Call for V Encuentro Logo Proposals

The National Team of Accompaniment of the V Encuentro (ENAVE) proudly invites Catholic artists in the United States to enter digital submissions of the logo for the Fifth National Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Ministry. The selected logo will appear on all electronic, print, and promotional materials associated with the V Encuentro. The V Encuentro is a multi-year process of ecclesial reflection on Hispanic/Latino ministry, convened by the Catholic bishops of the United States. A major gathering will crystalize this effort in 2018. The process is envisioned as a major exercise of leadership development and formation initiatives. There will be Encuentros (gatherings) at the parish, diocesan, regional and national levels aiming at engage about 1 million Catholics in the country.

• Only original work will be accepted (no stock or clip art images). By submitting a design, artists guarantee that they own all rights and are not using copyrighted material in any form.

• Designs must be submitted in PDF or jpg format only. Artwork drawn by hand is acceptable, but must be scanned.

• Design files should not exceed 5MB. The author of the selected submission must provide a high resolution version of the design.

• Successful proposals must capture and convey the spirit of the V Encuentro theme: “Discípulos misioneros: Testigos del amor de Dios” / “Missionary Disciples: Witnesses of God’s Love.” This theme is inspired in the words of Pope Francis in Evangelii Gaudium, n. 24, which we strongly recommend reading.

• Artists may submit multiple designs, each file as a separate entry.

• Artists must be older than eighteen years of age. Younger artists may submit their design with a parent or guardian.

• The winning selection is subject to adjustments based on dialogue between the artist and ENAVE.

• Submissions deadline: January 30, 2016.

• Email a PDF or jpg version of your design to: submissions@vencuentro.org

• Include the subject line: “V Encuentro Logo Submission”.

• All submissions must include the following contact information: author’s full legal name, mailing address, email, phone number, date of birth.

SUBMISSION AGREEMENT AND PRIZE:

• The winner will enter into a contract with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

• The author of the winning design will receive a V Encuentro T-Shirt, appropriate acknowledgement in national media such as the V Encuentro website, social media, mobile app, and electronic newsletter, and a link back to the artist's website.  ENAVE will cover all room and board expenses for the winning author to participate in the V National Encuentro gathering in the Dallas Fort Worth Metropolitan area on September 20-23, 2018 (airfare not included).

• Three finalists will be chosen by a selection committee composed of all members of ENAVE and the V Encuentro Episcopal Regional chairs.

• The ENAVE Communications Team will provide the top three choices to the V Encuentro Core Team, who will then provide recommendations for edits and/or approval of the official logo.

• The V Encuentro Core Team will obtain final approval of the logo from members of the USCCB Subcommittee on Hispanic Affairs.

• The official Logo for the V National Encuentro will be announced on February 29, 2016.

For More Information Contact: Patricia Jiménez- (559) 429-5113, submissions@vencuentro.org