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Fresh Paint Poster Artist 2009 March 24, 2009

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Congratulations to John Osgood, whose work has been selected for the 2009 Fresh Paint Poster. His festival image will be unveiled in May 2009, but for now you can check out his work at Bherd Studios in Greenwood.  Or if you are interested in seeing him in action check out this video of the 23rd & Dearborn street mural being created.

Each year the Fresh Paint Festival commissions an artist to create an original piece of artwork that represents the festival. Next year’s call to artists will be available in Fall 2009. If you are interested in participating in the festival, applications are due May 1st.

Call to Artists – Fresh Paint Poster December 19, 2008

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If you’re an artist stuck indoors because of the snow here’s an opportunity for you to think about. Fresh Paint may be months away, but soon we will be in need of next poster artist. If you are interested in submitting an idea for the 2009 poster see the details below:

Each year the Arts Council of Snohomish County commissions an artist to create a unique piece representative of the Fresh Paint experience. The selected artist will receive a $750commission and a free booth space at Fresh Paint (a $125 value). The commissioned piece will be used on the festival poster and will be featured in festival advertising. The image will be seen throughout Snohomish County and in Island, Jefferson, King and Skagit Counties, too!

How do I apply?
All application materials must be received by 5:00pm, February 1, 2009. Late entries will not be accepted. The contest is open to all artists regardless of age, experience, education or medium.
Application must include:

  • Name & Contact information (phone, address, email)
  • Resume
  • 3 examples of artwork
  • An explanation and/or sketch of your idea for the Fresh Paint poster.

- Preferably, applications are to be submitted via email to moates@artscouncilofsnoco.org

Are there guidelines for the selected artist?
Yes, once you are selected you must:

  • Agree to work with the Fresh Paint committee to create an original work reflective of the Fresh Paint event.
  • Agree to donate the original artwork to the Arts Council of Snohomish County in exchange for appropriate tax benefits.
  • Agree that all rights of ownership and use of the original artwork will be exclusive to Arts Council of Snohomish County.
  • Agree that the final commissioned artwork must be an original two-dimensional work (paintings, drawings, etchings, serigraphs, lithographs, photographs and mixed media artworks are appropriate).
  • Agree to create the image in a vertical format. When printed, the artwork will be no larger than 24” X 18” vertical for posters or 79” X 30” if used for banners.

Questions? Contact Maren Oates at moates@artscouncilofsnoco.org