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SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease is a zoonotic virus, meaning it originated in non-human animals and made the jump to infect humans. From what we know of the virus’s makeup so far, this likely happened through the consumption of and exposure to wild animals in wet markets in China’s Hubei province. Possible origin species and intermediate hosts include bats, snakes, and endangered pangolins and civets.

Now more than ever, it is clear that the health of humans is closely tied to the health of the environment. One cannot exist without the other. From the staggering loss of biodiversity and the global climate crisis to the collapse of ecosystems, irresponsible, wreckless human behavior lies at the center of it all.

On the flip side, we have now witnessed that even a short period of reduced human activity has the power to significantly improve air quality, clarify waters, and attract long-lost wildlife to urban centers. It seems that with a pinch of political will, we can turn the tide on many of our time’s greatest environmental challenges. This should be an empowering moment!

With this in mind, we are calling on you to create thought-provoking artworks that address the interconnection of humanity and the natural environment. We have provided a list of guiding questions to inform your creative process. As you come up with a design, please remember that our goal is to touch as many hearts as possible, and move people into action.

Be inspiring!

IMPORTANT
Artworks must be culturally sensitive and non-discriminatory against any particular gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or identity.