CNM Student Signage Design Competition

Open to all currently enrolled CNM students, the Student Signage Design Competition is a chance to showcase your creativity, win scholarships, and have your artwork displayed on campus.

Overview

CNM invites you to showcase your creativity in an exciting design competition! We’re looking for an original, professionally-crafted, large-scale piece of branded CNM signage that will represent our community in a bold and inspiring way.CNM Student Signage Design Competition

This is your chance to leave your mark on campus, celebrate your artistic talents, and connect with the vibrant spirit of CNM, Albuquerque, and/or New Mexico. This signage will be displayed on the tall column north of the SRC building, facing the quad.

The winning artist will receive a $1,000 scholarship, and two runners-up will each receive $500, courtesy of the CNM Foundation.

The timeline for this competition is as follows:

  • October 7, 2024: Call for Entries (Check CNM’s website, social media, and campus bulletin boards for all the details.)
  • October 7 – November 18, 2024: Submission Period (You’ll have plenty of time to craft your design and submit it.)
  • November 19-21, 2024: Judging (A panel of CNM faculty, staff, and local artists will review submissions.)
  • November 22, 2024: Winner Announcement (The winning design will be unveiled on CNM platforms.)
  • Spring Term 2025: Installation and Unveiling Reception (Your design will be installed on campus with local media coverage and a grand unveiling!)

For any questions related to design requirements or contest rules, contact Diana Beltran-Chavarria.

Requirements

  • CNM Logo: Your design must prominently feature the CNM logo (see section below).
  • Design Style: All submissions must be vector-based and scalable to ensure high-quality reproduction on large signs. Use programs like Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Fresco, and Inkscape (free) to create your design.
  • Theme: Reflect the dynamic culture of CNM, Albuquerque, and/or New Mexico.
  • Appropriateness: The artwork should be suitable for public display and adhere to community standards (no political themes, nudity, or violence).
  • No AI-Generated Art: Submissions must be created by you, not generated by AI software. We will verify all submissions are authentic with our reverse-AI detection tools and industry experts.

Submit Your Design by November 18

View the attachments below for the CNM logo, a template of the design area, and a photo of the wall. Submit your entry by November 18, 2024 using the form below.

Attachments Submit Your Design