Art For Our Parks Ambassadors

Art that tells stories. Creativity rooted in nature.

The Ambassador Program is a community of artists who share nature-inspired and environmental-themed creative work through their practice and platforms. It connects creators who are interested in storytelling, environmental awareness, and creative engagement with themes connected to land, wildlife, and ecological systems.

Ambassadors are part of a creative network that amplifies environmental storytelling through art and shared visibility.

Note: Art for Our Parks is an independently operated platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any organizations listed or referenced on this site unless explicitly stated. Ambassadors have the option to submit artwork to conservation projects like Stories of the Land, but submitting work is completely optional. Your participation in the program does not create any official partnership or sponsorship with these organizations.

    • Artists, photographers, illustrators, and makers

    • Creatives inspired by nature, wildlife, land, and ecological systems

    • Artists exploring environmental themes through their work

    • Individuals interested in storytelling through visual and creative practice

    • Share nature-inspired and environmental-themed creative work through their own platforms

    • Participate in optional ambassador-only community opportunities and events

    • Receive priority consideration for submission to Stories of the Land campaigns

    • Share their creative work and artistic story

    • May choose independently whether to make personal contributions related to environmental causes (Art For Our Parks does not process or manage funds)

    • Are featured in the Ambassador Gallery on the website

    • Ambassador profile page on the website

    • Priority access to Stories of the Land campaign submissions

    • Invitations to optional virtual gatherings and creative sessions

    • Access to curated resources and opportunities database (artists apply independently; no affiliation or endorsement implied)

    • Inclusion in the Ambassador community and featured highlights

    Note on Independence:
    Art for Our Parks is an independently operated, community-driven platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any organizations listed on this site unless explicitly stated.

    All organization profiles, opportunities, and resources are provided for educational and accessibility purposes only. Artists apply and donate directly to organizations, and participation in this platform does not influence application or funding outcomes.

  • Ambassadors choose which work to share and how they engage with the program. Participation is creative and community-based.

    Art For Our Parks does not collect, distribute, or manage funds and is not involved in any financial transactions.

    • Annual fee: $25

    • Gain full access to ambassador-only resources and events

    • Apply to Join

Ready to join the Ambassador Program?

Fill out the form below to be considered. Estimated completion time: 5–10 minutes.

By joining, you understand that participation is creative in nature and does not imply professional conservation credentials, conservationist status, or formal affiliation with environmental or conservation organizations.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Ambassadors join for a 12-month term. Renewal is optional at the end of the year.

  • Yes. New resources and occasional courses are added over time as they’re developed. There is no fixed schedule, but all additions are included for active members.

  • The fee helps support platform costs, programming, materials, and events. Membership fees make the program sustainable and accessible.

  • No. Ambassadors can participate without submitting work. However, Ambassadors have first priority to submit work to Stories of the Land campaigns.

  • Every Ambassador receives their own artist profile page and is introduced to the community via our monthly donation update totals. Shortly after joining, we create an “About the Artist” post on Instagram. Additional updates about your work or projects may also be shared.

    If you participate in opportunities such as artist residencies or campaigns, you can share your experiences, or we can share them for you via the website and Instagram. There are multiple ways to promote your work and impact, but participation is required for each opportunity.

  • Membership lasts for 12 months. There is no mid-year cancellation or refund. Renewal at the end of the term is optional.

  • Any portion of proceeds you choose to donate goes directly to vetted conservation organizations — Art for Our Parks does not handle these funds. You choose the amount and the organization.

    To maintain transparency:

    1. Share your donation publicly via your Instagram Stories so your customers can see it.

    2. Email a copy of your donation to us so we can update the tracker.

    Donations not reported by the end of each month will not be counted in the program. Transparency is essential for this movement and helps ensure all contributions make a real impact.

  • Your work may be shared publicly if you choose to participate in campaigns or feature opportunities.

  • Yes. All Ambassador activities are virtual and accessible from anywhere.

Have questions before applying?

Reach out to us directly at artforourparks@gmail.com — we’d love to hear from you.