“Rewilding through Art” Open Call
What does rewilding mean to you?
Join REWRITE and WILDCARD in an art initiative that invites creatives and citizens to reflect on what rewilding means today – not just as an ecological practice, but as a social and cultural response to the interconnected crises shaping our world.
Submit your artwork
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Why this initiative?
Across Europe and beyond, nature is reclaiming space: tidal flats are shifting, forests are returning, and landscapes are renewing. But rewilding is more than restoration. It’s a vision for change.
How does rewilding speak to you? Why does it matter to you or your community?
How can rewilding transform both landscapes and mindsets?
REWRITE and WILDCARD are joining forces to invite anyone with a story, image, or idea about rewilding to share their vision with us. This is your chance to contribute to a unique exhibition that bridges art, science, and culture.
Who can participate?
- Anyone aged 18 or older.
- Creators must be based in Europe.
- No professional or academic background required.
What kinds of work can be submitted?
- Photography
- Drawing / Painting / Collaging
- Sculpture (photographed for submission)
- Video (max 2 minutes)
- Audio (max 2 minutes)
Only original work and no AI-generated pieces created from 2021 onwards will be accepted.
What do you gain by participating?
If selected:
- Be featured in an online zine available through WILDCARD and REWRITE websites and an international partner magazine.
- Exhibit at physical events in 2026, including a “Rewilding Forum” in February 2026.
- Share your work with a wide European audience, including actors from science, practice and policy.
- Join a regenerative movement connecting art, science, and society.
Please note: There is no monetary prize. Participants receive visibility, platform exposure, and the chance to contribute to a wider cultural dialogue around the topic of rewilding. 3 selected participants will be invited to network and attend the “Rewilding Forum” in February 2026, with travel and accommodation costs covered.
How are submissions selected?
Submissions will be reviewed by a multidisciplinary jury including representatives from REWRITE, WILDCARD, art sector, and journalism.
- Relevance to the rewilding theme
- Creativity and originality
- Artistic quality and impact
Key dates
How do I submit my work?
- Prepare your artwork and a brief statement in English explaining your vision and techniques.
- Check file requirements (size, format, max video length).
- Submit via our online form.
Submit your artwork
Download the call
Your contributions will help:
- Put rewilding in context: Highlight its role in responding to the climate and biodiversity crises not as a return to the past, but as a hopeful way forward.
- Celebrate nature’s resilience: Capture the beauty, complexity, and renewal found in wild and rewilding spaces.
- Bridge art and science: Use creative expression to translate scientific ideas into emotional, accessible experiences.
- Inspire societal transformation: Show how rewilding connects to larger shifts in values, in how we as humans relate to nature, and in how communities can build resilience.
- Amplify the missions of REWRITE and WILDCARD: Unite coastal, marine, and terrestrial perspectives into one shared call for ecological and cultural renewal.
