East Lansing Civic Plus #27 ELAF Graphics

East Lansing Seeks Artist/Designer for 2027 Art Festival Campaign

The City of East Lansing Parks, Recreation and Arts Department is seeking a qualified artist or graphic designer for the 2027 East Lansing Art Festival campaign. - Government Buyer: - City of East Lansing Parks, Recreation and Arts Department - Art Festival Coordinator: Heather Majano - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a call for individual artists or design firms. - Products/Services Requested: - Graphic design services for the 2027 Art Festival - Deliverables include: - Large poster (20"x30") - Window poster (11"x17") - Billboards - T-shirts - Small online digital ads - Print ads - Brochures - Postcards - Cards - Coffee mugs - Social media images - Notable Requirements: - Project budget is $10,000 for design and deliverables only (printing handled separately) - Preference for Michigan-based and local (East Lansing or tri-county area) artists/designers/firms - Submissions encouraged from BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and disabled artists - Applicants must submit a resume, narrative of experience and mediums, three digital images of past work, and supporting materials (no design submission required at application stage) - Final design will be developed collaboratively with staff and the selected designer

Description

The East Lansing Art Festival is seeking to hire an artist and/or graphic designer to create the festival's 2027 poster and related deliverables. The festival encourages submissions from all artists, including those from BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities and people with disabilities. The event will be held on May 15 and 16, 2027, in East Lansing, Michigan. The selected artist will collaborate with staff to develop the final design, which will be used across various media including posters, t-shirts, and advertising. The project budget for design and deliverables is $10,000, with printing handled separately by the festival staff.

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