Explorers Against Extinction is inviting submissions for Sketch for Survival Junior for the year 2025. The last date of submission is May 31.
About
Sketch for Survival Junior helps to raise vital awareness about species extinction and biodiversity loss while also raising funds for projects around the world.
The competition showcases a range of different art styles and unites the voices of young people from all around the world in support of conservation. We regularly receive entries from Singapore, Sri Lanka, India, China, South Korea, Iran, Pakistan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Australia & NZ, Canada, the US, Brazil, Dubai, Qatar, Turkey, Tanzania, South Africa and most countries in Europe.
Eligibility
- Anyone aged 18 years and under can enter Sketch for Survival Junior;
- There are three age groups: up to 11 years old, 12-16 years old & 17-18 years old;
Stages
- Stage 1 – Enter Online: submissions open January – May
It is free to enter. Please ensure your artwork meets the criteria or it will be discounted. - Stage 2 – Longlist Announced (12 June 2025)
Our panel will review all entries using the submission form and image provided. If you are longlisted by the selection panel – congratulations – you will be asked to ship the original artwork to Explorer HQ in Norfolk, UK. Full details will be provided in June. - Stage 3 – Final Collections Announced (4 September 2025)
Finalists – these artworks will be included in our UK exhibitions and online fundraising auction.
Highly Commended – these artworks will be included in our online and pop up stores.
How to Submit?
Interested candidates can submit entries via this page.
Certificates
The finalists will be announced on Thursday 4 September. Winners in each category will be announced during our exhibition tour.
All participants are able to download a certificate of partipation when they complete the submission form. Please look out for the confirmation screen which appears immediately after you submit your form – we do not send an email.
Deadline
Closing date for receipt of entries is midnight GMT on 31 May 2025.
