Italian biodiversity takes center stage in two creative competitions promoted by the lead partner, MUSE – Science Museum of Trento, as part of our European project, LIFE SeedForce. The initiative invites artists, craftspeople, goldsmiths, and other creatives under the age of 35 to design works inspired by the conservation of at-risk plant species.
The first contest, “Botanical Jewels,” involves the selection of five projects for the creation of jewelry inspired by plant species protected under the LIFE SeedForce initiative. Each winning entry will receive a prize of 1,500 euros, along with an artist residency and technical-scientific support from the project’s researchers.
The second contest, “Seeds – Time Capsules of Life,” is dedicated to the design of a time capsule intended to preserve and pass on the seeds of the most threatened plant species. The winning project will receive a prize of 3,000 euros and will be developed with the support of MUSE.
The selected works will subsequently be produced and included in the traveling exhibition “Botanical Jewels,” which will be hosted at the locations of the project partners.
You have until December 31, 2026, to participate. The call for applications and full details on how to apply are available at this link:
Here is the form to participate:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_HQVkPIwhEVpJO97wqqGaPZrVYKc2pNIezYubbu-qpvMQeQ/viewform
