Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Arts Ambassador Colm Dillane Launch 2027 Brooklyn Pin Design Competition

All Brooklynites Encouraged to Submit Designs

2027 Brooklyn Pin Will Be Revealed at the 2027 State of the Borough

BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Arts Ambassador Colm Dillane, the creative force behind KidSuper, launched the 2027 Brooklyn Pin design competition, welcoming Brooklyn residents and students of all ages to submit their designs by December 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM. The selected pin will be creative, original, and a celebration of Brooklyn. The winning design will be unveiled at the Borough President’s 2027 State of the Borough address, during which attendees will be the first to receive the limited-edition collectible and symbol of Brooklyn pride.

“The Brooklyn Pin is an opportunity for someone in our borough to put their own stamp on a tradition that has represented Brooklyn pride for decades,” said Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. “Last year, we saw that tradition take on new life through the creativity of a young high school student, and I can’t wait to see what Brooklyn comes up with next. Whether you’re a student, an artist, or someone with a great idea and a whole lot of Brooklyn pride, we want to see your vision for the 2027 Brooklyn Pin.”

“Brooklyn has so many incredible artists, and I’m excited to continue working with Borough President Reynoso to find the next artist to put their spin on a tradition grows every year,” said Brooklyn Arts Ambassador Colm Dillane of KidSuper. “The coolest part is that the pin becomes a sort of time capsule of Brooklyn — a reflection of who we are, how we’re feeling, and what inspires us.”

The official Brooklyn pin is a local tradition made famous by former Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, who handed out thousands of gold “Brooklyn” pins in the script worn by the Brooklyn Dodgers baseball team. In 2025, as the inaugural Brooklyn Arts Ambassador, Colm Dillane was charged with the unique honor of redesigning a limited-edition run of the official Brooklyn pin. The 2026 limited-edition pin was designed by South Brooklynite Mellina Melezhik. Inspired by the New York City subway system, Melezhik’s design paid homage to Brooklyn with the borough’s name rendered in a graffiti-inspired typeface.

Describing her inspiration, Mellina Melezhik said, “This design is something that I came up with to challenge myself creatively. I wanted to represent the R160 train, with the graffiti paying homage to the communities and culture that make Brooklyn what it is. Seeing that idea become the official pin has been really special, and I hope it inspires other young artists to put their ideas out there.”

Brooklyn residents and students attending a K-12 school in Brooklyn now have their chance to design the 2027 Brooklyn Pin, which will be unveiled at Borough President Reynoso’s next State of the Borough address.

For more information and to apply, visit https://www.brooklynbp.nyc.gov/arts/

Summary

Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Arts Ambassador Colm Dillane will select one pin design to become the 2027 Brooklyn Pin.
If selected, BP Reynoso’s office will work with you to make any modifications necessary for production.
The winning design will be announced and first distributed at the 2027 State of the Borough.

Eligibility

Open to all residents of Brooklyn & non-resident students attending a K-12 school in Brooklyn.
All ages are welcome to apply – minors need consent from a parent or guardian.
Submissions must be original work. The use of artificial intelligence is not allowed.

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.
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