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2023 RIFF POSTER CONTEST
The Richmond International Film Festival is doing an open call for artwork that will be featured on the 2023 official poster to commemorate this year’s theme of “Togetherness.” Create your artwork as a drawing, painting, photo, or mixed media. Your artwork will be judged by a panel of Jurors and festival staff on its creativity, how well it fits into the theme, and the overall quality of the artwork.
Our aim for this collaboration is to bring a spirit of inclusivity, build awareness and support for our artist community, and bolster art production and exhibition opportunities in Richmond.
Contest Framework
Submissions open to the arts community, all schools/universities, general public & local organizations.
Concept to capture: The 2023 “Togetherness” theme (any form of art accepted such as drawing, painting, photography or mixed media/finishings)
Submit proof of concept or mock up May 1-8, 2023 for RIFF feedback via riff@rvafilmfestival.com
Submit final artwork by May 22nd to riff@rvafilmfestival.com. Preferred dimensions: 11 x 17 or resizing options can be completed later.
(3) Top finalists will be selected
Jury and Staff will vote on final winner. Festival reserves the right to forgo using artwork in the official poster, however, regardless it will receive full recognition and all other benefits.
Winner selected will be announced by June 1, 2023. RIFF Staff will work with the winner on final dimensions and deliverables.
Benefits: Winner will receive acknowledgement in the official festival program, press release inclusion, showcased at the festival’s First Friday unveiling exhibition event, and receive recognition at the annual red-carpet awards at the Byrd Theatre. The winner will also be given an All-Access Platinum VIP Badge for festival week and for their plus one, a film & music passport.
Submission Format: JPEG resized to at least 1,500 pixels.
For more information, please email Jaika Mendieta at jaika@rvafilmfestival.com.
RIFF’S First Friday Event
The Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) is doing an open call for artwork or photography that will be on exhibition at RIFF’s First Friday annual event. This event is also in collaboration and to benefit the RIFF Arts Institute (RAI), the non profit affiliate that conducts year-round artist development and connects artists with the industry and community.
The opportunity is for university students only with the aim of providing young emerging artists with an exhibition platform and exposure.
Selection criteria: Your artwork or photography will be judged by a panel of Jurors on its creativity and the overall quality. Top finalists will be selected for the festival’s exhibition event, which takes place on August 4th at the Quirk Hotel.
Contest Framework
● Submissions open to greater Richmond area universities. Must have a student i.d.
● All styles of paintings and photography eligible to submit. Submit by June 1.
● Top 5 -10 selected for RIFF's First Friday Exhibition benefiting the RIFF Arts Institute.
● Live auction of the artwork will take place after the 2023 poster/theme unveiling presentation mixer. Artists must be willing to donate the artwork for the auction, however, RAI will give back 25% to the artists.
● Opportunity to support the Institute plus receive exposure through the Richmond International FIlm Festival and engage with its audience and general public. At the event will be a range of attendees including filmmakers, musicians, and patrons.
● Artists will also receive recognition on the RAI website and in the RIFF Newsletter.
● How to submit? Must provide a jpeg of the artwork by June 1. Send to riff@rvafilmfestival.com and include your name, university, type of artist, and contact info.
● Top winners will be announced by June 15. Artists must then deliver the painting or framed photograph print no later than July 31, or work with RIFF staff to coordinate drop off the morning of the event.
● Submission Format: Send JPEG of artwork resized to at least 1,500 pixels.
For more information, please email Jaika Mendieta at jaika@rvafilmfestival.com.
