Essence of the Valley – Art Competition

Mt Washington Valley Vibe and the Valley Originals seek original entries from regional artists!

Mt Washington Valley Vibe and Valley Originals Announce “Essence of the Valley” Art Competition

Mt Washington Valley Vibe and the Valley Originals, a group of locally owned and operated restaurants, have joined together to better communicate their thoughts and ideas on what an authentic experience of a local eatery should be.

In that effort, please help us share the “Essence of the Valley” art competition.

Enter Your Artwork Now!

Attention all regional artists!

Mt Washington Valley Vibe (MWV Vibe) and the Valley Originals (the VO) are seeking entries from artists around the region! The competition seeks original artwork that captures the essence of the Mt. Washington Valley (MWV) and the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The selected design will be featured on the back cover of Mt Washington Valley Vibe magazine and also used to help promote the work of the Valley Originals. The winning artist will receive $1,000, and their work will be featured in upcoming publications, marketing collateral, and various press announcements. Runner-ups will also receive $700 and $500, respectively. The call for art, which focuses on local landscapes, villages, social lifestyles, agriculture, outdoor activities, and community, begins today. All entries must be submitted by Sunday, September 1, 2024, at midnight. Art in any medium will be accepted, with the exception of photography or AI-generated work. Original artwork must be submitted on a firm, flat physical surface such as canvas. Registration will be $25 per entry. Entry fees will be donated to a local fund, TBD. Deadlines:  The call for art begins on August 1, with a deadline of Sunday, September 1, 2024 at midnight.

ESSENCE OF THE VALLEY – Grand prizes

First place – $1,000 + winning artwork will be featured on the back cover of MWV Vibe magazine Second Place – $700 Third Place – $500 The winning artwork will be digitized and used for consecutive back covers of MWV Vibe to help promote Valley Originals. MWV Vibe and the VO reserve the right to edit the final artwork to help brand Valley Originals.

  • Winning artists will have the opportunity to have their signature, printed name, and one contact channel noted on the bottom left-hand corner of the back cover in a one-square-inch area.
  • The top 3 winners will be promoted on MWV Vibe pages. Details to be announced.

Essence of The Valley – Call For Art Guidelines

The artwork should represent the general feeling of the MWV and follow a similar style to the current brand of Valley Originals, with a theme of local landscapes, villages, social lifestyles, agriculture, outdoor activities, and community.

  • Although not mandatory, the predominant use of the VO branded color yellow throughout the artwork would be preferred.
  • As the artwork will be used as a base for communicating the work of the VO, the VO logo and/or flag should also be prominent within the artwork. If this isn’t possible, MWV Vibe designers may add the logo and/or flag to the artwork digitally to further emphasize the brand of the VO.
  • The back cover for MWV Vibe is 9″ wide by 10.5″ tall. Therefore the submitted artwork should follow approximate dimensions. Artwork in a horizontal shape will not work.

Artwork should include the following visuals or words:

  • Overall color must be similar to the color yellow of the VO
  • A similar rendition of the VO logo should be prominent
  • Words: THE VALLEY ORIGINALS
  • Words: EAT LOCAL
  • Words: DINE ORIGINAL
  • www.thevalleyoriginals.com

PLEASE NOTE: If any of the above visuals are not included in the artwork, they will be added digitally to the final work on the back cover of MWV Vibe, and/or in further promotional marketing collateral. We will work with the artist to retain the original intention of the art.

How To Submit Art

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The first round of the competition will be virtual. Artists will take a photo of their completed artwork and submit the photo electronically using an online entry form. Design submissions must be submitted by Sunday, September 1, 2024. The Valley Originals executive board will vote on electronic submissions.

Once a final winner has been chosen, the winning artist will work with the Valley Originals executive board and the publisher of MWV Vibe to create the final art design for the back cover layout. The Valley Originals executive board shall retain the exclusive right to use the submission for the duration of the holding period, or one year.

Judges will contact the winning artists by September 6, 2024, and ask that they send in the physical version of the artwork to be reviewed, scanned/digitized, and discussed in person. If physical artwork is not received by September 10, 2024, then the runner-up will be selected and given the winning title.

The Valley Originals executive board retains the right to approve the final winning artwork. When a submission is preliminarily selected as the winner, the artist may be asked to make some adjustments to better meet the needs of all the mediums to which the art is applied. Once agreement between the artist and the VO board is reached, the final selection will be confirmed. If an agreement cannot be reached, the VO board reserves the right to select another design as the winner.

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