Barrio Arts Fest Poster Contest

2025 BARRIO ARTS FEST POSTER CONTEST

The winning design will be the artwork used for the 25th Anniversary of Barrio Arts Fest.

WHAT: Design a poster that embodies the spirit of the 25th Anniversary of the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (NMPRAC)’s Barrio Arts Festival in Humboldt Park (Barrio Borikén).

AWARDS:

Grand Prize: $ 1,500
2nd Place:    $    750
3rd Place:     $    500

ELIGIBILITY:
Open to artists 16 years or older living in the City of Chicago zip codes 60618, 60622, 60639, 60647, and 60651 and whose work aligns with the Museum’s mission.

Ineligibility: Submissions are not open to NMPRAC staff members, their family members, board members, board trustees, or individuals who do not meet the general eligibility requirements.

NMPRAC’s MISSION: The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (NMPRAC) is devoted to the preservation, integration, and advancement of Puerto Rican arts and culture by presenting exhibitions and educational programming created to enhance the visibility and importance of the Puerto Rican art forms and cultural traditions.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, March 14, 2025, 11:59 PM

SUBMISSION LINK: Apply Here

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENTS: Monday, April 7, 2025 | Time: TBD

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ARTWORK:

1. Originality: Only unpublished, original artwork will be accepted.
2. No AI Content: Submissions must be entirely created by the artist without using AI-generated content.
3. Scalability: The design must be capable of being reproduced at large scales, up to 6 feet in height, without losing quality or clarity.
4. Theme Requirement: The artwork must incorporate and reflect the theme of our 25th Anniversary Barrio Arts Fest.
5. Size Requirements: Artwork must be in a vertical format and legible in various sizes for print and social media. Note: NMPRAC will collaborate with the winner to ensure the artwork is reproducible at different scales.
6. Format Digital Submissions: Accepted file formats are JPEG, PNG, or PDF.
7. One Submission Per Artist: Each artist may submit only one (1) artwork.

TO BE CONSIDERED: COMPLETE THE FORM, SUBMIT YOUR ARTWORK (5 GB MAX) AND AGREE TO CONDITIONS.

For more details including judging rubric: CLICK HERE

To download the flyer: CLICK HERE

If you have any questions or problems submitting artwork prior to the deadline, please contact: Veronica Ocasio at [email protected] or Yesica Ortiz at [email protected]