$20,000 Prize Package for the Winning Design
Winter Catalog Cover Art Contest Submissions due May 15
Winner announced June 2, 2026
- Extensive exposure as the “face” of the winter catalog marketing program utilized by 500+ independent bookstores across the Eastern half of the U.S. and California.
- Featured interior ad placement in 2M+ print and digital catalogs (digital includes store ecommerce buy buttons).
- Digital and print marketing assets of the cover design for all stores that are used to create bookmarks, shelf talkers, posters, social media posts, displays, etc.
- Featured placement on the NAIBA, GLIBA, SIBA, and CALIBA websites and social media from June-December 2026.
Submission Guidelines and Entry Form
New cover template for 2026!
Mockup Specifications
Submit your custom artwork for the template above, sized at 6″x5″ to be placed in the designated space. Designs will be presented online for store voting. The catalog title area will be standard for all cover designs. For display and contest voting, your art will be placed into the template.
- Trim size: 6” wide x 10.5” tall
- Live cover art area excluding imprint area:
6” wide x 5” tall* - Color space: RGB
- Resolution: Minimum 144 dpi at 100% print size, 300 dpi preferred
- File size: 10 MB maximum
- File type: JPG or PNG
- Do NOT include trim or registration marks
All artwork submissions indicate your agreement with the following:
- Generative AI was not used in creating original artwork.
- Artwork displayed on the RAMP website will be restricted to participating stores, and not posted publicly.
- NAIBA, GLIBA, SIBA, and CALIBA own the winning submission outright for all publication outlets and platforms, including print and digital.
- Winning artwork can used for marketing purposes by RAMP, NAIBA, GLIBA, SIBA, and CALIBA and association member stores, including on organization and store websites, in emails, in print, and on social media.
- You have secured permission to use all artwork and art elements and allow it to be distributed and shared on the RAMP website and by NAIBA, GLIBA, and SIBA to members for store voting.
