The Solarpunk Poster Competition is an exciting global contest inviting artists, illustrators, and designers to create visionary posters inspired by Solarpunk: Short Stories from Many Futures. Organised to celebrate the solarpunk movement, this competition seeks to promote sustainability, ecological innovation, and optimism through creative expression. Participants are encouraged to imagine and depict a future where renewable energy, community collaboration, and environmental harmony thrive. With a focus on hopeful and regenerative futures, the competition aligns with the themes suggested by the anthology’s contributing authors, ensuring a rich and diverse creative exploration of solarpunk ideals.

This poster design competition welcomes submissions in various artistic formats, including graphic design, illustration, printmaking, and collage, allowing creatives to showcase their unique styles. Each poster should reflect one of the twelve thought-provoking themes, ranging from urban sustainability and renewable energy to inclusive, community-driven innovation. The competition provides an opportunity for artists worldwide to engage with the solarpunk aesthetic, a growing movement that envisions sustainable cities, decentralised technology, and a future shaped by environmental consciousness. By participating, entrants will contribute to a broader dialogue on how art can inspire tangible, forward-thinking solutions for climate resilience and social equity.

Winning entries will be exhibited at the London Book Fair 2025, offering artists a prestigious platform to showcase their work to a global audience. Additionally, selected pieces may be licensed for sale as limited edition posters, giving artists an opportunity to gain recognition and contribute to the wider solarpunk movement. This competition is more than just an artistic challenge; it is a call to action, inviting creatives to use their talents to reimagine a future where humanity and nature coexist in harmony. By blending art with sustainability and social justice, the Solarpunk Poster Competition empowers artists to become changemakers in the push for a greener, more inclusive world.

There is no entry fee.

Eligibility

Open to artists worldwide, regardless of experience.

Prize

Winning artists will have their work showcased at the London Book Fair 2025 and, subject to agreement, may have their designs licensed for sale as limited edition posters on the organiser’s website.