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SANDPOINT – The Festival at Sandpoint’s 2025 Fine Arts Poster Contest is now open for submissions.
All ages are encouraged and welcome to apply, those 18 years of age or under will require parental/ guardian consent. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Feb. 3, 2025.
Submissions are evaluated on multiple criteria: overall appearance, demonstrated artistic skill, creativity, reproduction and marketability potential, and how well the art embodies the spirit of the Festival.
The Festival at Sandpoint’s Fine Art Poster tradition has been ongoing since the start of the organization in 1983. What started as advertisement and fundraising for the Festival at Sandpoint has now become a way to showcase some of the community’s many talented artists and celebrate and publicize their work.
“As we prepare for our 42nd annual Summer Series, we are excited to continue this annual tradition and provide an opportunity for our local artists to showcase their creativity,” Executive Director Ali Baranski said.
The original art piece will be unveiled in July when a silent auction for the artwork will begin. The auction ends at the conclusion of the Grand Finale performance.
Copies of the original art piece are printed and sold for just $15. Both a shirt featuring the artwork and poster prints are available for sale at the merchandise booth during the Summer Series or at the Festival office at 525 Pine Street afterward.
All proceeds go to the Festival at Sandpoint’s non-profit mission and serve as a fundraiser for the organization’s educational outreach programs.
In addition to a publicity boost, the winner will receive two sponsor season passes to that year’s Summer Series. For currently enrolled high school or college students who meet specific criteria and requirements, a scholarship option could be applied in lieu of tickets.
To learn more about the 2025 Poster Contest or submit an application, visit festivalatsandpoint. com/poster-contest.
