Show us your version of ArtsVote! Stick to the overall design, reimagine it, reinterpret it- but make it yours. You can integrate it into an illustration, redesign it, build it out of physical materials, or something completely unexpected—we welcome your creativity.

• The Theme: Artwork should convey the inextricable connection between the arts, community, and democracy.

• Keep It Non-Partisan: No political parties, public political figures, candidates, or propaganda. A good rule of thumb: keep it family-friendly and something you'd want a kid to wear!

• Submission Rules: All work must be original (the use of AI is strictly prohibited) and provided as a final digital end product according to our delivery specs.

Work will be scored based on the following criteria:

• Overall quality of design

• Demonstrated connection between art and democracy

• Creative interpretation of the ArtsVote brand iconography

August 28: Open Call Officially Launches
September 15: Submission Deadline (Closes at 11:59 PM)
September 16 – 25: Official Jury Review
September 20-30: Winners Announced
October 2026: Selected art goes public!

All entries will be reviewed online.The competition will accept online entries from August 28, 2026 to September 15, 2026. The online system will remain open until 11:59 p.m. ET on the day of the deadline.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older at the time of entry and must be a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.

Your work will be reviewed by a curated panel of high-profile leaders, artists, and executives from across the design, arts, and democracy sectors, including leadership from Americans for the Arts (AFTA) and the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA):

Erin Harkey
Bob Faust
Frances Yllana
Stefan Sagmeister
Debbie Millman
Brian Collins
Rachel Elnar
Dr. Crystal Moten
Eric Gottesman
Sarah Lewis

Meet them.

Download the brand assets via the ArtsVote Partner Toolkit.

Format & Sizing: Files must be set to the final trim size of 48" (width) x 72" (height) (or scaled proportionately, e.g., 24" x 36" at 300 DPI). Vector-based files (.AI, .EPS, or print-ready .PDF) are strongly preferred for infinite scaling. If submitting raster/pixel-based artwork (.PSD, .TIFF, .JPG), it must be a minimum of 150 DPI at full scale (48"x72").

Color Mode: All files must be built in CMYK color mode for print.

Typography: If using fonts, all text/fonts MUST be outlined (converted to paths/shapes) to prevent missing font errors when the printer opens the file.

Bleed & Safety Margins: Include a minimum 0.25" bleed on all sides (making the total artboard 48.5" x 72.5"). Keep all critical text and logos at least 2 inches away from the trim edge (Safe Zone) to ensure nothing important gets cut off if selected to produce physically.

Linked Assets: Ensure all linked images or external assets are fully embedded in the file before saving.

Rights & Publication Consent: Submissions will utilize Creative Commons licensing. This allows the campaign permission for non-commercial use while you, the artist, retain full ownership of your work. By submitting, artists consent to the inclusion of their artwork, name, and likeness on the ArtsVote website, in digital galleries, and in physical advertising/OOH publicity related to the campaign.

Privacy & Communications: By submitting, you agree to the campaign Privacy Policy and consent to receive email updates regarding the ArtsVote campaign (with the ability to opt-out at any time).

Licensing Note: Submissions will utilize Creative Commons licensing. This allows the campaign permission for non-commercial use while you, the artist, retain full ownership of your work.

Read the full official open call rules here.

What Are We Looking For?
Original takes on the ArtsVote logo that push its visual identity in new directions. Check out our organizing toolkit for inspiration and examples.

What Happens with My Work?
Selected submissions will be featured on the ArtsVote digital hub, and winning designs will become wheatpaste campaigns in cities across the country.