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From a Local Contest to a Global Movement: How InBidz is Planting 1 Million Trees Through Art

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27 Aug 2025

From a Local Contest to a Global Movement: How InBidz is Planting 1 Million Trees Through Art

New Delhi [India], August 27: When over a thousand artists from 15+ countries submitted their paintings, sketches, and digital creations for InBidz Season 1, the organizers knew they had sparked something bigger than a contest. What began as a homegrown initiative in India is now shaping into a global art-and-sustainability movement — with a bold new promise: by 2030, to empower 1 million artists and plant 1 million trees.

Season 1: Proof of a Concept with Heart

In its debut edition, InBidz received more than 1,000 entries across three age categories, hosted an offline award ceremony at Utsav Gallery, GMR Aerocity, Delhi, and concluded with an online auction of 50 shortlisted artworks. Media coverage spanned Dainik Bhaskar, India.com, and 50+ outlets, cementing InBidz as a unique platform blending art, community, and sustainability.

Beyond the numbers, the movement touched lives. The organizers received over 400 heartfelt testimonials from artists worldwide — from 8-year-olds to professionals.

• “I feel very grateful that the organizers gave me the opportunity to participate and showcase my abilities,” wrote a 12-year-old from Vietnam.

• “It was supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” smiled Vaishali Maurya, Under 18, India.

Season 2: Where Every Brushstroke Plants a Sapling

The next chapter — officially called the InBidz Global Art Contest 2026 (Season 2) — takes the philosophy even further.

• First entry is free for all artists worldwide.

• Additional entries can be unlocked by planting a tree and sharing proof.

“Every artwork plants a dream, and every tree planted ensures that dream takes root on Earth,” says Wagish Sharma, Founder of InBidz.

“Season 1 showed us that artists don’t just create art, they create movements. Season 2 is about expanding that movement globally — where every brushstroke is matched by a sapling of hope,” adds Ritesh Banerjee, Co-Founder.

Voices of Support

For sponsors too, the journey has been impactful. “Supporting InBidz has been inspiring — it’s rare to see a platform that uplifts artists and the planet at the same time,” notes Arul Dev, Founder of People First Consultants, who partnered as the top sponsor for Season 1.

Looking Ahead

By 2030, InBidz envisions creating not just a global stage for artists, but also a living forest of creativity and climate action.

“By linking every artwork with a sapling, InBidz opens the door for CSR partners worldwide to support both creativity and climate action in one movement.”

Artists can register for the InBidz Global Art Contest 2026 at www.InBidz.org.CSR and cultural partners can write to info@inbidz.com.