The Opus Artis Paris International Art and Design Competition

RULES

Article 2. Theme of the Work

This competition explores the relationship between sound and image through the visual interpretation of music. Taking classical music repertoire as the point of departure, the competition encourages participants to translate musical structures, rhythms, emotions, and tonal qualities into poster design language.

Participants are invited to explore the interaction between auditory perception and visual expression through both conceptual and experimental approaches. The aim of the competition is to foster cross-disciplinary creativity, linking the act of listening with contemporary poster design practice.

Each participant must create a poster design inspired by one of the following three designated classical music works.

Repertoire Works

• Claude Debussy – Clair de Lune

• Martin Kutnowski – Al Ver Mis Horas de Fiebre

• Sergei Prokofiev – Romeo and Juliet Suite: Montagues and Capulets

Note : Click on the work title to listen to the selected music piece.

Article 3. Instructions for Participation

1. Submitted works must closely align with the competition theme. All entries must be original, conceptually clear, visually coherent, and artistically expressive. Plagiarism or infringement of third-party rights is strictly prohibited. 

2. Form of works:

Entries must be static poster designs. Any visual technique or medium may be used, provided the final submission is presented as a poster design. If AI tools are used, participants must disclose the tools and the scope of use upon submission.

3. Technical specifications:

– Size: A3 – Resolution: 300 dpi

– Format: JPEG

– File size: 10 MB – 40 MB

– Color mode: CMYK

After the announcement of results, Gold and Silver Award winners may choose whether to attend the exhibition in Flaine, France. Selected works may be exhibited either as original works or printed by the organizers for exhibition purposes.

4. Copyright:

Copyright of all submitted works remains with the authors. The organizers reserve the non-exclusive right to reproduce, publish, and display the submitted works for purposes related to the competition, exhibition, promotion, and documentation, with proper credit to the authors. 

Participants guarantee that their submissions do not infringe any third-party rights and shall bear full responsibility for any related disputes.

Article 4. Registration Fee

The registration fee is €25 per work. Each participant may submit up to 6 works, of which a maximum of 4 works may be selected.

Article 5. Prize Settings

The jury evaluates submissions based on concept, visual impact, typography/layout, originality, and relevance to the theme.

The prize settings for the Opus Artis Paris International Poster Competition are as follows:

– Gold Award: 90 points or above (out of 100)

– Silver Award: 85 points or above

– Bronze Award: 80 points or above

– Honor Award: 75 points or above

Gold Award

– Total Prize Fund: €1,000

– If multiple Gold Award recipients are selected, the prize fund will be shared equally.

– The decision on the number of Gold Award recipients rests with the jury.

The jury reserves the right to determine the final results of the competition. The jury may decide to withhold or leave any award category vacant if no submission meets the required standard. All jury decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

All awarded contestants will receive official prize certificates and jury comments. Gold Award winners will share the prize fund equally.

Attendance at the exhibition is encouraged but not required, and does not affect eligibility for the cash prize. The official list of results will be announced on April 10, 2026.

Competition Mode : Online

Application Deadline : March 20, 2026

Results Announcement : April 10, 2026

Exhibition : Selected works will be exhibited at Flaine Art Center, France, from July 19 to July 24, 2026.

​​​​​​​Competition Category : Poster Design

Total Prize Fund : €1,000

Article 1. Competition Overview

The Opus Artis Paris International Poster Competition is open to participants from around the world. The competition consists of two phases: the online competition phase and the public exhibition phase. All participants are required to submit their works in accordance with the official submission guidelines of the competition. The competition is open to students and professionals worldwide. There is no age restriction.

The Opus Artis Paris International Poster Competition will issue official certificates and jury comments to participating contestants. Based on the evaluation results, the jury panel will select outstanding poster designs for public exhibition in France. The exhibition will be held at Flaine Art Center, France, from July 19 to July 24, 2026.