Graphic Design

• Graphic Design Competition Posters must be printed and delivered.
• Registration Deadline is Monday, September 15, 2025. Pre-registration is required.
• Submit questions to: ncsfCompetitions@ncagr.gov
• Competition is open to public school and home school as well as adult and youth (non-school) graphic designers.
• The NC State Fair Graphic Design Competition is designed to feature creativity in graphic design.
• Schools can enter up to 6 posters. Each poster must be from a different student.
• Entries must have the artist’s names on the back.
• Poster designs must be original. NO AI submissions permitted.
• Judging Criteria: Quality of Concept, Design Elements, Creativity, Originality and Innovations

• The State of North Carolina will require submission of a NC Substitute W-9 prior to making any payment of $600 or greater or any payment that results in a total of $600 or more during one calendar year from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to any individual or entity. All exhibitors are strongly encouraged to complete and upload the NC Substitute W-9 Form to prevent any delay in receiving premium prize money.

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