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68ºAmerica 250 City Art Poster Contest
Celebrate the nation’s semiquincentennial by telling Montgomery’s story through art—open to artists of all ages and skill levels.
Montgomery is joining cities across the country in commemorating America’s 250th anniversary with a creative initiative that invites artists of all ages to showcase their talent and civic pride. The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM), in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), announced the America 250 City Art Poster Project—and Montgomery is proud to participate.
Local artists—professional, amateur, and students—are invited to design posters that celebrate Montgomery’s history while inspiring hope for the next 250 years. Submissions may come from individuals or through community organizations such as schools, libraries, arts agencies, and nonprofits.
Key Dates
- Contest opens: February 3, 2026
- Deadline: March 22, 2026 (11:59 PM for online submissions)
- Semi-finalist review by panel of artists and art-lovers: March 22 – April 10, 2026
- Finalists on display at City Hall: April 10 - April 20
- Selection of finalist: Chosen by Mayor Steven L. Reed on April 20, 2026
- Poster of finalist sent for display and publication: Due by May 1, 2026
- Prepped for official display and print and online publication: May 2 – June 3, 2026
- Displayed at the 94th Annual Meeting in Long Beach, CA: June 4 – 7, 2026
How to Submit
- Online: America 250 City Art Poster Contest Submission Form
- In-person: Department of Cultural Affairs, 200 Coosa Street, Montgomery, AL
Who can Enter
- Artists of all ages (youth, adults, seniors)
- Individuals from groups/organizations
Your design must:
- Include “Montgomery” and the phrase “America 250” within the design
- Be nonpartisan
- Avoid political messaging or inflammatory language
- Convey civic pride, historical connection, and optimism for the next 250 years
Allowed media: Any artistic medium/materials (paint, pencil, collage, digital, etc.)
GUIDELINES & SPECS FOR POSTER SUBMISSION
- File Format: PDF only
- File should be created at 100% scale to provided specs.
- Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI at 100% scale.
- Color Mode: CMYK (4-color process) Convert all RGB images and spot colors to CMYK.
- All Posters submitted should be suitable to print as-is. USCM is not responsible for any errors in content or resolution quality.
Files not meeting these requirements must be corrected before they will be accepted.