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2025 Big Dreams Artist contest

Design the face for the 2025 Big Dreams Gala

Día de los Muertos Theme for the Big Dreams Artist Contest

Honoring Culture, Heritage, and Big Dreams. The 2025 Big Dreams Gala will celebrate the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)—a vibrant and meaningful holiday that honors loved ones who have passed while celebrating life, culture, and heritage.

WHAT IS DIA DE LOS MUERTOS?

Día de los Muertos is a Mexican tradition celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, where families create ofrendas (altars) adorned with marigolds, candles, photos, and meaningful items to remember and honor their ancestors. Unlike a day of mourning, it is a joyful celebration filled with music, food, and colorful decorations that reflect the continuity of life and the strength of family bonds.

The Big Dreams Artist Contest is an exciting opportunity to showcase your creativity! Submit your artwork for a chance to be featured as the official design for The Concilio’s 2025 Big Dreams Gala, celebrating Día de los Muertos! 
 
Required Elements for the Artwork (minimum of 3 elements) 

For this year’s Big Dreams Artist Contest, we invite artists to capture the essence of Día de los Muertos through elements such as:

  • Family & Photo Frames – The love and wisdom passed down through generations.
  • Calaveras (Sugar Skulls) – A symbol of life, remembrance, and cultural identity.
  • Marigolds (Cempasúchil) – The flower of the dead, guiding spirits back to their loved ones.
  • Ofrendas (Altars) – A sacred space filled with offerings and personal memories. 
  • Candles & Celebration – The energy of music, dance, and togetherness. 
The Winner will receive:
  • Your artwork featured in all PR & marketing materials for the Gala.
  • 2 VIP tickets to the 2025 Big Dreams Gala.

Rules & Eligibility:

  • Open to artists (21+) residing in North Texas.
  • Must be available to attend the 2025 Big Dreams Gala.
  • Art must be family-friendly and centered around The Concilio’s mission.
  • Submission must align with the Día de los Muertos theme.
  • Provide all design files (PNG or JPG).
  • Artwork must be original—no AI-generated
  • Winner will be selected internally and announced on social media.

 The submission deadline is February 25 (11:59 PM CST)

Upload Submissions Here
  • File Format: JPEG or PNG
  • Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI for high-quality printing
  • Elements: Must submit all art elements (Calaveras, Marigolds, Candles, etc) along with their submission
  • Color Mode: CMYK (preferred for print), RGB (for digital use)
  • Dimensions:
    • Primary Artwork: 11×14 inches (horizontal)
    • Scalable Version: Must be adaptable for marketing materials such as posters, social media graphics, and event programs11
  • No AI-generated artwork – all submissions must be original.
  • No text design – The Concilio may add event branding later.
  • Versatile Composition – Artwork should work across different formats (banners, digital ads, invitations, etc.).
  • DO NOT: Use any official or copyrighted characters.
  • Copyright: Contest entrants will retain the copyright to their submitted artwork but grant The Concilio unlimited and indefinite permission to use the images for event-related promotions, including but not limited to The Concilio’s exhibits, website, printed materials, digital displays, and other marketing or promotional efforts for the Big Dreams Gala.
  • Non-exclusive Permissions: By entering this art competition, you grant The Concilio a non-exclusive, perpetual license to reproduce images of your artwork for promotional purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, use on The Concilio’s website, print materials, newsletters, exhibits, digital displays, and other event-related marketing materials, as well as in the promotion of future art competitions.
  • Layered Files Preferred – If selected, artists may be asked to provide an editable PSD or EPS file for resizing and branding use
  • Originality 
  • Theme Design 
  • Use of elements in artwork 
  • Color
  • Artwork description 

Where can I see the latest artwork for the Big Dreams Gala?

  • It is the image above in the blue box

Can I submit hand-drawn or painted artwork?

  • Yes! However, it must be in color and professionally scanned and submitted in a high-resolution digital format (JPEG/PNG).

Will my artwork be used as-is?

  • The Concilio may adjust sizing, branding, or minor design elements to fit various marketing materials.

Can I submit more than one design?

  • Yes, but you must submit a different form for each design

What if I have a different size than listed?

  • Artwork must fit within the 11×14 inch proportions to be considered.

When is the 2025 Big Dreams Gala

  • October 2025
Learn more about Big Dreams here

Relive the night! Browse the event's memorable moments captured!

Gallery is from our 2024 Big Dreams Gala on November 1, 2024.

Interested in being a part of our 2025 Big Dreams Gala? Are you an individual that will commit to inspire families to achieve big dreams? If so, please fill out our Host Committee form to be considered to be a part of a group of professionals that support our mission. 

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