The People’s Festival
Project Timeline:
2021
Affiliated Organizations:
Civic Engagement Commission
Team
Yazmany Arboleda, Public Artist in Residence
Hugo Gonzalez, Illustrator (and my co-conspirator)
Wins At a Glance
Digital ads displayed on LinkNYC & the Staten Island Ferry Station screens
Created 20+ variations of social media graphics, and a media toolkit to coordinate external partners’ use of promo materials
Entrusted to coordinate and streamline the design process between a team of multiple designers over various platforms
Crafted various print materials for the festival, including posters, postcards, and flyers
My Role
Graphic Design (Material Creation)
Content & Copy Editing
Communications and Printing Coordination
The NYC Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) is an agency dedicated to enhancing civic participation, promoting civic trust, and strengthening democracy.
What is The People’s Festival?
Program Background
The People’s Festival is a city-wide celebration hosted by the Civic Engagement Commission. The festival started in 2021 as an initiative for the TRIE neighborhoods: the 33 neighborhoods hardest hit by COVID-19.
The People's Festival included a series of outdoor events in neighborhoods hardest hit by the pandemic. It celebrated New Yorkers' resilience with live performances, interactive workshops, and community information and resources
