ABOUT THE BIENNALE

The poster is a highly demanding art form, presenting the creator with constant challenges not only in terms of continuous self-improvement but also in the context of exploring a given topic. A good poster engages the thought of not only the creator but, above all, the viewer. It is the artist’s responsibility to ensure that their work is correctly understood by the viewer. One of the primary functions of a poster is to convey information. The concept, visual design, and graphic metaphor should be used in an interesting yet clear manner. It is through the power of visual communication that a poster can convey a wide range of messages, using elements such as colour, composition, well-chosen typography, or graphic metaphor.

For some time now, the poster’s home has been shifted away from the street. Now, it appears more frequently on social media, websites, and in art galleries. The Music Poster Biennale aims to present the best posters related to music from all over the world in the galleries and urban spaces of the city of Rzeszów. The idea behind the competition is to promote poster art, focusing on music posters. As this is the first edition of the Rzeszów International Music Poster Biennale, works created between 2019 and 2025 will be eligible for the competition. Each artist may submit a maximum of 10 works. Works that are part of a series will be considered a single entry.

The music poster is classified as a cultural poster. Due to its subject matter, it allows for significant creative freedom, even romanticism. Today’s world is divided, and with the numerous wars and conflicts our reality becomes increasingly depressing. Every day, many people reach for their favourite songs to relax. Music is one of the tools which unites, rather than divides, people from many parts of the world. It also brings a sense of joy and fills us with energy. This competition aims to demonstrate that poster art and music have the power to unite across borders, social differences, and religious beliefs.

The originator and initiator of this event is Patrycja Longawa, the competition’s president and chairwoman of the jury.

The event will be accompanied by an exhibition of music-themed posters from the Krzysztof Dydo Collection.

The main partner of the event is the City of Rzeszów.

GENERAL RULES FOR POSTER SUBMISSIONS

Posters eligible for the competition must be loosely related to the theme of music posters. These may include concert posters, opera posters, vocal or music competition posters, music festival posters, posters dedicated to specific genres of music, such as jazz, classical music, or rock, and their history, etc. A broader interpretation of the theme is also permitted, including posters for musical films or posters related to music, e.g. depicting selected musical instruments. Posters featuring famous musicians will also be eligible for the Competition. A catalogue will be published for the exhibition, and each Participant qualified for the second stage will receive a copy of the catalogue. The only cost the Participant will incur is shipping from Poland.

In the first stage, posters should be submitted in accordance with the technical guidelines via the application form

A4 size 21 x 29.7 cm, vertical, 300 dpi, CMYK, JPG, or PNG
(File description: Name_Surname_Country_Year of creation_Poster title)

Participation in the contest is free of charge. The printing fee applies only to the artists selected for the exhibition. Participants qualified to the second stage must submit posters in B1 size (100 x 70 cm, jpg, 300dpi, cmyk) to the Organizer. The posters will be printed in the printing office indicated by the Organizer. Participants should pay the cost of printing two copies of the posters (in the amount of 30 EUR) directly to the printing office by Paypal. It is not possible to submit a horizontal work in the Competition; such works will be rejected.

Important: Each participant must read the full competition regulations (below).

Download the regulations Submit your poster

CALENDAR

July 22, 2025 – August 20, 2025 – Competition entries

August 22, 2025 – September 5, 2025 – Jury voting

September 8, 2025 – Announcement of selected works

September 8, 2025 – September 22, 2025 – File submission

September 26, 2025 – Main Jury deliberations and selection of winners

September 29, 2025 – Exhibition at the Municipal Gallery of the Art School in Rzeszów and announcement of winners

October 10, 2025 – Outdoor exhibition

SELECTED ARTISTS

The artists will be announced after the jury selection.

CONTACT

Sucharskiego 2, 35-225 Rzeszów, Podkarpacie
+ 48 17 866 11 11
rzeszowimpb@wsiz.edu.pl

ORGANIZER

STRATEGIC PARTNER

HONORARY PATRONAGE