About CIIPE
The first Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition (CIIPE) was organized in 1979 by the Colorado State University (CSU) Department of Art's highly regarded graphic design unit. The purpose of CIIPE is to bring outstanding examples of international poster design to an American audience. This is accomplished by inviting entries from distinguished poster artists around the world.
Each biennial exhibition features posters created by nearly 100 artists from over 30 countries. Each artist is asked to submit two copies of up to two posters, resulting in exhibitions averaging around 200 posters. One copy of the poster is exhibited and sold, while the other copy becomes a part of the International Poster Collection in the CSU Libraries. With the variety of subjects, viewpoints, and techniques that the posters represent, both the exhibition and the collection are excellent sources of education, enlightenment, and enjoyment.
CIIPE remains the only international poster exhibition of its kind in the United States and one of only five similar exhibitions in the world. The program's long range goal is to continue to focus on the poster as it responds to the contemporary world, to assess the impact of new technologies and the information age on the poster medium, and to spotlight emerging noteworthy designers.
The 15th CIIPE is on display from September 14 through October 19, 2007. The show features 169 posters by 87 graphic artists from 31 countries.
The 14th CIIPE was held September 9 through October 14, 2005. The show featured 165 posters by 86 graphic artists from 34 countries.
The 13th CIIPE was held September 12 through October 24, 2003. The show featured 202 posters by 102 graphic artists from 35 countries.
The 12th CIIPE was held September 14 through October 19, 2001, and featured 183 posters by 101 artists representing 33 countries.
For more information about CIIPE or the International Poster collection, see the bibliography available on this site.