Poster for___. International Poster Competition – 6th Edition

The Poster for___ project has opened the 6th edition of the Poster for___ International Poster Competition, inviting designers and artists from around the world to submit poster designs addressing social, environmental, cultural, and technological themes.

The competition is structured around six categories.

Selected works are exhibited on billboards in Times Square, New York City, and in previous editions have been shown in Beijing, Qingdao, King of Prussia, and Dalian.

Competition Categories

The competition features six categories:

1. Poster for Climate – posters addressing climate-related topics.
2. Poster for Technology – posters on technology and its impact.
3. Poster for Art – posters exploring artistic themes.
4. Poster for Culture – posters on music, literature, history, and related cultural subjects.
5. Poster for 17 UN SDGs Topics – posters on one or more of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: No Poverty; Zero Hunger; Good Health and Well-being; Quality Education; Gender Equality; Clean Water and Sanitation; Affordable and Clean Energy; Decent Work and Economic Growth; Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; Reduced Inequalities; Sustainable Cities and Communities; Responsible Consumption and Production; Climate Action; Life Below Water; Life on Land; Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; and Partnerships for the Goals.
6. Drawing/Art – hand-drawn posters on the topics of categories A/B/C/D/E, for participants under 19 years of age. Digital drawing is not preferred.

Eligibility

• The competition is open to designers and artists from around the world.
• The number of submissions is unlimited.
• Category F is restricted to participants under 19 years of age.
• Jury members are not permitted to participate.
• All submitted posters must be original works and must not include material protected by copyright.

Prizes and Recognition

• The golden winner in each category receives a trophy.
• More than 200 awarded and selected designers receive an Award Certificate via email.
• Every selected entrant can participate in a Times Square billboard exhibition at least once.
• Selected works are permanently showcased on the Poster for___ website and exhibition record.
• The organizer’s commission reserves the right to select works for exhibition from both winning and non-winning posters.

Poster for___. International Poster Competition – 6th Edition – Entry Fees

The entry fee is $50 per submission. It covers the expenses of organizing the competition, including printing production and exhibition hosting.