Call for Artists for the 2025 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival T-Shirt and Poster Artwork

The 21st Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Committee is excited to announce a call for artists to produce the t-shirt and poster artwork for the 2025 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. We invite talented artists to submit their original designs, keeping in mind the following criteria:
 

1. Artwork must be original by the artist; digital artwork is allowed (no A.I.).

2. Artist must be 16 years of age or older.

3. Theme should include: Hot Air Balloons, Art, Music, and the Gulf Coast.

4. The name of the festival should be included in the artwork: 21st Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival.

5. The year should be included in the artwork: 2025.

6. Foley, AL should be included.

7. The actual size of the commissioned poster after production will not exceed 18 inches horizontal and 24 inches vertical.

8. If selected, the artist agrees to relinquish ownership of the artwork.

9. If selected, the artwork becomes the sole property of the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival and the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce and may be used in any manner the Chamber desires without further compensation to the artist.

10. If selected, the commissioned artist will receive a one-time payment of $500 (five hundred dollars).

Artists are encouraged to submit no more than three drafts. To express interest and confirm participation, please contact Rachel Spear at (251) 943-5550. Artwork should be submitted by Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
 

Submissions can be delivered to:
South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce
200 N Alston St.
Foley, AL 36535

Or mailed to:

South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 1117
Foley, AL 36536

We look forward to seeing your creative designs!

Rachel Spear
Director of Events
South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce