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.

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

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LETTERPRESS PRINTS FROM THE TOMORROW PROJECT


  • Writing

    Walk for Peace

    Share your thoughts about the Buddhist monks who walked from Texas to Washington — 2,300 miles over 108 days — to raise awareness about peace and compassion. 

  • Writing

    America?

    The fatal shootings of U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents on the streets of Minneapolis have induced fury, disbelief, sadness, and an overwhelming sense of betrayal. This isn't America. Is it? Share your thoughts.

  • Writing

    Minnesota Strong

    Thousands of people filled the streets of Minneapolis on Jan. 23, peacefully and in sub-zero weather, to protest against ICE and show solidarity with their neighbors. The next day, federal agents killed a second Minnesotan. Share your thoughts.

  • Writing

    Canada's Strategy

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney received a standing ovation in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 20 when he called on fellow smaller nations to join together for a more cooperative, resilient world to counter the rupture in the international order.

  • Visual Art

    Human Rights – Visual Art

    How do you celebrate and stand up for human rights through art? In photography, painting, sketching, digital art, or another medium of your choice, send a powerful message through your art.

  • Writing

    In Minneapolis

    Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Jan. 7. Will there be "Justice for Renee?" as the protest signs demand? What are your thoughts about this tragic incident and ICE's presence in U.S. cities?

  • Writing

    JFK-Civil Rights

    "Today we are committed to a worldwide struggle to promote and protect the rights of all who wish to be free."

    — President John F. Kennedy, June 11, 1963 

  • Writing

    Venezuela

    What is your opinion on the Trump administration's decision to attack Venezuela, apprehend its president, and "run" the country? 

  • Writing

    Martin Luther King

    "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." Respond to this 1963 message from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as it relates to America today.