Description
The City of Salina’s Salina Arts & Humanities department is seeking a graphic‑design firm to create a comprehensive suite of visual assets for the 2027 Smoky Hill River Festival and for future festival years (2027‑2030, with possible extensions through 2032). The work includes print‑ready designs for rack cards, posters, T‑shirts, wristbands, name‑tags, passes, digital and print ads, plus assorted branded signage. All deliverables must be provided in editable formats (AI, INDD, PSD) along with final PDFs, font lists, and color specifications. The city supplies copy, translations, and brand assets; the designer supplies only the visual design work.
• Core deliverables: rack card, multi‑size posters, T‑shirt graphics, wristband graphics, name‑tag and pass graphics, digital/print ads, background graphics, and assorted signage.
• Required file formats: editable source files plus export‑ready PDFs/PNGs, with full color specifications.
• Project timeline: design work must be completed between December 1 2026 and May 31 2027, with a proposal deadline of November 2 2026 and award notification by November 25 2026.
• Pricing can be submitted as per‑deliverable fees plus hourly rates for out‑of‑scope items, or as an annual not‑to‑exceed retainer; any in‑kind contributions or discounts should be disclosed.
• Potential for multi‑year renewal (up to five additional festival years) if performance is satisfactory and funding is available.