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Earth Day Every Day Art Contest

Art that keeps the planet in view all year, not just one day. We helped start it with Visionary Arts, and it grew into a contest and exhibition with artists of every age across the United States and in Europe.

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A student holding a certificate in front of a wall of student artwork
Exhibition at Illinois

Overview

Overview

ICI helped start Earth Day Every Day with Visionary Arts, an art academy in San Jose, California. What began as an art contest became a movement that spread across the United States and into Europe. It is open to artists of all ages, and every submission is shown in an online gallery.

The need

Earth Day is one day on the calendar. This contest asks artists to keep the planet in view all year, and gives people of every age a public place to share that work, both online and in person.

What ICI students contribute

  • Promoting the call for submissions on campus
  • Organizing the exhibition at the University of Illinois
  • Coordinating with Visionary Arts
  • Running the exhibition days

Photos & work samples

  • A student holding a certificate in front of a wall of student artwork
    Student work on display
  • Four students holding certificates at the front of a hall with wood paneling
    Certificate presentation

Online gallery

Every submission is exhibited online, and visitors can vote for their favorites.

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2026 exhibitions

The 2026 artwork was shown at the University of Illinois on April 18 and 19, at Earth Day celebrations in Mountain View and Santa Clara County, and at Visionary Arts in San Jose.

Contest website

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