4th Poster for___. International Poster Competition – Season 2
4th Poster for___. International Poster Competition – Season 2 is now open for entries!
The 4th International Poster For___. Competition recently opened for entries in its Season 2 is a renowned global platform that invites talented designers and artists worldwide to harness their creativity and address pressing global issues through the compelling medium of poster design.
Short description
The Poster for___. International Poster Competition, hosted by Poster For__. and Partners, has opened the 2nd Season of its 4th edition for entries.
This competition is a global event that invites designers and artists from around the world to showcase their creativity and raise awareness about critical global issues through poster design.
Participants are encouraged to create compelling visual narratives addressing topics such as climate change, child welfare, ocean protection, education, and water safety, among others.
The competition aims to harness the power of design to inspire change and foster a deeper understanding of these pressing issues in the global community.
What are you designing posters for?
Are you creating them to address global issues such as environmental protection, education, water safety, or other significant concerns? Perhaps your posters are aimed at promoting social awareness or advertising commercial products? What role does poster design play, and what challenges do designers face?
In the current era, as the world grapples with pressing issues that have garnered widespread attention and sparked intense debates, the realm of poster design has acquired an increasingly profound impact on effecting change and is poised to become even more potent in the future.
The Poster for project serves as a resounding call to action—express your stance through poster design and make the world aware of your chosen cause.
This competition is not just an opportunity for artists to showcase their work but also a call to action for designers to use their skills to influence public opinion and contribute to meaningful global conversations.
The 2nd season of the 4th edition includes the following competition categories:
➜ Poster for Climate
➜ Poster for Year of the Horse
➜ Poster for Technology
➜ Poster for Water
➜ Poster for Culture (Art, Music, Literature, History, etc.)
➜ Poster for 17 UN SDGs Topics
- No poverty
- Zero hunger
- Good health and well-being
- Quality education
- Gender equality
- Clean water and sanitation
- Affordable and clean energy
- Decent work and economic growth
- Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- Reduced inequalities
- Sustainable cities and communities
- Responsible consumption and production
- Climate action
- Life below water
- Life on land
- Peace, justice, and strong institutions
- Partnerships for the goals
➜ Drawing/Art (Hand-drawn Poster Topics category A/B/C/D/E/F. Digital drawing is not preferred. Age under 19)
The selected posters will be exhibited in Times Square NYC, USA in January 2026.
Submission requirements:
➜ For categories A/B/C/D/E/F the submitted posters should be in vertical format, either JPG or PDF, with a size 700 x 1000 px (vertical), RGB, 72 dpi, JPG. The maximum file size allowed is 10MB.
➜ Category G has a different size requirement. Due to the limitations of hand-drawn posters, resize your submission to either vertical in A4 size (210mm x 297mm) or Letter size (8.5 inches by 11 inches) at 72 dpi and submit scanned copies.
Selected designers in Category A/B/C/D/E/F are required to send a file with the following specifications to info@posterfor.com: 300 dpi resolution, size of 70 cm x 100 cm, and color mode CMYK.
For Category G, selected designers need to send a file to info@posterfor.com A4 size (210mm x 297mm) or Letter size (8.5 inches by 11 inches) at 300 dpi. Scanned copies are to be submitted.
Who may enter?
Designers and artists from across the globe, including aspiring young professionals and students aged 19 and below, are encouraged to participate.
Prize:
Winners of the competition will receive significant recognition. The golden winner in each category will receive a trophy, and all awarded designers will receive an Award Certificate via email. Additionally, more than 200 awarded and selected designers will have their work showcased in exhibitions, including at least three in Times Square, New York City. Their work will also be permanently featured on the PosterFor’s website, gaining significant visibility and recognition.
Entry fees:
The entry fee is $40 per submission.
