Downtown Art Banner Competition Announced
by the West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission

West Chicago, Illinois: January 14, 2008 –
The West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission invites accomplished and emerging artists, with a connection to the City of West Chicago, (either through residence, work or school), to submit digital files of original art for consideration for the Downtown Art Banner Project Competition.

All media are welcome, with no limitation to technique or subject matter, as long as the theme revolves around “flowers”. A Jury Committee will select 10 works of art. Each winning design will be reproduced and featured in the 2008 West Chicago Outdoor Art Banner Exhibition.

Artists selected will receive credit on both banner and in printed material related to the exhibition. A reception honoring the selected artists will take place during West Chicago Blooming Fest on May 17, 2008. At that time, the general public will be invited to vote for an artist/banner to receive the People’s Choice Award.

                                                Banner Specifications:

Banners measure: (h)60” x (w)30” with text, image field measures approx: (h)42” x (w)30, (see example on right). West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission will work with artists to obtain proper file size for reproduction if selected. However, all submissions should reflect the size specifications to avoid cropping. West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission is responsible for banner printing cost and banner installation.

All entries must be original and executed within two years of entry date. Entries must be received by February 1, 2008. Incomplete and/or late entries will not be reviewed. For Submission Instructions, please visit the City website at www.westchicago.org under Museum & Cultural Services in the Departments section of the website, or call the City Museum at (630) 231-3376. The City of West Chicago has been designated as an Illinois Arts Friendly Community by the Illinois Arts Alliance and the Illinois Municipal League.

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