AIGA Maine 2026 Poster Show Open Call

AIGA Maine is proud to present its annual Poster Show, returning in spring 2026 with the theme LANGUAGE. Designers and artists are invited to explore the many ways language shapes how we communicate, connect, and express identity. Submissions may be inspired by spoken, written, signed, or invented languages—ranging from typography and letterforms to translation, slang, symbols, and cultural narratives. Selected posters will be featured in a curated traveling exhibition, showcased in venues across the state of Maine.

The show is open to all designers, including students, professionals, and hobbyists. Individual and collaborative submissions are welcome. Posters must be 24" × 36" in vertical orientation, CMYK color mode, 300 DPI resolution, and submitted as print-ready JPG or flattened PDF with all text outlined. Include a 0.5" paper-white border on all sides with artwork centered on the artboard. File names should follow the format firstname_lastname_title and be under 100 MB. Limit one poster per application; multiple submissions require separate applications. All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of jurors selected by AIGA Maine based on creativity, relevance to the theme, and overall execution.

The application deadline is Saturday, February 28, 2026. Acceptance notices will be sent the week of March 9, 2026. The entry fee is $15 for the general public, $5 for students, and waived for AIGA members. Fee waivers are available upon request. AIGA Maine will professionally print and display all selected posters at multiple locations across Maine throughout spring through fall 2026. Designers retain full copyright to their work. AIGA Maine may photograph or reproduce submitted posters for promotional, social media, and documentation purposes.