EXHIBITION

ADAI’s 68th Exhibition

Founded in 1957, the Art Directors Association of Iowa has been connecting local professionals and students through design for over 60 years. Every year, ADAI hosts one of Iowa’s largest design exhibitions attracting hundreds of entries every year and attendees. The exhibition is an opportunity for Iowans to establish themselves as industry professionals, talented designers, and artists. 

ENTRY DEADLINE

February 25, 2026

The Art Director’s Association of Iowa is celebrating it’s 68th Annual Design Exhibition! Don’t miss your chance to showcase your talent, gain visibility, and connect with fellow designers who share your passion. Submit your creative work to Iowa’s most entered annual design competition and let your work shine! Both students and professionals across the state of Iowa are welcome and encouraged to enter. 

CATEGORIES RULES ENTRY FEES
STUDENT JUDGING

March 2026

PROFESSIONAL JUDGING

March 2026

Student Judges (To be announced)

Professional Judges (To be announced)

EXHIBITION
68th ADAI

Design Exhibition

April 24, 2026

Location: The Tea Room
713 Walnut St. Unit 600 | Des Moines, IA 50309

SPONSORS

Art director’s annual design exhibition brings advertising professionals and students together from across iowa to showcase and award their work, and we couldn’t do it alone! Thank you to our sponsors for helping us recognize and foster creative accomplishments in iowa.

SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES

Creative Champions

Arts Advocates

Printing and Technology Sponsors

PAST WINNERS
67th Exhibition: Creative Freedom

2025

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66th Exhibition: Enter the Wild

2024

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65th Exhibition: Roll With It

2023

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64th Exhibition: 11:59PM

2022

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63rd Exhibition

2021

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62nd Exhibition

2020

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61st Exhibition

2019

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