ArtCenter Students Design Posters for 2024 Paris Olympics

In a display of international artistic collaboration, students from ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena have participated in the 2024 Paris Cultural Olympiad Poster Competition. The initiative, organized by the City of Paris,  France and Los Angeles County, aims to celebrate the ongoing Olympic Games.

The competition brings together students from three Los Angeles-area art schools and one in Paris, showcasing creativity and cooperation through graphic design. Participants were tasked with creating posters and GIF animations that reflect the spirit of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

“These posters not only demonstrate creativity but also serve as a bridge between Paris and Los Angeles—promoting cultural diplomacy and civic engagement,” said Supervisor Hilda L. Solis. 

Twenty-four selected works will be exhibited along the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris through Sept. 9, 2024, and on the city’s official platforms.

The project is part of a broader collaboration between Paris, Los Angeles County, the City of Los Angeles, and the Seine-Saint-Denis region. This partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, aims to develop artistic projects and share learnings for the 2024 and 2028 Games.

Los Angeles County Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath praised the competition, stating, “These works of art symbolize the unity and shared aspirations of Paris and Los Angeles, and I am thrilled to see them exhibited both here and abroad, inspiring us all as we prepare to welcome the world to Los Angeles in 2028.”

The competition included students from ArtCenter College of Design, California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), Otis College of Art and Design, and École Professionnelle Supérieure d’Arts Graphiques de Paris (EPSAA). Their creations will be displayed in various locations, including The Music Center in downtown Los Angeles, the City Hall’s Bridge Gallery, and on digital platforms.

This artistic exchange, which grew from an earlier Leadership Exchange between arts administrators from both cities, not only celebrates the Olympic spirit but also fosters international collaboration through art. It offers a unique opportunity for students to engage with global audiences and contribute to the cultural narrative of the Games.

As Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, this competition serves as a precursor to future artistic collaborations. It demonstrates the power of art in bridging cultures and inspiring civic engagement across continents.

The presentation was attended by dignitaries including Deputy Consul General of France in Los Angeles Dimitri Demianenko, highlighting the international significance of this cultural initiative.