Rooted in Resilience
Sustainability Month Art Show 2026
Developed in collaboration between UB Sustainability and the Department of Art, including the Coalesce Center for Biological Art.
In the Department of Art Project Space
Center For the Arts, Room 155
On View: March 25 - April 9, 2026
Reception: March 26, 4:30-7:30PM
Open Call:
Prompt: Art provides a different perspective on climate change to imagine alternativefutures, build climate literacy, and explore what resilience could look like when wechoose collaboration, creativity, and care.
For this exhibition, we invite artists to envision a world where communities adapt,heal, and thrive in the face of climate challenges. What does resilience look like fromyour perspective? How might we strengthen neighborhoods and reimagine ourrelationship with the planet? What solutions, traditions, or innovations inspire you?Show us what a resilient future could be when we imagine boldly.
We welcome art that reflects:
- Alternative futures shaped by hope and collective action
- Visions of sustainable communities
- Creative interpretations of climate literacy and education
Submission Information:
Submission Form [access the form here]
Eligibility: Current UB students, faculty, and staff members
Accepted mediums: Multimedia pieces allowed; submitters must discussparameters with UB Sustainability. Space and tech are limited, and multimediadisplays will be carefully evaluated. All medium submissions are accepted.
TIMELINE
February 9– March 6: Call for Entries & Submission Period
March 12-13: Artwork Drop Off in CFA 151
March 25-April 9: Art Show
March 26: Opening Reception (4:30pm-7:30pm)
March 27-April 9: Open Hours (Mon-Fri 11am-5pm)
April 22: Earth Day Pop-Up at the Climate Action Update Event