Listen up folks NoMAA has put out the call for submissions for the 2018 Uptown Arts Stroll Poster Contest. This is a big deal for artists that make Uptown their home. Not only will you get your work in fronts of untold numbers of your Uptown peers but you will also receive a $1000 honorarium. That’s right so make sure you bring your A Game and start submitting. You have until February 20, 2018. Hit the jump for more info.
2018 UPTOWN ARTS STROLL POSTER CONTEST
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR
WEST HARLEM & WASHINGTON HEIGHTS-INWOOD ARTISTS
ARTISTS ARE ASKED TO INCLUDE THESE ELEMENTS IN THEIR SUBMISSION
- The waterways which contribute to the unique landscape of Northern Manhattan
- Elements of Uptown’s inclusive and diverse cultural arts scene
- Include 2018Uptown Arts Stroll / Paseo de las Artes
- Image must be large enough to format to 11 x 17 in. poster size
ELIGIBILITY
- Artist must be a West Harlem, Washington Heights-Inwood resident (West 135thto West 220th Street)
- Artist may only submit one (1) image for consideration. Submit the image without the artist’s name on it.
FINALIST & WINNER SELECTION
- A panel of distinguished judges from the local arts community will select the winning poster.
- Consideration is given to eye-catching original and unpublished images that reflect the elements identified above.
SELECTED WINNER AGREES THAT
- The winning poster image may be used in any way to promote the 2018 Uptown Arts Stroll in Washington Heights-Inwood and West Harlem in June. NoMAA will work with you to include additional text in the Uptown Arts Stroll poster such as dates, contact information, sponsors, etc.
- Allow image to be used in all publications with the following dimensions:
- Poster: 11 x 17 in., Brochure: 6 x 10¾ in., Postcard: 5½ x 8½ in.
- Other marketing and promotional materials in print and online.
- Allow for full color and B&W reproduction.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- High-resolution JPG, 300 dpi, 3-4mb
- Image must be large enough to format to 11 x 17 in. poster size
- Submit the image without the artist’s name on it.
- Artist’s brief bio or artist statement (one paragraph)
- Media (Type of Image- Painting, collage, etc.)
- Artist’s full name (first and last)
- Address
- Phone number
- Artist website, if any
- Social media links
- Submit by Tuesday, February 20, 2018 to http://ow.ly/ztfu30gV4Co
GRAND PRIZE WINNER RECEIVES:
- $1,000 honorarium
- Exclusive graphic representation throughout the 2018 Uptown Arts Stroll
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