Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
4th Annual Poster Design Contest
The Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, in association with the Coastal Arts League, is launching its 4th annual Poster Design Contest for the 2010 festival. Graphic artists from across the country will have a high-profile opportunity to showcase their talent by entering the contest. The winning entry will receive $1,000 as well as the honor of having their design featured as the centerpiece on all promotional material for the prestigious festival held every October in the World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay.
Last year’s contest drew more than 70 outstanding entries from several states and organizers look forward to building on its success. “We’ve been so pleased with both the quality of work and number of entries,” said Shirley Kellicutt, member of the Coastal Arts League and chair of the contest committee. “We had hundreds of visitors come through the Coastal Arts League gallery during the Pumpkin Festival last year to vote on the People’s Choice Award. It’s wonderful to see the level of interest and enthusiasm.”
The contest is open to all interested parties, particularly art students, professional artists and graphic designers due to the detailed production specifications required. In addition to the $1,000 top prize for the winning entry, there will also be a $500 award for second place, $250 for third (two). The “Peoples Choice” winner will receive $250.
Accepted entries will be on display as part of a special show during the month of October 2009, which includes Pumpkin Festival weekend (October 16-17), at the Coastal Arts League Gallery, 300 Main Street in Half Moon Bay. The submission deadline for the contest is September 25, 2009. For information, call 650-726-9533. Contest details, guidelines and entry forms are available online at http://www.coastalartsleague.com/PumpkinPoster/.
About Coastal Arts League
www.coastalartsleague.com
The Coastal Arts League is a non-profit corporation founded in 1979 to develop and support creative artistic talent in the Coastside Community. The Coastal Arts League maintains a free Museum and a Museum Store to show-case the talent of Coastside artists and art groups. Monthly exhibitions in the Museum may be the work of individual artists or other, regional, art organizations. Additionally, the Coastal Arts League, in conjunction with other organizations, such as San Mateo County’s Art Share, develops programs to encourage young artists to publish and display work.
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