WIA is seeking to commission our next featured artist for the 9th Annual WIA World Summit at Annecy.
As part of our ongoing commitment to spotlighting diverse artistic voices, we are looking for an artist from Hungary to create the official summit artwork, representing Hungary as the featured country of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
The World Summit aims to engage and educate participants about relevant and timely issues of gender justice in animation. Past Summit themes have included ”Stronger Together: Building Resilience in Challenging Times,” “Break the Box: Gender and Leadership,” “Gender Justice: A Global Call for Inclusion in Animation,” and “The Business Case for Diversity.”
Theme
The selected artist will develop the official summit artwork, an original piece inspired by the summit theme, “The Future is Animated,” which will be showcased throughout the summit.
Selection Criteria
- The artist must be from Hungary
- The artist must demonstrate experience in graphic design and illustration
- Strongest candidates will have at least 3 years of professional experience
Timeline
Submitting artists must be available to work within the following timeline:
- Portfolio Submission: Friday, March 7, 2025
- Invited Artists Concept Due: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
- Concept Selection: Friday, March 21, 2025
- Initial Review: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Second Review: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- Final Deliverables Due: Thursday, April 17, 2025
View past Summit artwork here.
How to Apply
Use this link to submit your portfolio by Friday, March 7, 2025.
