Lutherans Restoring Creation hosted an art contest – but it’s never over! 
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We know the youngest in society live in trepidation of environmental devastation. So often our imagining of the future is informed by concerned citizens showing us the dangerous consequences of an unchecked climate crisis: drought, famine, natural disaster, war. While being informed is important, how often are we able to imagine a future that fills us with hope? Where God’s Vision for Creation, abundant and Good, is realized; where we live in community with our neighbors and ecosystems? This art project asks for young Lutherans across our nation to imagine a better future, inspired by the “solarpunk” movement.

Watch our quick tutorial (click) and download the explainer below to try with your church group (of any age)!

Two potential projects can be completed.

Prompt 1: The first prompt asks artists to create (digitally or physical media) a landscape of a hopeful future where God’s vision for Creation is realized.

Examples from 2024 Youth Gathering:

Prompt 2: Artists can re-imagine their church, town or community, either through digital collages, and others drew or collaged over a picture (can be obtained from Google Maps) of their communities:

Examples: