Garlic Poster Contest

 31st Annual Garlic Festival Poster Contest

To download the rules in PDF format, CLICK HERE.

To download the entry form in PDF format, CLICK HERE.

Guidelines

  • Contest is open to the public, amateur and professional artists may apply
  • All submissions must be 2-D
  • Submitted art may be no larger than 11 x 17 inches
  • All art media are accepted including photography
  • Work must be original
  • Finished poster will be 11 x 18 inches
  • Poster will be a limited edition, signed printing of 100
  • Submitted art should be unframed (please protect art in a sleeve, folder or such)
  • Art may be signed
  • Garlic Festival text will be added later, do not include text in your submission
  • Entry form must accompany ALL submissions – please attach in a safe but secure manner
  • Artist may submit up to two (2) pieces
  • Submission Deadline is May 16, 2012

Submission Drop Off Information

Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce – 1715 Bay Ave, Ocean Park

During business hours, Wed through Sat – 11 to 3 pm

 Artwork should be picked up at the OPACC office within one week after the May 17th judging date

Judging

  • Judging takes place May 17 by a committee consisting of one Ocean Park Area Chamber representatives, two Peninsula Arts Association representatives and one other
  • There will be a cash prize of $150 for the winning artist and gift of two (2) posters

The winning artwork will best illustrate the spirit and essence of this long-standing festival…garlic, of course, is to be featured.  Bold, clear design with excellent use of color is what we are looking for.

All winning image reproduction rights and original artwork become property of Peninsula Arts Association.  No further compensation, other than the Cash Prize and Poster Allocation will be awarded.  Winning artist will be acknowledged whenever the artwork is used and may reference the work in their portfolio and as a marketing tool, but may not sell further images of the piece.  Artist agrees to be available to sign all 100 limited edition prints, at a mutually agreed upon time, before the unveiling date of June 8, 2012.

Questions – call Bonnie 360-665-6041 or email chabon@charter.net