Tomorrow Project Challenges

Faces by Vivien Sorce
"Faces" by Ice Blink, YWP

Create writing and art that explore the issues of today – with hope and solutions for tomorrow

Respond to any of the challenges below for monthly prizes, publication, and exhibits!

CONTEST DETAILS


Thank you to everyone who contributes outstanding poetry, commentary, photography, painting, and more to The Tomorrow Project! Congratulations to our award winners!

December Award Winner

November Award Winner 

PHASE 1 AWARDS

LETTERPRESS PRINTS FROM THE TOMORROW PROJECT


  • Writing

    The Declaration of Independence

    "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." July 4, 1776. Write about it!

  • Visual Art

    Climate and Our Earth - Visual Art

    Create art that explores the many impacts of the climate crisis and celebrates the wonders and beauty of Earth. Find inspiration in YWP Alumni Advisor Sam Aikman's series of visual art prompts. 

  • Visual Art

    Contrast

    Contrasting colors, shapes, designs can make dramatic art. In photography or another artistic medium, illustrate a sense of contrast.

  • Writing

    American Experiment

    What does it mean to be American? Can we still find the answer in the Declaration of Independence — that each person has the equal right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness?

  • Writing

    Empathy

    In poetry or prose, describe the experience of giving or receiving empathy.

  • Writing

    In Australia

    What do you think of Australia's law, in effect as of December 2025, barring anyone younger than 16 from using social media?

  • Writing

    Giving

    'Tis the season. Imagine if the generosity and gratitude of the giving season defined our everyday world. Do you have an uplifting story, fiction or nonfiction, that captures the essence of the season?

  • Writing

    Leader

    What makes a good leader? What are their essential qualities? What is their impact on others?

  • Visual Art

    Coming Together

    Illustrate the concept of a coming together of opposites. It could be a melding of opposing colors, objects, or ideas.

  • Writing

    Angelou

    “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”  Consider the words of author and civil rights activist Maya Angelou.

  • Writing

    Changes

    Elections across the country on Nov. 4 signaled changes and hopeful news for Democrats. What's your opinion?