KeyColours Competition 2020 - Graphic design competition

by Irena Sibila on Dec 10, 2019

◷ 19/07/2020 (deadline)

KeyColours Competition 2020 is now open for entries!

CALL FOR ENTRY: Key Colours, the two-yearly international graphic design competition for illustrators of children’s books dedicate for children from 2 to 7 years old has been recenty opened for entries inviting everyone, regardless of experience to participate.

About ⇣

Clavis Publishing and the city of Hasselt launch the 13th edition of Key Colours, the two-yearly international graphic design competition for illustrators of children’s books.

Only a children’s book, intended for children from 2 to 7 years old, can qualify for this award. For many illustrators, this unique award is the start of a successful international career.

Please make sure the files you upload contain the following requirements:

1. A children’s story for ages 2 to 7, written on a max of 4 pages, divided into text blocks.
2. A full-size mockup, sketched in pencil, with all the plates of the book as they will be worked out afterwards. The text blocks are indicated on all these pages.
3. Three of the above-mentioned plates fully worked out in colour on at least 1 entire page. The chosen technique is free.
4. Name the files with the title of your work and a number (1, 2, 3 ...).

You can choose one of the following formats:

• 250 x 260 mm
• 290 x 210 mm (portrait or landscape)
• 235 x 325 mm

The story will be told in exactly 24 pages (cover, end paper and title page not included), starting on the left page. The original drawings should be full size, with a bleed of 5 mm.

The submitted works will be judged by a jury of 5 experts at children’s books, including an illustrator and the winner of the previous edition. The professional jury will judge the artistic, literary and child-oriented qualities of the works.

Entry fees:

Entry fee is 29 USD.

Eligibility ⇣

KeyColours Competition 2020 is open to illustrators from all over the world, regardless of experience. Participation of groups is allowed as well.

Prize ⇣

A professional jury will judge the artistic, literary and child-oriented qualities of the works. The winner will receive 7.500 EUR and the winning work will be published by Clavis publishing.

Apart from the winner, other entries may also be considered for publication by Clavis. The award and the resulting picture books will be largely discussed in the press and at book fairs abroad.