Design Contest Finalists
Our panel of six celebrity judges reviewed the top 30 submissions. The six winning designs—two winners from each age category—were announced on September 9, 2019.
The Finalists
Age Group 18+
Undelivered
Sonia-Tereza Carlan
Go Get it Girl
Annie Cron
A is for Apocalypse: A Precocious Primer for Children and Adults [Book]
Christina Lau
Emperor's Garden
Tom Lerental
Hope Springs
Cornelia Hall
Two Angels
Robert Davis
Greek Shards
Jeanne Takada
Owl Cup
Vickin Finkel
Modern Madonnas: A Statement on Racial Tolerance & Female Empowerment
Stephen Galiczynski
Twenty-Two Hands
Mallika Ramachandran
Age Group 13-17
Cupid's Search
Isabel Hou
Polychromatous
Liliana McGee
Covered in Cherry Blossoms
Kate Fernandez
Neon Virgin Mary and a pair of Alebrijes
Paola Silva
Met Tech
Isabella Risoli
Elegy to Survivors of Parkland
Mia Cooper
Vincent Van Gogh's Irises inspired pens
Nicole Villavicencio
The Great Wave Snow Globe
Aidan Rosenberg
Lei Mamo Ukulele
Julie Grube
Study of a Ballet Dancer Bookmark
Bryanne Edwin
Van Gogh's Ear Wall Decor
Brianna Manresa
Age Group 6-12
My Very Old Friends
Theodora Sarid Maleta
Portrait of Madame Y
Gwyneth TzLing Huang
Stylish Van Gogh
Wallace Fang
Celebrated Love a Collage
Kai Thomas Mullins
The Princess of Rhubarbary
Lulu Gutmann
Running Free
Julianna Phillippo
The Protector
Emma Schmid
The Repast of the Lion (Stolen by the Jaguar)
Leonardo Pucci
Babylonian Roar
Chloe Schmid
Yorai
Nolan Ionin
Judging Criteria
The panel of six celebrity judges will personally review all 30 finalist submissions on the basis of originality and creative merit. By September 9, they will elect six winning designs—two from each age category—and the creators will receive a $1000 prize and their designs will be transformed into Met Store products that will launch on April 13, 2020, the sales of which will benefit the Museum.
Key Dates
| Apr 12–Jun 13, 2019 | Submissions accepted |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Submissions revealed |
| Jun 14–Aug 12, 2019 | Public votes |
| Aug 13, 2019 | Finalists announced |
| Aug 14–Sep 8, 2019 | Judging panel convenes |
| Sep 9, 2019 | Winners announced |
| Apr 13, 2020 | Products revealed and sold |
Panel of Judges
“The Met connects people to art from every corner of the world, and this contest shows its commitment to continuing that accessibility. I look forward to seeing the contest submissions of talented artists and their synergistic interactions with the rich collection of art at The Met.”
FLONYC
Chirlane McCray
Chirlane McCray is a poet, activist, and is also first lady of New York City, since 2014.
“When you find your own personal connection with an artwork, it can lead you to express how you see the world in so many different ways. It's an act of inspiration that's open to everyone. There are no limits as to where it can take you.”
Angela Pham BFA
Anna Wintour
Anna Wintour has been editor in chief of American Vogue since 1988 and artistic director of Condé Nast since 2013.
“Artwork is expressed throughout history in emotions, one must be in continuous conversation with the past and its artwork to inspire oneself for the future.”
Michael Beauplet
Zac Posen
Zac Posen has been a leading designer of womenswear since he launched his eponymous fashion house in 2001.
“Seeing art in museums, for me, has always inspired thoughts and emotions. It moves me to create my own world.”
Guy Ben-Ari, courtesy Pace Gallery
Fred Wilson
Fred Wilson, a New York City–based conceptual artist, has created site-specific works and projects worldwide. In 2003, he represented the United States at the 50th Venice Bienniale.
“The Met collection is the story of 5,000 years of inspiration, occurring across the globe and in every circumstance imaginable, right up through the present. It’s exhilarating to see artists and designers of today join this lineage of creativity.”
Eileen Travell
Max Hollein
Max Hollein has served as director of The Met since August 2018, and was previously director and CEO of renowned art museums in San Francisco and Frankfurt, Germany.
Here's How It Works
1. The Met150 Design Contest consists of three categories:
(1) adults ages 18 years and older;
(2) teens ages 13-17; and
(3) kids ages 6-12.
2. From April 12, 2019, through June 13, 2019, we will be accepting entries for all three age categories via The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s website at https://metmuseum.org/150/contest.
3. Entries must include a completed Certificate of Eligibility and Publicity Release at the time of submission. In the event of a failure to submit the Certificate of Eligibility and Publicity Release in a timely manner, the Museum may reject an entry. For finalists under age 18, the Certificate of Eligibility and Publicity Release must be completed by a parent or legal guardian.
4. At the close of the submission period, all entries will be published to the Museum’s website, and the public will be invited to vote for their favorites. Votes will be accepted from June 14, 2019, through August 12, 2019. Limit one vote per entry per person. The 10 submissions with the most votes in each age category will be named as finalists.
5. Around August 13, 2019, a selection of 30 finalists (10 finalists in each age category) will be announced on the Museum’s website. Finalists will be notified by email at the address provided on the Entry Form.
6. All 30 finalist submissions will be reviewed by a celebrity judging panel and judged based on originality and creative merit. Around September 9, 2019, the six winning designs (two winners in each age category) will be announced on the Museum’s website and social media accounts as determined by the panel of judges. Winners will be notified by email at the address provided on the Entry Form.
7. Around April 13, 2020, The Met Store will release products inspired by the six winning designs.
FAQ
Do I vote for only one design, or can I vote for more than one?
You can vote for as many designs as you like, but can only submit one vote per design for the duration of the contest.
Can I vote for my own design if I have submitted one?
You may vote for any design (including your own); however, entrants get only one vote per design. Creating alternate email accounts to vote will disqualify you from the contest. To generate votes, share the social share buttons to send a link to your entry, or send the URL directly.
How do I vote? Will my email address be given to third-party marketers?
Anyone age 13 or older is eligible to vote; simply enter your email address to register. While we won’t share your information with any third parties, we’ll be updating you from time to time on news about the contest as well as the Museum. Choosing to opt out of receiving such messages won’t affect your entry in any way.
How will the judges evaluate the top 30 entries?
Each judge will bring his or her unique perspective on design and creativity when reviewing the designs, looking for the most distinctive and forward-looking creations to name as winners.
How do you verify the age of submitters?
We'll count on all submitters to abide by the honor system. However, all 30 finalists will be required to verify their ages for their submissions to be eligible to win. (Don’t worry: We won’t publish or share this information—but we do want to ensure honesty and fairness.)
What if I need help getting inspired?
Please visit The Met for events at which you can ask questions and get started creating your design: May 12, Met Family Afternoon; May 31, Teens Take The Met; or June 11, Museum Mile. Note that these sessions offer access to basic art-making materials and assistance with uploading your submission; they do not confer any advantage in the design competition
I have a question not listed here; whom can I ask?
Please reach out to met150@wishpond.com and continue to check our FAQ section as we will be updating this page periodically based on your questions.
What type of file should I submit? (PDF/JPG/AI, etc.)
Submissions must be PNG or JPG/JPEG files, with a 1:1 aspect ratio and a minimum of 1000x1000px.
What is the minimum/maximum file size for uploading?
Files must be at least 1000x1000px, and may be up to 9MB in size.
What do I do if I encounter technical difficulties and can’t upload?
Please contact met150@wishpond.com.
Can I reference more than one artwork in The Met collection in my design?
You may use as many reference points as you wish, as long as all are Open Access artworks in The Met collection.
What type of design can I submit?
Whatever you can think up, in whatever medium—provided that your design references an Open Access artwork in The Met collection and can be conveyed in a JPG or PNG file. Examples include (but are hardly limited to) paintings, drawings, sketches, graphic files, photographs, pattern designs, product blueprints, illustrations, collages, digital artworks, and etchings. You are also welcome to create a three-dimensional object such a sculpture or garment, photograph it, and submit a JPG file.
How will I know if my submission is received?
Expect to receive an email confirmation that your submission was received. If you don’t see an email immediately, don’t panic; it may take up to five business days to receive confirmation, or it may have ended up in your junk folder.
Can I submit more than one design?
No. Only one entry per individual is permitted.
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