Exciting news for all Ubuntu enthusiasts! The Ubuntu Wallpaper Competition is back, and this time it’s extra special as we celebrate 20 years of Ubuntu with the 24.10 release. Since 2004, countless artists and designers from our community have shared their creativity and talent. Let’s make this milestone release the most beautiful one yet!
Categories
As in previous competitions, submissions will be collected on the Ubuntu Discourse via a dedicated thread. When submitting your artwork, please indicate which category it falls under. Each submission can only be entered into one category.
- Mascot Theme: Artwork featuring the mascot for this release, the Oracular Oriole.
- Digital / Abstract: Artwork created using digital tools like Blender, GIMP, Inkscape, Aesprite, etc.
- Photography: High-resolution images taken with a conventional or digital camera.
- 20th Anniversary: Artwork celebrating Ubuntu’s two-decade anniversary.
After the submission window closes, the community will vote on their favorite entries. The top two entries from each category will be included in the Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole release!
Competition Rules
To participate, please follow these important rules:
- You must own the rights to the image you submit; it should be your original work.
- The image must be 3840x2160px in full quality. PNG and WebP formats are preferred.
- Ensure your image is high quality, avoiding compression artifacts, pixelation, chromatic aberration, and noise. Do not add watermarks, names, or logos. Refer to GNOME 26’s guidelines on screen backgrounds for more tips.
- The Ubuntu Discourse will compress all posted images. Winners will be asked to provide a full-resolution submission at the end of the competition.
- When posting your image, include a note that you are licensing it under CC BY-SA 4.0 or CC BY 4.0. If no license is specified, we will assume CC BY-SA 4.0. By entering, you agree to these license terms.
AI Generated Works
AI-generated works are not currently allowed in our wallpaper competitions for several reasons:
- Many AI art tools use licenses that do not align with our competition’s chosen licenses.
- There are ongoing legal debates about the ownership and copyright of AI-generated artwork.
- Many AI models include artwork from artists without their consent, which conflicts with our community’s values and mission.
If your submission appears to be AI-generated, you may be asked to provide proof of human creation, such as source project files.
Important Dates
Mark these dates in your calendar:
- July 18th, 2024 (UTC) – Submission Window opens.
- August 8th, 2024 (UTC) – Submission Window closes and Voting Period begins.
- August 16th, 2024 (UTC) – Voting Period closes and winners are announced!
Let’s make Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole the most stunning release yet! Happy creating! 🎨✨
Read more Ubuntu Community! Oracular Oriole 24.10 Wallpaper Competition – Desktop – Ubuntu Community Hub