Participation Call for 8th International Poster Contest “Racism – Xenophobia”

Deadline Date: April 10, 2024

Donor Name: Museum of Typography Yiannis and Eleni Garedakis

Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000

The Museum of Typography Yiannis and Eleni Garedakis announces the 8th International Poster Contest, titled “Racism – Xenophobia”.

In the land of Zeus Xenios, on the island of the protector of strangers already since the ancient times, this year’s international poster contest is scheduled to take place, bearing the title “Racism – Xenophobia”, emphasising once again a burning issue for the whole world.

Award Details

• From the 30 posters selected by the jury the first three will receive significant cash prizes.
  • 2.000 euros the first winner
  • 1.500 euros the second winner
  • 1.000 euros the third winner
• These posters will be presented in an exhibition that will be hosted in the amphitheater of the Museum of Typography for a year, until the next competition.
• The awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, 25 May, 2024, in the Amphitheater of the Museum of Typography, at the Park of Local Industries in Chania, Souda, Crete.

Criteria

• The contest will take place from Monday, 18 September 2023, until Wednesday, 10 April 2024.
• The poster should be accompanied by a short explanatory text explaining its content and purpose.
• The invitation concerns adults, mainly professionals and students of graphic and visual arts.

For more information, visit Museum of Typography Yiannis and Eleni Garedakis.