Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso is looking for Brooklyn-based artists to design the 2026 Brooklyn Pin – a limited-edition collectable that captures Brooklyn’s story, culture, and identity.
The winning design will be selected by the Borough President and the 2025 Brooklyn Arts Ambassador, Colm Dillane of KidSuper. Colm guest-designed the 2025 Brooklyn Pin based on the font he doodled in his notebook as a student at Brooklyn Tech.
Submissions are open to artists of all disciplines. Your design should reflect Brooklyn and feature distinguishable text that clearly represents the borough.
Summary
- Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Arts Ambassador Colm Dillane will select one pin design to become the 2026 Brooklyn Pin.
- If selected, Borough President Reynoso’s office will work with the selected designer to make any modifications necessary for production.
Eligibility
- Must be a resident of Brooklyn or a student attending a K-12 school in Brooklyn.
- All ages are welcome to apply – minors need consent from a parent or guardian.
Design Criteria
- The winning design will be creative, original, and a reflection of Brooklyn.
- To qualify, designs must feature legible text naming Brooklyn. Nicknames and stylized text are acceptable. For example, Brooklyn, BK, BKLYN are permissible options. So are BROOKLYN, bk, Brooooooklyn, etc.
- Artists should keep in mind that pins will be produced between.33 and .38 mm wide max (1.29 and 1.49 inches).
- Designs should be appropriate and free of offensive language or imagery.
