Create a mascot for FanfaireNYC 2024!

 

CONTEST RULES:

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• Open to all High School of Art & Design students only

• Create an original character inspired by FanfaireNYC.  The mascot submissions must be unique designs and concepts.

• Check out the event website - www.fanfairenyc.com and Instagram account @fanfairenyc to learn more about the event.

• The mascot can be human, animal, or creature. No words on the images.

• The image of the mascot should be vertical, approximately 8" width x 8" height.

• The image must be in PNG or JPEG format, 300 dpi. The size of the image should not exceed 3MB.  Do not send files as .psd, .ai, .procreate, or other editing program file formats.

• The mascot should be set on white background so it can be silhouetted easily and applied to different background colors.

• We would like you to draw the character in a few different poses (vertical, horizontal, headshot) so it can be used for different promotional items around and leading up to the show, for example: posters, social media, collectible buttons and assorted badges.

• You will be asked to provide an outline drawing of one of your poses.

• You may be asked to draw additional poses, and a vector graphic of your character.

• If your design is chosen as the mascot, we will need you to sign a waiver granting the Art & Design PTA the rights to use it as part of FanfaireNYC.

• Please send all mascot entries to Jacqui Harris at marketing@fanfairenyc.com by 11:59 PM on Friday, January 5, 2023. You can send up to 5 different mascot entries from each student.

• If you have any questions please contact marketing@fanfairenyc.com

• REMEMBER, if you win the contest you will be asked to provide additional images, files, and graphics.

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IMAGE SUBMISSION GUIDELINE:

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• One file 8" X 8" with all poses on one image. Max 3MB.

• Minimum 3 poses. Maximum 5 poses.

• Pose guideline -- one each - Vertical, horizontal, headshot, and two others of your choice.

• Upload a PNG or JPG of the image

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GIVE YOUR MASCOT A NAME:

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• Give your character a name that you feel embodies the spirit of FanfaireNYC

• Make their name unique and exciting.

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENTRY

and GOOD LUCK!!​