Climate art contest: beyond the IPCC's "burning embers"

A while ago, NYT Dot Earth's Andrew Revkin called for a contest to see who could best use the visual arts to go beyond the "burning embers" graphics on IPCC reports. On Monday he posted an update with some good news:

Now a nonprofit group, Artist As Citizen, has answered the call. The group’s mission is to encourage art students to pursue “pragmatic social engagement, asking them to confront issues that will directly impact American society and their own lives.”

The contest, for undergraduate and graduate art students and recent degree recipients, includes significant cash prizes and is entirely the private organization’s idea and responsibility.

Wondering what is in it for the art students? Well, Revkin’s blog will link to the finalists and readers get to vote. Pretty nice exposure for a young artist. Plus, they will be helping to save the planet. And, did I mention a cash prize? There's no online entry form yet but you can sign up to the Artist as Citizen list and be notified when there is one available. The deadline is July 31.