Poster Clash, 2/24

What is Poster Clash?

Poster Clash is an innovative and interactive poster contest designed to integrate professional and public opinion, culminating in an exciting, live competition.Last year, there were 270 entries from all over the world. An experienced and dynamic panel of judges will evaluate all of the entries and choose 64 posters to contend in the Clash. The judging will be based on the individual style and taste of the judge, as well as completion of the requirements. Then, the public will be able to cast their votes in a match up the contenders. Two rounds of online voting (blue and green) will narrow the selections down to 16 finalists. The last rounds of voting (orange) will take place at the Main Event on March 24th in Frederick, MD. The final decision is in the hands of the attendees and only one poster will be named champion!

Concept: Unity

The multitude which is not brought to act as a unity, is confusion. That unity which has not its origin in the multitude is tyranny. - Blaise Pascal
Whether collaborating with clients and other professionals, or co-existing with others in your community, unity is a vital aspect of fulfilling relationships.

Use this poster platform to engage, educate and drive change in your viewer's world through the use of type and imagery. Main Event, March 24th 6pm Join us and judge the final 16 posters while enjoying food, refreshments, music, and a chance to see the final posters in full size color prints.

Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center
40 South Carroll Street
Frederick, MD 21701

Admission is free to contestants and AIGA members
Guests are 5.00

RSVP to reserve your spot now!

Entry Guidelines

1. All posters will be submitted digitally through the Web site, http://clash.aigablueridge.org
2. You must upload a high and low-resolution version of your poster for online submission. The low-resolution version will be 72ppi at a size of 432px wide by 576px tall RGB format. The high-resolution version should 18 inches by 24 inches at a full 300dpi (5400x7200px) in PDF format. Please include bleeds on the PDF as needed. The PDF will be used for printing*.
3. Posters must include the Poster Clash footer bar, included in the poster templates available on the site.
4. Entries will be accepted until 11:59pm EST February 24th, 2010. No late entries.
5. Entry fees are 5.00 USD for students, and 10.00 USD for professionals. No limit on personal entries.

* All finalist entries will be printed for the main event on March 24th. In addition, AIGA Blue Ridge reserves the right to reproduce any poster artwork submitted to the contest with proper credit.