Call for Entries for the 7th bgbg 2026 Illustration Contest: “Mexico, Its Festivals and Traditions”

The Mexican law firm Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. (“bgbg”) hereby invites, through these rules, individuals interested in participating in the 7th bgbg Illustration Contest 2026: “Mexico, Its Festivals and Traditions.”

1. Objective.

One of bgbg's initiatives has been to organize illustration contests so that anyone interested in participating can showcase their artistic skills, with the aim of featuring their work in our firm's promotional notebooks.

The winners will be listed on the cover of the booklets, and the booklets will feature all the outstanding works along with information about their authors.

This time, we are seeking the 15 best artistic works to be used digitally and/or in print, primarily in our notebook, as well as in various promotional materials (notebooks, website, brochures, etc.) on the theme “Mexico, its festivals and traditions.”

It’s worth noting that bgbg will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026, so this milestone can be seen as another celebration within the theme of the illustrations.

This contest is part of bgbg’s institutional initiatives to foster artistic talent and strengthen its corporate identity through organized, transparent practices that are aligned with our ethical and regulatory compliance principles.

2. Topic.

The theme of this contest will focus on: “Mexico, its festivals and traditions,” including the 25th anniversary of bgbg.

The participating works may reflect Mexico’s cultural, historical, and natural richness, highlighting how its roots are intertwined with the contemporary world.

We want to promote a vision of Mexico that celebrates its traditions and festivals while showcasing how the country and its people contribute to and connect with the rest of the world.

Any Mexican festival or tradition can serve as the subject of an illustration, so the range of themes is very broad, given the diversity of cultures, traditions, and festivals associated with them.

As we mentioned earlier, bgbg will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026, so providing illustrations that reference this milestone will also be an excellent way to promote the firm.

3. About the contest.

1. • Registration.

Interested individuals should access the form  and fill out the required fields to obtain their registration number, the entry form, and sign the work commission agreement. The registration and submission period begins on July 24, 2025, and ends on November 7, 2025.

Once the form is completed, bgbg will send a confirmation email with the assigned reference number. It is the participant’s responsibility to verify that the information submitted is correct and to keep the reference number on hand throughout the process.Obtaining the reference number is the first step; there is no need to wait until your artwork is completed.

4. Construction projects.

Participants may submit up to three works related to the theme“Mexico, its festivals and traditions.”

Entries may be created using any medium of your choice, such as digital art, pastels, acrylics, printmaking, photography, sculpture, etc., along with a brief description of the artistic concept and a brief biography of the artist. If you wish, you may also include your contact information, social media profiles, and/or a link to your online portfolio.

Entries may not consist of illustrations generated by artificial intelligence, and digital works must be the author’s exclusive original creation; co-authored works will not be accepted.

This is done with the aim of fostering individual creativity and ensuring that the entries reflect each participant’s personal talent. While contestants may draw inspiration from other works created using artificial intelligence during their creative process, it is made clear that no images or content generated by such means will be considered as an entry.

If references generated by artificial intelligence are used as part of the creative process, it is the author’s sole responsibility to ensure that the instructions provided to such platforms do not result in the generation of content that infringes on the rights of third parties or constitutes unauthorized exploitation of protected works

The works may be related to one another; they may be presented as a series or each may take a different approach. 

Please submit your work in high-resolution digital format (300 dpi, RGB, in PDF, JPG, or PNG format) to the following email address:

concursos@bgbg.mx

It is important to submit the participation form and the intellectual property assignment agreement, duly completed and signed.

The registration and submission period will run from July 24 to November 7, 2025.

Once the entries have been received, bgbg will send a confirmation of receipt to the participant within five business days. This confirmation does not constitute validation of the content, but merely confirms receipt. Formal validation will take place during the technical review and document compliance phase.

5. Evaluation criteria.

The jury will select the 15 works that meet the thematic focus and submission requirements outlined in the previous section and the following:

1. • • Formal requirements (the work must have been submitted in HD digital format) and the original copy of the work must be available.
     • An original concept that relates to the theme.
     • Graphic quality, style, and technique, and, where applicable, the promotion of cultural, historical, or artistic values.
     • The significance of the play's message.
     • Unpublished work, meaning work created specifically for this project and not previously published in another project.

The jury will select the winners based on the criteria listed above.

To ensure the fairness of the competition, all entries will be identified and evaluated by their reference number, without revealing the author’s name during the jury’s deliberations. This reinforces bgbg’s commitment to objective, transparent, and non-discriminatory processes.

6. Awards Ceremony.

In December, the selected works and winners will be notified individually via email, and the awards ceremony will take place at an event in January 2026 organized by bgbg; the specific dates will be communicated to participants via email.

The prizes for the top three places are:

1. First prize: 11-inch iPad Air 128 GB + Apple Pencil (USB-C) or similar
2. Second place: AirPods Max or similar
3. Third place: Apple Watch Series 10 or similar
4. Fourth place: Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4 speaker or similar
5. 5th place: Amazon Echo Show 8 or similar

7. Use of national symbols and monuments.

The use of national symbols and historical, archaeological, or artistic monuments is governed by various laws; therefore, for the purposes of this contest, participants must observe the following:

• The national flag and coat of arms may not be used in the foreground or as the central focus of your illustrations.
• The same applies to historical, archaeological, or artistic monuments; they may not be used as a foreground element or serve as the central focus of the illustration.
• It is important that the illustrations be the artist’s/participant’s own work and that no copyrights be infringed with respect to the illustrations provided.

8. The Jury.

The jury will consist of five people: three members of bgbg, one representative from the arts community, and one bgbg client. The jury will act with complete independence, and its selection of the finalists will be final.

9. Personal information.

Personal data will be processed in accordance with bgbg's internal policies and in compliance with data protection regulations.

You can view bgbg's Comprehensive Privacy Notice regarding CONTESTS by clicking here.

If your illustrations contain photographs in which a person’s face is visible, you must obtain written authorization from the person depicted consenting to the use of their image.

10. General Provisions.

1. • • By participating, you agree to each and every one of the terms and conditions set forth in these Rules: Mexico, its festivals, and traditions.
     • Once the artwork has been transferred to bgbg, its color or size may be modified depending on the medium on which the illustrations will be displayed.
     • In addition, only a portion of the work may be used as a background or texture.
     • During the contest period, any questions, issues, or requests for additional information should be sent to concursos@bgbg.mx with the subject line “Contest Inquiry 2026 – [Participant’s Name]”. All inquiries will be answered within five business days, and if relevant to other participants, they may be published in a Frequently Asked Questions section on the contest website.

Once the competition has concluded and the results have been published, bgbg will send a formal closing notice to all participants, thanking them for their participation and confirming the final status of their work. The notice may also include information about future calls for entries and opportunities for artists.

11. Timeline.