Calling all artists
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP) is seeking a creative, colorful, lyricalposter design to promote our 20th Anniversary season! This design competition is open to all artists, including students. The winning artwork will be featured as a large format printed poster and on other products sold by CJP, as well as distributed in public spaces as a distinctive signature of CJP’s season.
Theme: Chicago Jazz Philharmonic’s 20th Anniversary
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic is thrilled to celebrate our 20th Anniversary with everyone! Through any illustrative visual medium, artists can represent the excitement, history, and impact CJP has had in Jazz.
Background
Music has the power to change lives. This core belief has always been at the heart of our organization. When musicians and lifelong friends Orbert Davis and Mark Ingram saw the powerful impact of the arts on elementary school students, they founded a music education program to expand the number of lives music could touch. In 2004, Orbert Davis received an invitation from the Jazz Institute of Chicago to “Think Big” when planning his appearance at that year's Jazz Festival, and the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic was born.
Brand Vision
Art, accessibility, and diversity. We bring diverse perspectives together through education and performance. Our work with young people makes music education and performance more accessible while also building valuable life skills.
Project Requirements
Do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI). MUST be original art from the designer
Do not use available computer-generated images (clipart) without significant creative. interpretation
Incorporate original design that will make it appropriate for widespread promotional purposes and commercial dislplay
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic’s name or logo should be included as part of the design
2025 should be incorporated into the design
Project Output
Entry design should be SIZE, vertical format, and emailed with the native files with layers along with a PDF, JPEG, or any other easily viewable formats to postercompetition@chijazzphil.org with the subject line “CJP Poster Competition Submission” and including your full name in the body of the email by DATE
Entry may be a multicolor rendering to print in six colorss total: four-color process + PMS + varnish or five flat colors + varnish; no foil stamping or engraving; may have bleed edges
Participants must provide personal information using the online “Artists Information Form” available at chijazzphil.org/poster