When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 10, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $10,000.

It was issued by City Of East Lansing. The work is located in East Lansing, Michigan, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Graphic design studio or creative agency with festival or arts marketing experience. Strong portfolio in integrated print and digital campaign design. Experience producing posters, social media graphics, merchandise, and promotional collateral. Ability to create vibrant, audience-engaging visual identities. Capacity to deliver cohesive branding across multiple formats and sizes.

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Overview

Media, Creative Design & AV Production

East Lansing, Michigan, United StatesPosted: July 24, 2026Deadline: September 10, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking graphic design services for a festival's 2027 marketing campaign, including poster design and a range of print, digital, and promotional materials. The creative direction should capture a vibrant fine art festival atmosphere.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to design a multi-media campaign including posters, billboards, t-shirts, and digital assets
Must submit resume and/or statement of experience
Must submit a narrative outlining materials and mediums typically worked with
Must submit three digital images of past work showing multi-media campaign experience
Must provide contact information
Must not submit a design with the application
Michigan-based artists/designers/firms preferred
Local artists/designers/firms (City of East Lansing or tri-county area) given priority consideration

BUDGET

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$10,000

TIMELINE

RFQ Release: July 29th, 2026

Proposal due: September 10th, 2026

Artist selected and notified: October 1st, 2026

Artist Contract execution: November 6th, 2026

First Draft of Design due: December 8th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of East Lansing

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing organization is seeking a vendor to provide graphic design services for a festival's 2027 promotional campaign. The selected artist and graphic designer will be responsible for creating the festival's 2027 poster and related visual deliverables.

The design is expected to be dynamic, engaging, and reflective of the vibrant and exciting fine art atmosphere of the festival. The campaign includes a range of branded materials, including social media images, a large 20" x 30" poster, an 11" x 17" window poster, billboards, T-shirts, small online digital ads, brochures, postcards, cards, and coffee mugs.

This opportunity is suited for creative firms or independent design professionals with experience developing cohesive visual campaigns across both print and digital formats, particularly for arts, cultural, or festival-related promotions.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 10, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $10,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of East Lansing. The work is located in East Lansing, Michigan, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Graphic design studio or creative agency with festival or arts marketing experience
Strong portfolio in integrated print and digital campaign design
Experience producing posters, social media graphics, merchandise, and promotional collateral
Ability to create vibrant, audience-engaging visual identities
Capacity to deliver cohesive branding across multiple formats and sizes

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