From September 15 to October 15, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the heritage, history, traditions, and cultural diversity of Hispanic Americans whose heritage is rooted in Spain and 19 countries and territories: Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.
This heritage month is celebrated mid-September to mid-October to highlight the independence of several countries. September 15 is the day that five Latin American countries celebrate their independence from Spain: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Honduras. Mexico celebrates its independence on September 16 and Chile on September 18. Also, Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day, or Día de la Raza, in mid-October, falls within this 30-day period.
The national observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting September 15 and ending October 15 of each year. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402. Each year the President of the United States has issued a proclamation at the start of the observance.
Each year, the NCHEPM has lead the process to select the annual theme and corresponding poster that federal agencies, organizations, and schools have used when observing Hispanic Heritage Month.
Annual Theme & Poster
2025 National Hispanic Heritage Month Theme and Poster
Please adhere to the following submission requirements:
1. *Dimensions & Resolution*: Artwork must be 16 x 20 inches at a resolution of 300 DPI (4800 x 6000 pixels).
2. *Artwork Originality*: All submissions must be original and not copies of copyrighted material. Submissions must include human artistic input; no images created solely through AI.
3. *Copyright Release*: Artists must release all copyright claims for their submitted artwork upon submission.
4. *File Format*: Acceptable formats: JPEG, PNG, TIFF.
5. *Color Mode*: Submit artwork in RGB or CMYK color mode.
6. *Margin and Bleed*: Include a 0.125-inch bleed area.
7. *Submission Guidelines*: Submit artwork via email to executiveboard@nationalcouncilhepm.com.
8. *Deadline*: Submissions are due by *May 31*.
9. *Selection Process*: Voting will take place on the council’s webpage by council members and the executive board.
10. *Artist Information*: Include your name, email, employer/school, title, and contact phone number.
11. *Artwork Description*: Submit a brief (1-2 paragraphs) description explaining the meaning of your poster.
12. *Exhibition Information*: Artwork will be displayed at schools, agencies, organizations, and companies in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
2024 National Hispanic Heritage Month Theme and Poster
“Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together”
*The National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM) encourages the reproduction of the Hispanic Heritage Month theme and poster for educational and not-for-profit uses. Clearly identify the artist and the council with the link to where the material can be obtained. The accompanying citation must read: 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month poster designed by artist Mariana I. Purcell Rivera for the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM). Reprinted with permission.
by Mariana I. Purcell Rivera, Puerto Rican artist and architecture student at the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico for the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM)
2023 National Hispanic Heritage Month Theme and Poster
“Todos Somos, Somos Uno: We Are All, We Are One”
by Boris A. Jiron
*The National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM) encourages the reproduction of the Hispanic Heritage Month theme and poster for educational and not-for-profit uses. Clearly identify the artist and the council with the link to where the material can be obtained. The accompanying citation must read: 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month poster designed by artist Boris A. Jiron, Management and Program Analyst, U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM). Reprinted with permission.
2022 National Hispanic Heritage Month Theme and Poster
“Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation.”
by Irene Matos Chan
*The National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM) encourages the reproduction of the Hispanic Heritage Month theme and poster for educational and not-for-profit uses. Clearly identify the artist and the council with the link to where the material can be obtained. The accompanying citation must read: 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month poster designed by artist Irene Matos Chan, Senior Information Technology Manager, Castle Square Tenants Organization for the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM). Reprinted with permission.