs, but also games, climate resilient cookbooks, participatory approaches like gamification and citizen science, and performing arts like theatre, improv, music and folk performances that capture oral histories or lived experiences. Prizes of 100,000 Swedish Krona each will be awarded across three categories: performing arts (theatre, music, folk songs, etc.), visualising evidence (art installations, graphics, animations, chronicling recipes and cuisines that are climate resilient, etc.), and participatory approaches connecting arts and science (citizen science, participatory arts, gamification, etc.). 

What to submit:

Please submit the following:

• A written concept note to describe the evidence behind the art. The concept note/ idea should be a brief on the evidence generated or being documented on enhancing resilience. For instance, mangroves have the potential to act as resilient natural infrastructure to manage storm surges and support community livelihoods. If this knowledge is depicted through an entertaining comic strip or gamified to spot existing mangrove patches and their species, then those could be contenders for the grant

• Pictures or videos of existing prototypes, if any, are welcome. 

What does a  good concept note look like?

We expect the written concept note to be concise and backed with relevant literature (both peer-reviewed and/or gray literature is welcome) on the substantive elements of the evidence being documented/ identified. The first paragraph can introduce the problem and the evidence. The next paragraph can introduce the method or the art to put that knowledge or evidence into use. In the final paragraph, give us a bit about the team - who are the research experts, artists and innovators in the team. 

Eligibility criteria

The entries should be from registered organizations only.

If individual artists, science communicators or knowledge brokers want to apply, they can partner with registered organizations. The grant contract can only be awarded to a registered organization. 

Organizations and candidates based in the Global South and youth-led organizations are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Disclaimer:

The contest is open to all the countries except Crimea region of Iran, North Korea, Russia, Belarus, Cuba, Afghanistan, Somalia, and Syria. International remittances to these countries are not possible due to logistical issues;

Please make sure you read and respond to all questions and that you fully understand the eligibility. 

In case of any clarifications please write us here jkimaiyo@globalresiliencepartnership.org