Tomorrow Project Challenges

Moon reflected on dark water

"Between Peace and Light" by Vivien Sorce, YWP

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

Respond to any of these writing and visual art challenges by Oct. 1, 2025 to be considered for the Tomorrow Project Contest prizes and publication. 

CONTEST DETAILS 


 

  • Visual Art

    The Value of Communities - Art

    Have you ever moved? How did it feel to be temporarily community-less? How did you go about building your new communities? Show us this feeling or process in your art.

  • Writing

    Human Rights – Writing

    Consider how rights are diminishing for LGBTQ+ people, women, Native Americans, people of color, people with disabilities, and other historically marginalized groups. Write about the impact this has on you, your friends & family, your community.

  • Writing

    Democracy & Ethics – Writing

    A democratically elected government might not be enough to uphold the tenets of democracy in America. Can President Abraham Lincoln's vision "of the people, by the people, for the people" be saved? What needs to change to protect democracy?

  • 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

    Values: Kindness - Visual Art

    Kindness and empathy are powerful forces. Look around you. Where do you find kindness? In the artistic medium of your choice, share your discoveries. 

  • Writing

    Springsteen: "Righteous Power"

    Bruce Springsteen speaks out against the "corrupt, incompetent and treasonous" Trump administration. And he offers hope that "we'll survive this moment." Respond to Springsteen's message, delivered May 14 to an audience in Manchester, England.

  • Writing

    Happening Here ...

    One of the most chilling incidents in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown happened in broad daylight on a Massachusetts street when masked agents arrested Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk. Follow her story.

  • Writing

    Founders

    How do you think the founding fathers would view the nation today? How do you view it?

  • Visual Art

    Climate Rollbacks

    Capture the natural beauty of spring and summer in the artistic medium of your choice to illustrate what is being threatened under the environmental rollbacks of the Trump administration.

  • Writing

    Liberty

    The Statue of Liberty, originally called "Liberty Enlightening the World," has stood as a symbol of freedom and hope since its dedication in 1886. And now? What is the message the U.S. is sending the world?