Newport Classical is calling on artists, designers and creatives to submit original artwork for a chance to design the official poster for its 2026 summer music festival.
The organization announced its first-annual poster competition this week, inviting submissions that could become a defining image of the festival season. The winning design will be displayed around Newport to promote the summer festival, featured on the organization’s social media channels and shown at festival concerts in July.
The winner will receive $500.
Participants are encouraged to draw inspiration from Newport Classical’s venues, the Newport area and the live performing arts, while leaving room for their own artistic expression. Submissions must be in .PNG or .JPG format and sized to 6.5 by 9 inches (3,900 by 5,400 pixels). Artists should include a brief description of the work and any inspiration behind it.
All submissions are due April 1 and should be emailed to info@newportclassical.org with the subject line “Poster Competition Submission.” The winning design will be announced May 5.
The 2026 Newport Classical Music Festival is scheduled for July 2-19. The full schedule and lineup will be announced March 24.
Newport Classical has brought world-class musicians to some of Newport’s most iconic venues for more than 56 years, from gilded-age mansions to seaside outdoor stages. The organization is the most active year-round presenter of live performing arts on Aquidneck Island.
More information is available at newportclassical.org/2026-poster-competition.