FARM 2 SCHOOL POSTER ART CONTEST

We invite talented artists to join our exciting poster campaign aimed at inspiring children to develop a positive and enthusiastic relationship with vegetables & gardening.

Through creative and engaging artwork, we aim to get kids more excited about eating vegetables, being in the garden!, and shedding light on our Young Gardeners Program (YGP). Your submissions will play a vital role.

We are prioritizing participation of artists from the BIPOC (Black, Immigrant, People of Color) community, with emphasis on artists living and working in the greater Gulf Coast region.

Theme: “Cultivating Young Heroes: Growing Local, Learning Outdoors, and Building Community”

Applications must be submitted by 11:59PM on October 15. Top three selected artworks will be featured prominently in the campaign. Each winning artist will be awarded $500. Read below for submission guidelines.

Questions? Email info@gofarmersmarket.com

 

1. Poster designs should:

1) showcase the students who steward GOFM’s Young Gardeners Program (YGP) gardens as heroes & leaders

2) promote local vegetables grown in the campus gardens, &

3) encourage visitation to on-campus gardens by showcasing the many uses like outdoor classroom space, a place to hang, or to take a breath.

2. Dimensions & Format:

  • Design dimensions: 18”x21” inches (45.72 x 60.96 cm)

    • Print Poster Dimensions with 18”x24” (3” will feature logos & qr code)

  • Resolution: 300 DPI

  • File format: AI/EPS/PDF/TIFF

3. Medium:

Any visual medium is welcome, including digital art, illustrations, watercolors, acrylics, collages, and mixed media. The emphasis is on vibrant colors and captivating compositions.

Artist will be responsible to send the final file as a digital format for printing.

4. Submission Process:

  • Each artist can submit up to three original artworks.

  • Submit your application online here>

    • In the application, you’ll be asked to complete a profile of yourself which includes URLs to social media and bio. Review the questions here>

    • Be prepared to include a short description (50-100 words) explaining the inspiration and the process.

5. Selection Process:

A panel of judges will evaluate the submissions based on creativity, originality, alignment with the campaign theme, and the ability to engage and excite children about vegetables.

6. Rewards:

Top three selected artworks will be featured prominently in the campaign. Each winning artist will be awarded $500.

Winning artists will be featured on our campaign website and social media platforms.

Select artworks may be used in educational materials and merchandise related to the campaign, with appropriate artist credit.

Artists will be invited to the unveiling at the Market on October 29, 2023 at 10:30 AM. Market is held from 9 AM - 1 PM. More details will be sent to winners. Please block time in your calendar to be there so we can spotlight your hard work!

8. Usage Rights:

By submitting your artwork & if selected, you grant Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (GOFM) the non-exclusive right to use, reproduce, and distribute the artwork for campaign-related purposes. All rights to the artwork will be owned by GOFM.

GOFM will credit artist on the final printed materials and on the website with a clickthrough link.

9. Contact:

For any inquiries or clarifications, please contact us at info@gofarmersmarket.com