[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The Human Impacts Institute (HII) is seeking an artist or artist collective to design and produce a mobile and virtual sound installation amplifying the climate demands of youth from over 40 countries, particularly those from frontline, BIPOC, and underrepresented communities.

In partnership with UMI Fund and the NYC Department of Environmental Justice, this installation will be a centerpiece of HII’s New York City programming for Climate Week 2025 part of their ongoing Artivism & Amplifiers (A&A) and Creative Climate Communications (C3) Lab initiatives.

It will transform global youth voices into a compelling, immersive audio-visual experience that educates, inspires, and mobilizes climate action.

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Enter by: 20 June 2025

HII is looking for innovative proposals that embrace collaboration, equity, accessibility, and deep engagement with community stories. The sound installation will be exhibited in either an indoor or outdoor space (depending on the artist’s proposal and capacity), with high foot traffic preferred.

Sound installation proposals should include:

• A sound-based installation (with optional visual elements) that can exist both online and as a mobile physical exhibit
• Artistic interpretation of climate justice messages gathered from A&A youth participants across the Global North and South
• Work that is emotionally resonant, multi-sensory, and able to spark conversation and action
• An approach that reflects both urgent (“fast”) and reflective (“slow”) responses to the climate crisis is a plus, but not required

HII welcomes proposals from emerging and established artists, particularly those from frontline, BIPOC, and youth-led communities. Experience with either sound art, immersive installations, or social practice art is required. Collaborative teams and cross-disciplinary approaches are encouraged.

Artist Benefits

The artist will receive a $5,500 stipend (including materials and stipend). Note that HII does not cover travel and other additional expenses.

About Human Impacts Institute

The Human Impacts Institute (HII) is a unique organization that merges art, culture, and environmental action to address the climate crisis. By leveraging creative expression, HII makes complex environmental issues accessible and personal, fostering community engagement and inspiring meaningful change.

With a global reach and a commitment to inclusivity, HII collaborates with artists, scientists, policymakers, and educators to co-create programs that reflect the lived experiences of frontline communities. By integrating arts and culture into environmental education and advocacy, the Human Impacts Institute offers an innovative approach to climate justice, making it a compelling and impactful organization.

For more information, contact community@humanimpactsinstitute.org