Design a Poster to promote the 45th Annual Suttons Bay Art Festival

AWARD OF $350.00 for Adult Category (18 and older)

AWARD of $50.00 for Youth Category (17 and under)

DEADLINE to apply is April 20

See the 2024 Poster at the bottom of this page.

Competition Rules:

Open to Michigan Artists.
All graphic media is acceptable: Paint, markers, photography, digital art, crayons, chalk, etc.

We are seeking original artwork for the official poster of the 45th Annual Suttons Bay Art Festival, taking place on August 2 & 3, 2025, at the Suttons Bay Marina. This is an exciting opportunity for artists to showcase their work and contribute to a celebrated community event. The chosen design will also be printed on t-shirts available for purchase at the art festival.

To apply. Please read the rules and guidelines below. Complete the google form here to submit your application and upload an image of your artwork. If you need assistance with the form please contact Brian at brian@crookedtree.org or 231.629.4549

Poster Requirements:

• Poster Size: 11x17 inches
• Must include the following text in the design:
  • 45th Annual Suttons Bay Art Festival
  • August 2 & 3, 2025
  • Suttons Bay Marina

Submission Details:

• All artwork must be original and previously unpublished
• Artist's signature must be included in the design
• Artwork must be camera ready and high resolution
• No entry fee
• Artists may submit an unlimited number of designs
• Submit designs to Brian Iler at brian@crookedtree.org

Youth Poster Competition

If you are 17 years old or younger you will automatically be entered into youth competition as well as the general competition. Winners will receive a $50.00 award and have a professionally printed copy that will hang in the Youth Tent during the art fair.

Terms and Conditions

• Poster entries will be judged by the Suttons Bay Art Festival committee.
• Applicants will be notified by May 15.
• The winning entry selected for the Poster and Tshirt design will be printed in full color by a printer selected by the Art Festival committee. 
• Fees and print costs will be the responsibility of Crooked Tree Arts Center. All reproduction rights and use rights will belong to Crooked Tree Arts Center.
• The winning adult design will be used to print t-shirts and posters that will be sold at the art fair to support the Suttons Bay Art Festival.. Artists will not receive any compensation for these sales outside of the award money as listed.

For more information, please contact:
Brian Iler, Gallery and Volunteer Coordinator brian@crookedtree.org

2024 Suttons Bay Art Festival Poster Winner

Devon Germain