We are thrilled to announce the 2024 SUNY Poly Social Justice Poster Contest, hosted by two groundbreaking centers at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly): the center for Design, interdisciplinary Research, Electronics, Art, and Media (DREAM), and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Research Center . The event has been sponsored by the Office of the Provost and by an anonymous donor.
DREAM Center and DEIB Research Center invite everyone to submit social justice posters that creatively and powerfully advance DEIB excellence at SUNY Poly and the surrounding communities.
A selection of posters will be displayed at the Gannett Gallery in Kunsela Hall at SUNY Poly at the "Voices of Change” exhibition. There is a total prize pool of $1,000 for the top posters in the exhibition, with up to $500 for first prize. The awarded posters will be used for the promotion of DEIB Research Center. Posters will be evaluated on creativity, clarity, and potential impact on DEIB initiatives.
What is a Social Justice Poster?
A social justice poster is a visual artwork or graphic design that conveys messages advocating for social change and justice. Submissions may explore topics such as class, gender, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, immigration, disability, and more, focusing on their relevance at SUNY Poly and within the surrounding community.
For inspiration and resources on how to create impactful social justice posters, you can visit websites such as those of artist-activist Favianna Rodriguez , Ricardo Levins Morales, and others dedicated to creative advocacy.
Poster Specifications
Submitted posters must be in digital format.
Posters must be 12”x18” or 18”x12” at a resolution of 300dpi.
Posters need not be created digitally. You may submit a high-quality scan of a hand-made poster, at the specified size and resolution.
Submission Instructions
Please make your submission via email to: gannettgallery@gmail.com
In your email submission, please include:
- The title of your poster.
- Medium and description of how you made your poster. In particular, if you used any AI tools to create your poster, you must specify the prompts you used. If you made it digitally, specify the tools you used. If it is handmade, talk about your process.
- A brief description of your poster's core message (up to 500 words).
- Tell us a little about yourself. Are you a SUNY Poly student or alumni?
- Your poster as an attachment. Please submit it as a PDF file that is 12”x18” (or 18”x12”) with a resolution of 300dpi.
If your poster is accepted for exhibition, we will print it and hang it in the gallery.
Dates and Deadlines
- The deadline to submit your poster is Sunday, November 10, at 11:59pm.
- The “Voices of Change” exhibition will run from November 18 until December 1st.
- The reception and award ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 21st, from 4:30pm until 6:30pm.
Who Can Participate?
This contest is open to everyone — whether you are a student, faculty member, or a community member, we encourage you to share your vision for advancing DEIB at SUNY Poly and the surrounding communities. No specific background or expertise is required, just your passion for making a difference.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact gannettgallery@gmail.com.
Let’s come together to inspire change and advance DEIB in our communities!
We look forward to seeing your inspiring posters.