Submit a poster design to go with Hongwanji Hawaii’s 2025 theme and slogan! Deadline is now 11/30

POSTER CONTEST
Calling all artists and photographers!

2025 Theme and Slogan poster contest flyer thumbnail image - extended deadline
Click the image for a full-size flyer.
Detailed guidelines are also available.

Hongwanji Hawaii’s Commission on Buddhist Education is sponsoring a poster contest to visually express the 2025 Hongwanji theme/slogan “Nurturing Nembutsu: Cultivating Awareness.” The focus is how the Nembutsu nurtures a sense of gratitude, awareness of our true nature, and compassion for all beings.

The poster will reflect Shinran Shonin’s teachings, emphasizing the universality of Amida Buddha’s compassion and the importance of living in harmony and peace. Entrants are encouraged to reflect on Nembutsu’s role in cultivating a deeper awareness of themselves and others.

Posters can be created using any medium (e.g., painting, drawing, digital art, photography) but must be submitted as a high-resolution digital file (JPEG, PNG, or PDF). Poster dimensions: Standard poster size (24″ x 36″ or equivalent in digital format. For more information, see the poster contest flyer or detailed submission guidelines (Google doc).

Here is the link to enter and submit the digital poster file:
https://forms.gle/ZSEvR7rhRZ6qLwUu7

The deadline for poster submission has been extended to November 30, 2024.

The winning poster will be selected as a statewide poster promoting the 2025 Theme and Slogan.

Rev. Shawn Yagi (Kauai Commissioner) and Debbie Kubota (Honolulu Commissioner) are the chairs of this project. Please contact Debbie Kubota at dekub@gmail.com if any questions arise.

See Also

Poster designs from 1966-1993 courtesy of the HHMH Archives Committee