We're looking for innovative and impactful posters that not only showcase your artistic talent but also address crucial issues related to sustainable urban mobility. Here are the criteria we'll be considering when selecting the winning designs:

1. Creativity and Originality:
   - We're seeking fresh and original ideas that creatively address the importance of sustainable urban mobility.
   - Your artwork should stand out and capture the essence of cycling being inclusive and for everyone.
2. Alignment with Theme:
   - Posters should effectively convey the idea that cycling is a universal activity and emphasize the significance of sustainable urban mobility.
   - The design should reflect the joy of cycling, its positive impact on mental health, and its role in promoting European unity through cultural activities.
3. Message Clarity:
   - The message of the poster should be clear and easily understandable, conveying the importance of sustainable urban mobility to a broad audience.
4. Artistic Quality:
   - High-quality artistic execution, including visual appeal, composition, and attention to detail, will be considered in the evaluation process.
5. Potential for Impact:
   - Consideration will be given to the potential impact of the poster in raising awareness about sustainable urban mobility and inspiring positive change.
6. Feasibility for Events:
   - Designs should be adaptable for use in various European Peace Ride activities and for a poster exhibition.

The competition is open to:

• current higher-education students
• Students over the age of 18 years
• Students who are enrolled in an educational institute in one of the 40 Creative Europe countries.
• Entrants must also be a current legal resident of one of the 40 Creative Europe countries.

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• The submitted posters should be in portrait format, either JPG (5000 x 7070 px, 72 dpi, RGB) or PDF (A1, 200 dpi, CMYK). The maximum file size allowed is 10 MB. 
• Only digital submissions will be accepted.
• A maximum of 1 entry per person is permitted.
• Already published works and plagiarisms are excluded from participation.
• The design must be easily translated into a variety of mediums. 
• There is no entry fee to participate.

Finalists with the highest scores from the jury will be selected as winners. The jury will consist of members of the CYCLE UP! curatorial board, members of the European Peace Ride team and Goethe-Institut colleagues.

First prize: A trip to the Pochen Biennale, Chemnitz, Germany plus your design will be used to promote European Peace Ride activities in Pilsen, Czechia in September 2024*
 
Second prize: 300 EUR
 
Third prize: 150 EUR

*See the terms and conditions for exact details on the prizes.

For runners up:
The project submissions will be evaluated by an international jury, and they will select 20 of the best posters to be exhibited at participating Goethe-Instituts, and on Goethe-Institut websites, after the winners have been announced.