Design Contest Submission Is Now Closed!
Thank you to everyone who submitted a design for the McKinney Asian Art & Food Festival Design Contest! We are now processing and reviewing all submissions.
Online public voting will be available soon!
The final results will be determined by:
🗳️ Public Voting: 30%
👩⚖️ Professional Judges: 70%
Stay tuned for the voting announcement, and thank you for supporting our talented artists and designers!
Poster Design Contest Detail:
Celebrate the McKinney Asian Art and Food Festival 2026 by designing a vibrant and colorful poster that embodies the spirit of peace, love, and unity. We are looking for artwork that reflects welcoming communities coming together to promote harmony and cultural understanding. Check out the following information to ensure your entry covers all the required information and elements!
Design Contest
Contest Entry Dates: May 15th-July 15th,2026
Public Voting: July 16th-July 23th, 2026
Professional Voting: July 24th-July 29th, 2026
Winner Announced: July 30th, 2026
Prizes
First Place -$200 Second Place – $100 Third Place -$50
Each submission will be posted on Social Media.
The 1st winning design will be used as the official poster for the 2026 McKinney Asian Art and Food Festival, and all the winners will be recognized during the festival and on official platforms.
Festival Title
The official event name must appear prominently: McKinney Asian Art and Food Festival.
Event Info
Date: Oct 2-3, 2026
Location: 401 E Virginia St. McKinney, TX 75069
Theme & Design Direction
– Incorporate this year’s theme: Pinwheel (风调雨顺) into your design
– Artwork should reflect Asian cultures, community, peace, and global friendship
– Bright, welcoming, and family-friendly designs are encouraged
– All submissions must be original artwork created by the participant
– No copyrighted images, graphics, or design elements may be used unless you own full usage rights
– To respect artistic originality and support authentic creative expression, AI-generated designs will not be accepted
Format & Size
-Vertical layout (18″x24″ or 8″x10″)
-Digital format
-PDF/JPG/PNG
-High-Resolution (minimum 400DPI)