The International Biennial Poster Design Terras Gauda-Francisco Mantecón Competition has long been established as the most prestigious battle of talent among the art community present across five continents. The 14th edition of the competition is being celebrated this year, with cash prizes as high as €10,000 .
– 2017’s 1st Prize
Previous versions of this contest saw the participating of more than 17,000 posters, originating from 96 countries around the world. Geographic diversity is reflected in participants, with work originating from places such as Canada, Italy, China, Russia, Mexico and New Zealand, to name a few.
This year, Terras Gauda Wineries will award winners prizes totaling €16,000 , with €10,000 going to the 1st place, €2,000 to the 1st Runner-up, 2nd Runner-up and Honorable Mention, respectively. The deadline to submit pieces is September 30.
The panel of judges for the International Biennial Poster Design Terras Gauda 2019 will benefit from the criteria of professionals with recognized prestige: internationally acclaimed designer Javier Jaen, winner of the Laus Award and author of works for The New York Times, The Washington Post and National Geographic; and Diego Areso, Art Director of El País and El País Semanal. Along with them, National Design Prize winner Miguel Palmeiro will attend on behalf of the Portuguese studio United By, the winner of the latest edition of the competition. José María Fonseca, Chairman of the Terras Gauda Group, will preside over the panel of judges, accompanied by CEO Enrique Costas; Enrique López Veiga, President of the Vigo Port Authority; Nava Castro, director of the Galician Tourism Board; Pilar Barreiro, philologist and widow of Francisco Mantecón, and Paulino Novo, who will serve as secretary.
Winning artists and finalists in the International Biennial Poster Design Terras Gauda will have the opportunity to participate in an exclusive competition organised by The Galician Tourism Board. Selected pieces will be eligible for an additional €10,000 in prize money, while simultaneously being the promotional image for the ‘9th and 10th Galician Wine Routes Open Door Sessions.’
The International Biennial Terras Gauda – Francisco Mantecón Advertising Poster Competition is supported by the Vigo Port Authority, as well as the Department of Culture and Tourism through the Galician Tourism Agency.