Who: Chicago Sinfonietta
What: Poster Contest – Chicago Sinfonietta is looking for talented artists to create a commemorative poster that generates excitement and captures the spirit of the organization
When: Contest starts now! Contest closes on Tuesday, September 4, 5:00PM CST
Where: City of Chicago
Why: Chicago Sinfonietta honors diversity with its orchestra members, repertoire, and audience. In this way it seeks to be truly reflective of the many communities that call the Chicago area home. The Sinfonietta is ushering new change and welcomes a refreshing look to celebrate our 25th Anniversary year during our 2012-2013 season.
Founded by pioneering African American conductor Paul Freeman in 1987, the orchestra is firmly grounded in the classical tradition and performs these masterworks at a high artistic level, yet at the same time presents new and undiscovered works, in the process expanding the orchestral repertoire. Maestro Freeman remained its Music Director until his retirement in 2011, passing the baton to the current Music Director, Taiwan-born Mei-Ann Chen. We are looking for a dynamic and compelling image that visually translates the Chicago Sinfonietta and our innovative spirit, not only in sound but in presentation, placing classical music in multi-discipline contexts for a unique audience experience.
GRAND PRIZE
- $300
- Two A Level 2012-2013 season subscriptions to the Chicago Sinfonietta
- Exclusive invitation for two to the 25th Anniversary Season Opening Event at Zhou B Art Center on September 28, 2012
- Special recognition at the Opening Night Concert at Symphony Center
- E-blast to our full mailing list with image and recognition
- Year long website presence with link to artist’s webpage
ANNIVERSARY FINALISTS
- Selected submissions will be exhibited at 25th Anniversary Season Event Opening at the Zhou B Art Center on September 28, 2012
- Year long website presence with link to artist’s webpage
The poster contest is open to the public. Everyone is welcome to submit artwork they feel best defines the Chicago Sinfonietta. Each entry must be an original, two dimensional art work designed for an 18” X 24” poster that will be featured in the upcoming season, on display at the Sinfonietta concerts and events, and incorporated into marketing campaigns. We encourage creators to enter a range of art mediums from traditional forms (for example: oil/acrylic/tempera, watercolors, prints, illustrations, etc) to computer-generated works. There will be one Grand Prize winner and Chicago Sinfonietta Anniversary finalists. The winners will have an opportunity to exhibit their artwork at the Zhou B Art Center for the 25th Anniversary Season Opening Event on September 28, 2012.
DEADLINE
All submissions must be received by Tuesday, September 4, 5:00PM CST. Email electronic art work submissions to cperkins@chicagosinfonietta.org. Type ‘Chicago Sinfonietta 2012 Poster Contest Submission’ in subject line. Please include name, address, phone number and valid e-mail address with submission.
For more information about Chicago Sinfonietta and the poster contest, please go to www.chicagosinfonietta.org/postercontest . Some artwork submissions may be posted at the same location during the contest. We welcome you to visit and share your experiences with the Chicago Sinfonietta!
CONTACT
Please contact Courtney Perkins at cperkins@chicagosinfonietta.org for additional questions or concerns. For official rules and guidelines, please visit www.chicagosinfonietta.org/postercontest .
