ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE

Every year, the Essence Festival of Culture remains etched in the hearts and minds of attendees as an unforgettable experience that celebrates the richness of Black culture. The nights are loaded with breathtaking performances by both established icons and emerging talents, creating an atmosphere of pure magic. Beyond the music, the festival showcased a myriad of enriching cultural events, exhibitions, and discussions that ignited intellectual curiosity and fostered a sense of community.

Client: Essence Type: Outdoor, Transit, Social

Colorful billboard advertising the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans, featuring images of diverse women smiling and wearing sunglasses, with text promoting the event's schedule, ticket information, and themes such as AfroPunk, Blocktopia, So
Billboard advertising the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans featuring a smiling woman holding shopping bags, with event details and dates June 29 - July 3.
Billboard advertising the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans featuring a smiling woman with dreadlocks and a wide-brim hat, with event details and theme text.
Large digital event banner for Essence Festival of Culture featuring a woman with large curly hair and sunglasses, with event details and branding.
A colorful poster on a city wall advertising the Essence Festival of Culture at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, featuring a smiling woman with sunglasses and text about the event from June 29 to July 3.
Poster promoting the Essence Festival of Culture with a smiling man holding a book, vibrant orange and green colors, and event details at a city bus stop on a sunny day.
Billboard advertising the Essence Get Lifted event at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, featuring three smiling women in purple and yellow, with information about the festival of culture in New Orleans from June 29 to July 3.
Advertisement for the Essence Festival of Culture, held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, featuring a smiling woman with short hair and bold makeup, focusing on celebrating Black community and culture in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Three smartphones displaying promotional posters for Essence Fest Primetime events, featuring Missy Elliott, Megan Thee Stallion, and Ms. Lauryn Hill, with dates July 1, June 30, and July 2, 2023. Hulu
Banner advertising the AfroPunk Krewe Ball at The Joy Theater from June 29 to July 2, 10 PM to 2 AM, sponsored by Coca-Cola, with a QR code for tickets, featuring a pink and black artistic design and a photo of two people in vibrant clothing.
A vertical banner advertising the Essence Community event at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center from June 30 to July 2, featuring a smiling woman with dreadlocks and wide-brimmed hat. The banner includes a QR code and logos of sponsors.
A large poster advertising the Essence Festival of Culture's BeautyCon event, taking place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center from June 30 to July 2. The poster features a smiling woman with short hair, earrings, and a cross necklace, holding her face with both hands. There is a QR code and various sponsor logos at the bottom of the poster.

CD: Allyson Brown ACD: Greg Rogers