MRKT BALL POSTER CONTEST DETAILS
The theme of the MRKT BALL: 130th Birthday Celebration can be described as indicative of the
original construction period: late 1800’s/early 1900’s. Consider the Market’s original intentions: to
serve as a public marketplace for vendors of all kinds: farmers and gardeners, food artisans and
performers, family-run businesses and first-time entrepreneurs. To this day, Indianapolis City Market
is one of only a handful of public market houses throughout the country that operates as originally
intended and is experiencing a renaissance to its original glory due in-part to our loyal customers and
incredible merchants – both of which add to the ever-rotating cast of characters that make the
Indianapolis City Market a wondrous destination.
The key message behind this theme is to remind people of the grand history and purpose of the
Indianapolis City Market. The theme should evoke a sense of pride in Indianapolis and not only pay
homage to the Market’s rich history but also to its promising future.
ELIGIBLITY:
Entries from Hoosier-living and/or Hoosier-born artists, 18 years of age and older will be
considered. The submitting artist must have produced the original artwork and the artist must own the
copyright for the images or have permission to use copyrighted images in the design.
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
Artwork must be original and submitted by the artist. Sketch submissions are permitted, however selected
finalists must complete and submit final works in person by Friday, Dec. 2nd. Entries must be twodimensional using either traditional methods (pens, pencils, crayons, charcoal, oil paint, acrylic paint,
watercolor, etc.) or modern digital illustration process. All artwork must be a minimum of 11” X 17” in
dimension.
As all artwork must be fully original, no entries will be accepted or considered if they are deemed to
use in whole or in part derivative images, which could be considered plagiaristic
TIMELINE
Deadline for Entry: Tuesday, November 21, 2016
Finalists Notified: Wednesday, November 28, 2016
Artwork Delivery: Thursday, December 1 and Friday, December 2 (specific times TBD)
Artwork Exhibition & Grand Prize Winner Announced: Saturday, December 10, 2016
Artwork Pick up: Finalists must pick up artwork during the week of December 19, 2016
SUBMISSION PROCESS
The maximum size of the file to be uploaded should be no more than 10 MB. All artwork must be
submitted via online form at www.indycm.com/postercontest.
JUDGING
All entries will be judged using the same criteria: creativity, relationship to theme, and demonstrated
understanding of the purpose of the Indianapolis City Market.
CONTEST PRIZES
10 finalists will be selected and invited to display their submissions on-site during the MRKT BALL on
Dec. 10, 2016 during the VIP Reception. These finalists will also receive (2) general admission tickets to
the MRKT BALL.
1 Grand Prize Winner will be selected and invited to display their submission on-site during the MRKT
BALL VIP Recpetion on Dec. 10, 2016. The Grand Prize Winner will receive a $500 Cash Prize, two VIP
Admission tickets to the MRKT BALL ($250 value), their work unveiled and announced as the Grand
Prize Winner at the event, and have a limited run (100) of their posters printed for purchase at the event*.
*The chosen artist will receive a 10% of poster sales up to $1,000. However, the artist may choose to forfeit their cut and donate
proceeds to Indianapolis City Market, a 501(c) nonprofit organization.
CONDITIONS
The Indianapolis City Market shall not be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur by
entering this contest and the Indianapolis City Market reserves the right to make changes to the rules
of the contest without prior notification.
CONTACT
For questions about the contest contact Chelsea Marburger: [email protected]
For media queries contact Jorge Dorantes: [email protected]
LEGAL NOTICE
The Grand Prize winning artist must be willing to sign an agreement giving Indianapolis City Market
limited use rights to use the artwork for purposes stated in this call.