DATE: MARCH 13, 2014
FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/MARCEE RONDAN/MIKE GOWEN
FIRST ARTIST BANK (FAB) AND TALENTHOUSE
LAUNCH NATIONWIDE SEARCH
FOR NEW FAB LOGO
NEW LOGO WILL BE UTILIZED FOR ALL BRANDING
AS THE REVOLUTIONARY FIRST ARTIST BANK
LAUNCHES LATER THIS YEAR
As preparations are being finalized for the late 2014 launch of First Artist Bank (FAB), the global creative community bank built by artists for artists is seeking to engage the creative community in thecreation of a logo to serve as the centerpiece for all the company’s branding. FAB has teamed withTalenthouse–“the world’s platform for creative collaboration” with 3.2 million members–in a search for thekey piece of artwork that will be used on all of FAB’s branding, including signage, letterhead, website, mobile app and bank cards.
Beyond having their artwork utilized on all branding, entrants will also receive cash awards and the opportunity to intern alongside the FAB team at their Los Angeles headquarters. The grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 award and also earn $1,000 per week, as part of a three-week design internship as the FAB team prepares for the brand launch in the fall (travel and accommodation expenses will be covered). In addition, two runners-up will also each receive a cash prize of $1,000; along with a signed guitar from FAB co-founder Dave Stewart (of Eurythmics).
For additional details and to enter the contest, participants should go to to Talenthouse website and click the participate link: http://www.talenthouse.com/design-for-first-artist-bank-and-dave-stewart. Submissions for the FAB logo will take place from March 12-May 7 (deadline is 10:00 PM, PT). All entries will be judged by FAB co-founder Stewart and a panel of creative and branding experts the week of May 8, with thewinner announced May 27.
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