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… Seattle is preparing to welcome visitors from around the world during the FIFA World Cup. The Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA) is strengthening community pride by holding a design contest for new street pole banners. Pole banners will add color, energy, and storytelling to the area, creating a warm welcome for everyone. While these banners will be installed before the FIFA World Cup, they’re meant to be long-term investments in the neighborhood’s identity. They’ll help create a sense of place for residents, workers, and visitors alike. We’re helping the CIDBIA make it happen by providing financial support as part of the Downtown Activation Plan. The CIDBIA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping Seattle’s Chinatown–International District clean, safe, and thriving. Your design should:
Think of these banners as symbols of the community. They’ll hang proudly on the streets, catching the eye of neighbors, visitors, and everyone traveling by. A note on the use of AI tools: you may use AI tools for brainstorming ideas, but your final design should be your (or your team’s) work. If you rely on AI during brainstorming, we ask that you note what tool you used in your submission. Who Can Enter? This contest is open to everyone! You can be a professional artist, a student, or just someone who loves to create. You can enter by yourself or work with a team, but the work should be substantially your own work. If you’re a local artist, we strongly encourage you to apply! You do not need experience with public art to apply. The Prizes This is a paid opportunity. Your creative work is valued! If your design is picked as a finalist, you’ll get:
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