Open Call for Artist Banners

The 2022 Open Call for Artist Banners is now open to artists ages 18 and older who self-identify as AAPI and reside in New York City’s five boroughs. Students who are candidates for art or design related degrees are not eligible to apply (whether full- or part-time, and currently enrolled at the time of application for any degree or certificate granting programs).

To apply, artists must submit a digital file of their five designs for the three banners (each banner is double-sided, with one side devoted to the “noguchi” logo). Enclose a CV and a one-paragraph artist statement that describes how the design addresses the theme of peace. Designs that are created specifically for this proposal will be prioritized above designs that are appropriated from artists’ previous artwork. Designs should be completed and ready for printing.

Submissions are due by Monday, August 22, 2022, at 11:59 pm ET.

The winning banner designs will be revealed on the 118th anniversary of Isamu Noguchi’s birth: Thursday, November 17, 2022. The winning artist will have their designs installed on the Museum’s outdoor banners for one year, from November 2022 through November 2023, and will receive an honorarium of $3,500. The two runners-up will each receive an honorarium of $2,500. All three artists will lead a public program in the spring of 2023, along with an artist talk to highlight their project and celebrate the AAPI community during a free admission day. They will also be featured on the Museum’s website and social media, including a filmed interview.

Please contact banners@noguchi.org with any questions.

Requirements

Banner Specifications
Proposals should include unique designs for five sides of the three banners.

One banner will include the “noguchi” logo on one side (see diagram). Artists have the option to include a sixth design incorporating the logo.

The “noguchi” logo design must be unchanged, and it must be easily readable with high contrast.
The logo must be a minimum of 36″ wide, placed either horizontally or vertically.

Artwork Size
42″ wide x 122″ tall

Clearance
Allow 2″ top and bottom for hems; wind vents at sides (see diagram)

Final Artwork Preparation
Vector art is preferred (ideally as an .ai or .pdf file, though .eps, .jpg, .psd are also acceptable formats). Any raster art must be at least 150 dpi (minimum) at 100% scale. Color profile should be CMYK.