Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia artists throughout the metropolitan area have the opportunity to compete for the $3,000 grand prize as part of the Annual Hispanic Heritage Poster Contest sponsored by the VEGA Hispanic Yellow Pages, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs. The deadline for 2006 was January 31st.

The poster theme is the artist’s interpretation or rendition of Hispanic Heritage in action their community.

The winning poster is featured on the front cover of the VEGA Hispanic Yellow Pages. The design may also be used for other promotional items such as billboards, T-shirts, programs, etc. Only one work may be submitted per artist.

For more information, contact Jose Dominguez at (202) 724-5614.

View the Hispanic Heritage Poster Contest site for more information.