Eligibility Criteria ​​

• Participants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Applicants must reside in the United States and have a verifiable affiliation with the LGBTQ+ community.
• Employees, contractors, or board members of Pride Houston are not eligible to submit entries.
• Any individual or group previously disqualified from Pride Houston events is not eligible to participate.

Technical Requirements

• File Formats: AI, EPS, PDF, PSD, PNG, JPEG (vector formats preferred).
• File Size: Maximum 10 MB per submission. Raster images must be 300 dpi minimum.
• Resolution: Raster images: minimum 300 dpi at full size; vector files are scalable.
• Color Modes:
  • Print submissions: CMYK
  • Digital submissions: RGB
  • Include a black-and-white version for versatility.
• Dimensions: Minimum 2000 x 2000 pixels for raster images.
• File Naming: Include your name/team name and submission title (e.g., JaneDoe_PrideLogo2026.ai).
• Originality: Logos must be original artwork and free of copyright infringement.

Submission Guidelines

• Submissions must be completed in full via the official Pride Houston 365 online form.
• Each participant may submit a maximum of one entry.
• Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
• Submission deadlines must be met; late entries will be disqualified.

Judging Criteria

Entries will be evaluated based on:

• Creativity and originality.
• Relevance to Pride Houston 365 and the theme of celebration.
• Versatility and usability across print and digital media.
• Overall visual impact and clarity in the creative brief.

Judging will be conducted by Pride Houston staff, board members, and community representatives.

Prizes And Recognition

• Winning entries will receive public recognition through Pride Houston channels.
• Winning entries will receive a dedicated article in the OutSmart Magazine.
• Monetary awards, event perks, or other prizes may be granted as specified in the contest announcement.
• Winners may be invited to attend or present at Pride Houston 365 events.

Ownership And Recognition

The winning logo and any related media created in connection with this open call will become the exclusive property of Pride Houston 365. All other submissions remain the intellectual property of their respective creators.

• Participants may include the logo design in their personal portfolios.
• Pride Houston 365 reserves the right to use winning submissions for promotional, marketing, or archival purposes indefinitely following the event.
• Artists will receive attribution during the 2026 Parade & Festival season as their work is publicly displayed or published.

Key Dates

• Submission Period: Submissions will be accepted from September 1st through October 10th.
• Board Voting: The Pride Houston 365, INC. board will review and vote on all submissions to select the top five logos from October 10th through October 20th.
• Public Voting: The public will vote on the final theme and logo from October 20th through November 1, 2025.

Original Content and Intellectual Property

By participating in this open call, participants warrant that all submissions are original creations, made solely by the participant. Submissions that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) or any other third-party generative tools may be disqualified. Pride Houston 365, INC. reserves the right to verify the authenticity and originality of all submissions.

Disqualification Conditions

Submissions may be disqualified for:

• Plagiarism or use of unlicensed materials.
• Offensive, inappropriate, or discriminatory content.
• Late submissions or incomplete applications.
• Exceeding the maximum number of allowed entries.

Permission To Use

​By submitting an entry, participants grant Pride Houston 365, permission to review, evaluate, and display their submissions for the purposes of this open call.