Chamber Seeks Art Submissions For Parker Country Festival
~Parker Chamber of Commerce Calls on Artists of all Ages to Submit Work
PARKER, Colo. — January 27, 2005 — The Parker Chamber of Commerce is searching for original artwork to represent the official festival image of the Parker Country Festival, scheduled for June 10, 11 and 12. Artists of any age interested in submitting art can contact Mary McElligatt, events coordinator at the Parker Chamber of Commerce, at 303-841-4268.
“The Parker Country Festival is the premier community event of the year, and we’re looking for art submissions that depict what the festival experience is all about,” said McElligatt. “We’re open to a wide variety of themes, from whimsical to profound, and classic to contemporary.”
The original piece of art should be no larger than 11×17, and the deadline for submission to the chamber is March 1.
Winning Artists Enjoy Significant Exposure
Each year, submissions from community artists are considered for the official logo and promotional materials for the Parker Country Festival. The chosen art is then used for all posters and event collateral, and limited edition pieces are produced.
Last year’s winning artist, Christy Layton, said that after five years of enjoying the festival with her family, creating the art for the event was an honor.
“For an artist just starting out, it really gave me a lot of confidence to know that the community enjoyed my work,” said Layton. “The exposure was very exciting, and I even contracted a few jobs as a result of the experience. Parker has an amazing art community, and I’m looking forward to seeing how the festival is represented.”
Parker Country Festival Perennial Favorite
Those who live and work in Parker know that you haven’t truly experienced the town until you’ve been to the Parker Country Festival! Complete with a carnival, homespun crafts, good food and plenty of live music, the festival offers three action-packed days of activities for the entire family. This year’s Parker Country Festival is scheduled for June 10, 11 and 12.
For more information about the Parker Country Festival and art contest rules, contact the Chamber office at 303.841.4268 or online at www.parkerchamber.com.
About Parker Chamber of Commerce
The Parker Chamber of Commerce aims to support and promote the success of its members through networking, professional development, advocacy, leadership and community development. To learn more about Parker Chamber of Commerce, call 303-841-4268 or visit www.parkerchamber.com
