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The idea for this competition was born in drama of the flood. At the time, I was working on illustrating flooded areas to send them out into the world as a testament to the changes that had impacted entire cities. However, being in the very heart of the affected regions, I realized that the emotional weight of the situation was more than I could handle. I came to understand that it wasn't fair to expect others – who had not experienced this personally – to illustrate the drama of the flood. Instead, I realized that a more fitting direction would be a project that takes into account places meaningful to each person, whether it's Cracow's Kazimierz, the colorful courtyards of Wrocław, the Odra river boulevards in Opole, or a hallway with a cat.

A postcard – sometimes even kitschy – sent from a trip can tell more about a place than the most beautiful photograph. That's why today, I'm sending my postcard to all the invited creators, hoping to receive postcards from them in return.

Jacek Jarosz – main organizer

General Information:

  1. Theme:

    Postercard is a poster competition open to all artists. The task is to design unique posters inspired by the form and character of a postcard. The aim of the competition is to promote creativity and showcase diverse perspectives through a concise and impactful format – like visual messages sent by participants to their audience.

  2. Prizes:

    Participants whose works qualify for the exhibition will receive a personalized certificate confirming their participation in the event. Those who earn distinctions will be awarded corresponding certificates.

  3. Jury:
    • Dominik Setlak
    • Mikołaj Truś
    • Peter Javorik
    • Sonia Furmanek
    • Zuzanna Karczewska
  4. Exhibition Curator:
    • Jacek Jarosz
  5. Deadline:
    • 20.12.2024
  6. Post-Competition Exhibition:
    • 13.01.2025, 5:00 PM, Staromiejskie Centrum Kultury Młodzieży, ul. Dietla 53, Kraków

Postercard Competition Rules:

  1. General Provisions
    1. These rules define the conditions for the „Postercard” competition exhibition organized at the Staromiejskie Centrum Kultury Młodzieży.
    2. The exhibition is open and competitive, aimed at creators and designers.
    3. By submitting their work, participants agree to the terms and conditions outlined in these rules.
  2. Objectives
    1. The competition task is to design a poster in the concept of a postcard-poster.
    2. The aim of the competition is to select the best works, which will be showcased at the post-competition exhibition at the Staromiejskie Centrum Kultury Młodzieży, ul. Dietla 53, Kraków.
    3. Technical requirements for submissions:
      1. Size (vertical): A2 (42 × 59.4 cm) with 3 mm bleeds on all edges.
      2. File format: PDF, 300 dpi, CMYK.
      3. Additional requirements: The author's signature must appear on the work.
  3. Conditions
    1. To enter the competition, participants must send their poster to the email address: postercard.konkurs@gmail.com by midnight on 20.12.2024.
    2. By entering the competition, participants agree to the processing of their personal data by the Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków for the purpose of conducting this competition.
    3. Participants may submit only their own original works, to which they hold full copyright.
    4. The organizers reserve the right to use the submitted works free of charge, particularly for online publication or presentation and promotion in other media (e.g., on the event or Faculty of Industrial Design's Instagram account).
    5. Participants confirm they are the sole authors of their submitted posters.
    6. Participants agree to the printing of their works in A6, A3, or A2 format for the post-competition exhibition. Potential changes to the work's format may be required due to the exhibition space layout and the number of works being presented.
  4. Competition Timeline
    1. The competition begins on 4.11.2024.
    2. Final submissions must be sent by 20.12.2024, to: postercard.konkurs@gmail.com
    3. The selection of works qualified for the exhibition will take place on 1.01.2025.
    4. The competition results will be announced during the exhibition opening on 13.01.2025.
  5. Additional Provisions
    1. The organizers are not responsible for any errors arising from participants sending their submissions to an incorrect email address.
    2. These rules come into effect on 4.11.2024.
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