Don't sit this one out. Creativity is not optional.
Americans for the Arts (AFTA) and the
Arts Action Fund, in partnership with
AIGA, are thrilled to invite artists and designers to submit to the
ArtsVote 2026 Open Call.
The brief is simple but powerful: reimagine the ArtsVote mark created by artist Bob Faust. Make it your own. Help us drive voter turnout while advocating for the arts ahead of the 2026 Midterms.
Our goal is to make visible the inextricable connection between the arts, culture, the humanities, design, and democracy. Please visit
ArtsVote.org/opencall for the full brief, to get to know our esteemed judging panel, and to learn more about the prizing.
The Prize:
- Grand Prize (1 winner): $2,500, a complimentary 1-year Americans for the Arts (AFTA) Professional Membership, a 1-year AIGA membership, a $200 gift card courtesy of Blick Art Materials, and an exclusive ArtsVote merch pack.
- 4 Finalists: $1,000 each, a complimentary 1-year Americans for the Arts (AFTA) Professional Membership, a $75 gift card courtesy of Blick Art Materials, a 1-year membership to AIGA, and an exclusive ArtsVote merch pack.
- First 500 Applicants: A complimentary ArtsVote tote.
- All Participating Artists: Feature in the official ArtsVote Digital Showcase, receive a digital contributor badge, and unlock an exclusive discount to the ArtsVote Merch store opening soon.
The Review Jury:
Your work will be reviewed by an incredible jury of design and arts leaders, including:
Erin Harkey (CEO, Americans for the Arts)
Bob Faust (Artist, Designer & Activist)
Frances Yllana (Designer, AIGA Chair, Design for Democracy)
Stefan Sagmeister (Designer)
Debbie Millman (Designer, Artist, Educator & Host of Design Matters)
Brian Collins (Designer, Creative Director & Educator)
Rachel Elnar (President, AIGA National)
Dr. Crystal Moten (Historian & Associate Director, Schomburg Center)
Eric Gottesman (Visual Artist, For Freedoms)
Sarah Elizabeth Lewis (Art & Cultural Historian, Author & Professor)
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
You can find the full creative brief, brand guidelines, and submission portal here on
artsvote.org/opencall. Thank you for sharing your creativity with this movement.
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