Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival Announces
5th Annual Poster Design Contest
The Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, in association with the Coastal Arts League, is launching its 5th annual Poster Design Contest for the 2011 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. This year's Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival will be held October 16-17 from 9 am to 5 pm on historic Main Street.
Last year's contest drew entries from across the country and organizers look forward to building on its success. "We've been absolutely delighted with the quality of work and number of submissions," said Shirley Kellicutt, member of the Coastal Arts League and chair of the contest committee. "Every year, thousands of visitors come through the Coastal Arts League gallery during the month of October to vote on the People's Choice Award. The interest and enthusiasm has been wonderful."
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 third place prizes will be awarded). The "Peoples Choice" winner will receive $250.
Accepted entries will be on display as part of a special show during the month of October 2010, 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 17, 2010. For information, call 650-726-9533.
Contest details, guidelines and entry forms are available online at http://www.coastalartsleague.com/PumpkinPoster/
For information on the Art & Pumpkin Festival, call 650-726-9652.
About The 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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