Holland Farmers Market announces second poster design contest

HOLLAND — The Holland Farmers Market has launched its second annual poster design contest with a $500 cash prize up for grabs.

Open to both amateur and professional artists aged 16 years and older, the contest will see the winner's artwork featured on merchandise to promote the upcoming season.

The winning design, selected by market staff and contest sponsor Fris Supply Shop, will be featured on items like posters, tote bags, mugs and magnets.

Artists can submit their entries (with up to three designs) until May 15 with a $10 entry fee, according to a release from the Holland Farmers Market.

Proceeds from merchandise, sold at the market and Fris Supply Shop, will contribute to programming.

A second-place winner, which locals can vote for via Facebook, will receive $100 in market certificates and a gift card to Fris Supply Shop.

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More than 50 entries were received during last year's competition, according to marketing coordinator Kara de Alvare.

"It was a great turnout, we thought, for our first year,” de Alvare told The Sentinel. “Just so many incredible works of art. It was so difficult choosing the winning poster last year, but we found a great design and people in the community loved it, visitors loved it. We're really excited to bring the contest back again.”

For more information, visit hollandfarmersmarket.com.

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