THEATRICAL POSTERS - ARMENIA International Biennale 2026 (TPAM) is open to all artists, designers and theatres/theatre groups and organizations from all over the world.

Submission is free.

Deadline

  • 30 May 2026, 12:00 PM, Armenia time (GMT+4)
  • Late applications will not be accepted

Theme

  • All kinds of stage posters: theatre (plays, opera, ballet), music, dance, singing, performance
  • Any kind of theatrical or musical festival or event

Technical Requirements

  • Digital files: 1200 px on the longest side, RGB, 300 dpi, JPEG (high quality), max. 3 MB
  • File naming (English only): Country_FirstName_LastName
  • Titles: Non-English titles must include an English translation in the entry form
  • Responsibility: The organizers are not responsible for incorrect information or typos
  • Submission limit: Each applicant may submit up to 3 posters produced between 2024–2026
  • Eligibility: Animated or previously submitted posters will not be accepted
  • Content policy: Posters must be free from hate speech or any elements violating human rights
  • Categories: Self-promotion, experimental, or rejected posters must be clearly marked in the entry form

Registration Form

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Personal Information

Upload Posters

Upload at least one file. Maximum file size: 3MB per file.

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Pre-Selection

Posters will be shortlisted in June 2026 by a local Pre-selection Committee.

Ani Arakelyan

Graphic Designer, Visual Artist

Gayane Yerkanyan

Product Design, Typography Artist

Nora Galfayan

Graphic Designer, Cultural Manager

Tigran Hayrapetyan

Graphic Designer-Art Director, Photographer

Vahan Balasanyan

Graphic Designer-Art Director, Mentor

  • Final files: Only shortlisted participants will be asked to submit high-quality, print-ready files
  • Printing: Printing costs will be covered by the organizers
  • Ownership: The printed posters will remain the property of the Biennale

International Jury

Adrian Shaughnessy (UK)

AGI Member

Atelier ter Bekke & Behage (France)

AGI Member

Jianping He (Germany)

AGI Member

Awards

1 Grand Prix and 2 Best Poster Awards (no ranking)

  • Additional prizes: Special Awards and Honorable Mentions
  • Encouragement: Encouragement Certificates (for self-promotion / rejected poster categories)
  • Catalogue: Winners will receive a printed catalogue
  • Shortlist recognition: Shortlisted applicants will receive a digital certificate and a PDF catalogue
  • Notification: Winners will be notified by email
  • Jury decision: The jury’s decision is final
  • Announcement: Results will be announced at the Biennale opening in Yerevan in autumn 2026

By participating in the Theatrical Posters – Armenia International Biennale 2026, applicants confirm that they have read and accepted all rules and terms, that the submitted poster(s) are their own work, and that all rights are reserved. Participants grant the organizers the free-of-charge right to use the submitted poster(s), without further authorization, for Biennale-related publications and social media.

For more information please write to [email protected].

Once your submission is successful, you’ll receive a confirmation email—don’t forget to check your spam folder too.