US International Poster Biennial 2027: Motion Posters and Global Digital Design Entries
The United States International Poster Biennial (USIPB) has opened its 2027 competition to designers, illustrators, artists, photographers and visual-communication students worldwide. Its categories include social and cultural posters as well as a dedicated Motion category for animated poster design. Entries opened on 1 August 2026 and close on 28 February 2027. Participants may submit original work created between 5 May 2025 and 28 February 2027.
Five entry categories and the digital-art opportunity
A – Social: posters addressing human experiences and social challenges, with professional and student groups.
B – Cultural: projects exploring arts, identities, heritage and cultural exchange.
C – Motion: time-based posters using animation, typography, sound and other dynamic elements.
D – Chicago 190: design interpretations of Chicago's 190-year history and cultural landscape.
E – LA United Through Sports: posters exploring community, sports and cultural connection in Los Angeles.
For the Motion category, an animated version must be uploaded through Artivive and the entrant must supply a publicly accessible video link inside the title field of the submission form. A still JPG is also required. Do not assume that uploading a video by itself replaces the separate still-image submission.
Image file rules
The official instructions require a vertical JPG file of exactly 700 by 1,000 pixels, RGB colour, 72 dpi and no larger than 2,000 KB. Creators may submit more than one entry; the organiser does not state a numerical cap. If a poster is selected, the author must supply a high-resolution 24 by 36 inch vertical exhibition file. Motion designers should test their animation URL in a private browsing session before submission to prevent broken jury links.
Judging, exhibitions and fees
Gold, Silver and Bronze distinctions are awarded in each category. Selected works will be displayed in exhibitions and featured as full-page designs in the USIPB catalogue. The publicly checked competition overview does not confirm a guaranteed cash prize for the Motion category, so entrants should treat these as recognition and exposure benefits rather than promised grant funding. Confirm any registration or upload fees at the official live submission page before sending work.
Artificial intelligence and authorship
The organiser allows dialogue around AI as a tool in the design process while emphasising human authorship, contextual intention and a jury's assessment of artistic quality. It does not equate automated output with a guaranteed eligible entry. Keep documentation of original design decisions and ensure rights to all photographic, typographic and motion elements; do not use third-party visual material without permission.
The organiser and international visibility
USIPB is a biennial event dedicated to poster design in the United States. The current edition is endorsed by the International Biennales Coordinating Committee, and its website explains its jury, categories and planned July 2027 exhibitions. This official source allows applicants to compare the entry's creative requirements with their own portfolio.
Official USIPB 2027 application and full specifications: https://www.usipb.com/2027
Information verified 24 October 2026. Region: United States, worldwide entry. Deadline: 28 February 2027. Confirmation of fees and exact upload workflow should be made in the live submission system.