Derecho sin fronteras
International call for posters for the rights of LGTBIQ+ people
The Fundació Palo Alto, Mirá Mamá and Brother Escuela de Creatividad are opening an international call for illustrators and graphic designers to participate in “Derechos sin fronteras”, a collective exhibition that aims to highlight the rights of LGTBIQ+ people and question the physical, social and cultural borders that still exist.
Illustration and design as tools for social transformation.
Derechos sin fronteras proposes using illustration and design as universal languages to inspire reflection, challenge prejudice, and foster empathy. It invites us to imagine a world where no one’s rights depend on where they were born, where they live, or the identity they express. Submissions may explore themes such as migration and displacement, everyday borders, human rights violations, and the construction of memory and empathy.
Who can participate?
The call is open to illustrators and graphic designers from all over the world aged 18 and over, including professionals, emerging artists, and students.
Participation may be individual or collective. Each participant may submit a maximum of two posters.
Technical requirements
- Vertical format of 50 × 70 cm.
- Minimum resolution of 300 DPI and RGB color profile.
- Digital delivery in JPG, within a PDF of maximum 10 MB.
- Free technique.
Works must be original, must not have been created using artificial intelligence, and must not include logos.
How to participate?
Applications must be submitted via the online form, together with the following documents:
- Registration form with personal and contact details.
- Short CV , maximum 2,500 characters with spaces.
- Submitted work , in PDF, maximum 10 MB.
Creativity with a commitment to solidarity
The selected works will be part of an exhibition in the Escoleta Room in Palo Alto Barcelona.
In addition, the jury will choose 10 posters for a special edition of solidarity sales . 100% of the proceeds will go to Ahora Dónde , a Barcelona association that accompanies and welcomes young LGTBI+ people who suffer family rejection.
Each selected work may be reproduced in a limited edition of up to 100 prints, priced between €15 and €50, with the price set by the artist.
Jury
The jury will assess the artistic quality, visual impact, relevance to the theme, and technical feasibility of the submissions.
- Carolina Curbelo: director and founder of Mirá mamá (Uruguay), specialist in design with social and educational impact.
- Esther Rubau: CEO and co-founder of Brother Escuela de Creatividad.
- Albert Martínez: Communication and Locations Manager of the Palo Alto Foundation.
- Sito Mújica: Artist plàstic i docent.
Calendar and exhibition
- November 20, 2026 11:59 p.m.: Submission deadline.
- December 8, 2026: Announcement of the selected works.
- January 9 and 10, 2027: Preview opening and solidarity print sale during Palo Market Fest.
- January 14, 2027, at 7 p.m.: Official opening.
- January 11 to 29, 2027: Exhibition open to the public.
Contribute your creativity to building a world where rights have no borders.
Participate. Draw. Cross borders.
Submit your poster by November 20, 2026.
For more information, see the call for applications.
Organize
Collaborate
Schedules
From February 16 to February 26
Opening hours Mon to Fri 9am to 7pm
Free access
Contact
comunicacio@paloalto.barcelona
M 671 230 545
Access
Free
Groups
For groups of more than 10 people, please contact the foundation. In the event of assembly/disassembly, events or functions, access for groups may be restricted. Thank you.
