If you have ever been to Saluda's Coon Dog Festival you probably brought home two things: great memories and one of their posters. Local Saluda artists have been producing these sometimes artistic - sometimes campy posters for over 30 years and it has become a highly sought after collectors item. Contestants must submit their artwork by Wednesday, June 4, 2008, to: CDD 2007, CO:Scott Varn, 201 Cumberland Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 or svarn@harmonyinteriors.com. Inquiries can be made to the same e-mail address or call 273-5383.
Artwork will be judged by a committee comprised Saluda Community Library officers, artists, and Saluda residents.
The winning artwork will serve as the commemorative poster for the festival and will be used in festival marketing and advertising. The artist will get a copy of the poster, a t-shirt, and will be provided a free 10'x10' booth space at the Coon Dog Day Festival so that they can display and sell artwork. The winning entry will be announced by June 12, 2008.
Proceeds from the poster and t-shirts with the same design will go to benefit the Saluda Community Library. The competition will be juried by artists and residents of Saluda and will be judged on how well the design represents the town and the festival.
For more information contact:
Festival coordinator at City Hall: Doris Marion 749-2581
Saluda Library: Melody Gibson - megsalud@charter.net - 749-9683
Contest submissions: Scott Varn - svarn@harmonyinteriors.com - 273-5383
Submission forms are available at the Saluda Community Library, Saluda City Hall.