LAAMS Storefront Contest 2026

Design the new glass storefront at 74 Orchard St on the Lower East Side. Open to all artists.

Submit Download template LAAMS storefront at 74 Orchard Street, New York
Deadline
Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
Entries
One per person
Judging
LAAMS picks the top 10, then voting goes public on Instagram
Location
74 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002

How to enter

  1. Download the storefront template.
  2. Create your design by hand or digitally. It has to work on the glass storefront using the approved mediums below.
  3. Submit it through the form below before the deadline.

Rules

  • Open to all artists, amateur and professional.
  • One submission per person.
  • No AI. No ChatGPT, Midjourney or other AI-generated renders.
  • Scanned physical work and printouts are OK. Digital work made with digital tools is OK.
  • If selected, you execute your design on the storefront with the LAAMS team. Materials provided.

Approved mediums

The storefront is now glass. Your design must be made for glass using:

  • Window vinyl / decals
  • Window-safe paint
  • Mixed media using any combination of the above

All application must be non-destructive. Nothing that scratches, etches, stains or permanently damages the glass.

Winner receives

  • $777 cash
  • Hotel, flights and transportation
  • LAAMS x You item for sale at LAAMS
  • Features on LAAMS social, web and email
  • Priority art wall placement in the store
  • Artist feature on laams.nyc
  • Inclusion in any media coverage after

Template

Keep your design inside the lines of the glass storefront.

LAAMS storefront design template Download template

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FAQ

Can I submit more than one design?

No. One per person.

Can I use AI?

No. AI-generated work will be disqualified.

What materials can I use?

Window vinyl or decals, window-safe paint, or mixed media combining them. Everything has to come off the glass without damage.

Do I need to live in New York?

No. The winner gets hotel, flights and transportation.

What file types?

JPG, PNG or PDF. Scans and clear photos of physical work are fine.

How is the winner picked?

LAAMS picks the top 10. Then the public votes on @laams.nyc.