STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Three Staten Island artists are among 15 being recognized for their commitment to diversity, justice and climate awareness as part of the Human Impacts Institutions 10th annual Creative Climate Awards.

Each year, the Human Impacts Institution hosts an open call for participants in a monthlong exhibit in New York City. Artists are considered based on how they highlight the intersectionality between climate activism, diversity and injustice through artwork and creative projects.

Sparking meaningful action on climate justice and equity is more important in our current moment than ever before, said Tara DePorte, Human Impacts Institute founder and executive director. We are already seeing the impact of the climate crisis on our communities and this year has proven how sweeping and devastating those consequences can be.

Tattfoo Tan, Jahtiek Long and Katherine Patio Miranda were the Island artists selected by Melissa West, vice president of curation, visual and performing arts at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden.

The other artists, who were nominated by The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) in Brooklyn, Bronx Council on the Arts, Materials from the Arts in Queens and Chinatown Art Brigade in Manhattan were Kimberly M. Becoat, Kim Dacres, Joyce Hwang & Prathap Ramamurthy, Interference Archive, Annalisa Iadicicco, Estelle Maisonett, Ruth Marshall, Siara Mencia, Tijay Mohammed, Run P., Dianne Smith and Katherine Toukhy.

In lieu of in-person performances and exhibitions, the 2020 Creative Climate Awards will feature window installations in previously empty storefronts across four boroughs the 3rd Avenue BID in the Bronx; Astoria, Queens; Midtown Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn.

The Creative Climate Awards will run through Dec. 15. Keep scrolling for a full schedule of events.

The official Human Impacts Institute Instagram features each artist involved and how to view their storefront art. To learn more about the Human Impacts Institute, visit humanimpactsinstitute.org.

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