52nd annual Bluemont Fair seeks poster designs

Organizers of the 52^nd annual Bluemont Fair, to be held Sept. 17 and 18, in western Loudoun County, invite artists of all ages and abilities to submit designs for consideration for this year’s unique Poster and T-shirt. The theme is Bluemont’s Draft Horse Farming Era. These “gentle giants” were widely used to do the “heavy lifting” that characterized the agrarian life-style in Bluemont during the 18^th, 19^th and into the 20^th centuries, before tractors and other mechanized farm equipment replaced them.  

This year’s theme ties into the next special exhibit at the Plaster Museum of Bluemont Heritage, “Agriculture in Bluemont: 19th Thru 21st Century Farms,” which will be open to visitors during Fair weekend. 

Artists’ interpretations can be as broad or narrow as they choose, but keep in mind that the winning design and colors will need to be suitable for replication on Bluemont Fair’s distinctive poster (14”x22”), T-shirt, and merchandise. The request is for design only – Fair organizers will add dates and verbiage after the winning design is selected. Artists’ names should be on the back of the art.  

Please also include contact information and a brief biography for inclusion in publicity. The selected artist’s name will be printed on the poster and their work acknowledged in Fair publicity.  Multiple entries from individual artists permitted. 

Artwork should be mailed to: Bluemont Fair Poster Design Competition, P.O. Box 217, Bluemont, VA, 20135 and must be received by April 20, 2022.   To arrange to hand-deliver art, contact chair@bluemontfair.org, or call 540 554-2367.  Individuals requesting return of their submission should also include a self-addressed, stamped mailing receptacle.