Global Digital Art Competition Awarding

Harnessing the power of visual creativity to raise awareness of the impact of climate change and the urgency of addressing it, this annual competition invites artists to submit works in the dynamic and diverse medium of digital art. Digital artists from around the world are invited to enter ADSW’s second Global Digital Art Competition. Professional and aspiring artists are invited to submit digital canvas drawings, graphics or other works with a minimum of 2,000 pixels on the long side and 1,200 pixels on the short side. Animations are also accepted.

Submission Date

Submissions for the ADSW Digital Art competition are now open. Submit your artwork today.

Submission Guidelines

Artists are invited to respond to Accelerating Innovation. Advancing Impact, the theme of ADSW 2025, which is underpinned by ADSW’s thematic focuses: sustainable economic development, the just energy transition, innovation and tech, inclusion, and financing for scale.

The Prize

Finalists will be invited to attend ADSW 2025 in Abu Dhabi for the awards ceremony taking place as part of the ADSW Summit, including accommodation and full access to events throughout the week.

Jury Panel

Winners will be selected by an international panel of artists, curators and arts professionals.