STEP 1:
PLEASE READ THIS GUIDELINE!
- Artwork to be in square format. The PSD files included in the toolkit are already set up to our required size and resolution: 8.5in x 8.5in, 300DPI, RGB color.
Choose one of the logos to incorporate into your artwork.
If you decide to recreate a logo in your own hand, please match color and typography as best as you can and maintain the size/scale of the logo you choose.
Please do not use a background image that may infringe on another's copyright.
Final artwork to be saved as flat JPG files.
Be sure to maintain the integrity of the credit font with your name on it and do not change the size.
We want people to be able to read your credit!
Keep in mind, artwork should focus on the subject of voting and voter engagement. Images with partisan messages will not be considered for the contest. Do not include names of candidates for public office and do not encourage voters to support any ballot initiatives or political parties. Take a look at some examples contributed by others
STEP 2:
DOWNLOAD OUR TOOLKIT
- You will find the logo options in the toolkit. Also included are examples of that logo in use.
DOWNLOAD IDENTITY TOOLKIT
STEP 3:
MAKE THE WORK
- The format for our campaign is to combine your artwork with our branding. Creatively combine the logo images in our toolkit with your artwork.
Most times, keeping a simple color relationship or placement of art is effective in keeping a balance of all of the design elements.
How does the interplay between text and image work together? How does the artwork and our messaging work to inspire people?
Keep a high resolution copy of your work (300 DPI at least).
STEP 4:
SUBMIT YOUR WORK WITH THE FORM BELOW
STEP 5:
SHARE YOUR WORK WITH THE WORLD
- The goal of #MAKE YOUR MARK is to use the power of art to encourage voter participation. Sharing your work on social media and beyond is encouraged at any time. Remember to use the hashtags #VoteReady and #MakeYourMark and to tag @votedotorg and @planyourvote
STEP 6:
EVALUATION
- Works will be evaluated by a prestigious group of judges including Rashid Johnson (Artist), Isolde Brielmaier (Deputy Director, New Museum), and Casey Fremont (Executive Director, Art Production Fund).
Submissions will only be considered if they meet all of the guidelines set forth in STEP 1 above. The work that most effectively and creatively meets the guidelines while encouraging voter participation will be announced on Monday, November 7th, and featured in frieze Magazine. Winner will also receive twenty artbooks from Taschen Publications. The first thirty submissions will receive a catalog.