You know it, you love it, you even might have heard about it; Design+Music Poster Show is BACK!
The Design + Music initiative showcases the power of pairing music with design by encouraging local creatives to design a poster for their favorite band, musician, or song. Whether you're a designer, artist, or music lover, this event is for you!
Save the date and plan to join us in admiring all of the talent that Jacksonville creatives have to offer. We welcome all to this year's event in a safe and inviting environment!
This Year’s Format:
We invite you to join us on Saturday, December 3rd @ King Maker Brewery, or online at AIGADesignPlus.com to view poster submissions by Jacksonville artists and designers.
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Ticket Pricing:
- $10 (gets you one 18×24 posters printed on matte paper and entry to the event. This poster will be hung during the event and you'll be able to take it home with you at the show closing! Your poster will also be featured on our online poster gallery at AIGADesignPlus.com.
- Not creating a poster? You can still join in on the fun! $15 entry fee for members or $20 entry fee for nonmembers gets you in to the event and also supports AIGA Jacksonville, so we can keep putting on amazing events like this one!
Location:
Dates/Times:
- Saturday, December 3rd
- 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Interested in submitting a poster?
Deadline for entries is Monday, November 21st at 8pm.
SEE OUR POSTER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES BELOW
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Design a poster based off of one of the following themes:
- Your current favorite song.
- Songs that give you hope for a better tomorrow.
- Songs that inspire you to get out, and change the world.
- Songs that make you realize how much love is in the world.
- Songs that drive you to want to create a stronger community.
- Songs by your favorite local JAX musician/band or one of our performing artists!
Sorry, no self-printed or hand-made posters this year, but motion/animated designed posters are encouraged this year. (See poster submission details section for specs).
Be sure to check out the Spotify playlist [here]
SUBMIT YOUR FINISHED POSTER TO: designmusic@jacksonville.aiga.org
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Poster Submission Details:
Yay! We’re excited that you want to submit a poster.
There are some new steps this year so please follow along.
1) Download THIS template and place your design inside the respected area. (You must submit your poster in this format in order for it to be accepted)
2) Save your poster as a PDF - Example file name: JONSNOW_SONGTITLE_18x24.pdf
3) Email your poster to designmusic@jacksonville.aiga.org
Your poster should be set up at the size of 18″ x 24″. Make sure the resolution is at least 300dpi and includes crop marks with a .125″ bleed. Name your file accordingly.
Example file name: JONSNOW_SONGTITLE_18x24.pdf
4) If you would like to submit an animated version of your poster for our digital gallery please send it along with your print ready file. Your animated poster should follow these specs:
- 1500 x 2250 px (3:2 Aspect Ratio) - Vertical
- GIFS only allow 256 color
- Uploads are limited to 10 seconds, although we recommend no more than 5 seconds.
- Uploads are limited to 100MB, although we recommend 8MB or less.
- Source video resolution should be 720p max, but we recommend you keep it at 480p.
- Minimizing the total number of frames will help us to preserve your content when downsizing and reformatting. Fewer than 200 frames works well. Fewer than 100 works even better!
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Poster Submission FAQs:
1. How should I set up my file?
Please download this years template file HERE - (18″ x 24″) Make sure the resolution is at least 300dpi and includes crop marks with a .125″ bleed. Name your file accordingly.
Example file name: JONSNOW_SONGTITLE_18x24.pdf
2. It says poster submissions only go up to 18×24 and can only print on paper. Why?
We highly encourage artists of all disciplines to create a work of art from music that inspires them, no matter what the medium. Unfortunately, we are unable to except self-printed or hand-made posters this year. Feel free to take a picture of your wood burned, Lite-Brite, food-type lettering masterpiece and tell everyone about your process via social media. Don't forget to tag @AIGAJax!
3. I’d like to submit an animated version of my poster! What are the requirements?
- 1500 x 2250 px (3:2 Aspect Ratio) - Vertical
- GIFS only allow 256 color
- Uploads are limited to 10 seconds, although we recommend no more than 5 seconds.
- Uploads are limited to 100MB, although we recommend 8MB or less.
- Source video resolution should be 720p max, but we recommend you keep it at 480p.
- Minimizing the total number of frames will help us to preserve your content when downsizing and reformatting. Fewer than 200 frames works well. Fewer than 100 works even better!
4. My file is all set. What’s next?
Email your poster to designmusic@jacksonville.aiga.org. Make sure you also include your songs title and band(s)/musician(s) name so we can include it in our Spotify playlist that we'll share!
5. What if my file is too large to send in an email?
You can upload your file to Google Drive, Dropbox, or WeTransfer and share the link with us.
6. When is the deadline to submit my poster and song file?
Monday, November 21st at 8pm. We need to send all files to the printer and allow them time to print, cut, and send us the final prints.
7. Why do I need to submit my printed poster by Monday, November 21st at 8pm, if the show isn’t until December 3rd?
We need time to layout and organize all prints to make sure they look great in the space.
8. Is there a limit to how many posters I can submit?
The limit does not exist. Just submit a form and pay for each poster submission.
9. Can I screenprint or hand-draw my poster?
Sorry, not this year :( For everyone's safety we are not accepting self-printed posters or arranging a poster drop-off this year.
10. Can I sell my poster?
Yes. But you’ll probably want to handle that over social media or your own website. Artists are responsible for their own transactions. We ask that posters remain on display for the entirety of the event.
11. Where can I pick-up my poster?
You'll be able to take your poster home at the end of the event or at any of our monthly Cocktails and Creative's through March 2023.
Posters will only be held for a total of 2 months after the final day of the poster show. 02/9/23 is the final day to pick-up.
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For additional questions, email designmusic@jacksonville.aiga.org.
We’re always thankful for support <3 As a 100% volunteer-run non-profit, we are committed to offering quality events at an affordable cost to the design community and general public. Events like the Design+Music Festival are supported through partnerships and in-kind donations. If you’re interested in becoming a partner with AIGA Jacksonville, please contact partnership@jacksonville.aiga.org.
