55th Annual Bluemont Fair seeks poster/T-shirt design

Organizers of the 55th Annua Bluemont Fair, Sept. 20 and 21, in historic 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 for 2025 is the 200th anniversary of the Snickersville Academy. Built in 1825 the charming log structure, which sits on the banks Butchers Branch, served as the village’s first one-room school and church.

Restored in 2010 with a community-maintained walking lane, bridge, and garden, the Snickersville Academy serves as a focal point of Bluemont’s early history. More information with a photo of the Academy is available at https://bluemontheritage.org/places/. Visitors are also welcome to visit the Academy and one can see historical marker on Snickersville Turnpike in the heart of the village.

Artists’ interpretations can be as broad or narrow as they choose and utilize any medium, however design and colors should be suitable for replication on Bluemont Fair’s distinctive poster (14”x22”), T-shirt, and merchandise. The request is for design only, as an illustration or graphic-details about the fair will be added after the winning design is selected. Artists’ name should be on the back of the art. Also include your contact information and a brief biography.

The selected artist’s name will be printed on the poster and their work acknowledged in Fair publicity. Multiple entries per artist permitted. Past designs can be viewed at www.bluemontfair.org.

Artwork should be mailed to: Bluemont Fair Poster Design Competition, P.O. Box 217, Bluemont, Virginia,
20135 or emailed to: chair@bluemontfair.org. Artwork must be received by April 25. To arrange to hand-
deliver art please contact chair@bluemontfair.org. Individuals requesting return of their submission should also include a self-addressed, stamped mailer. For further information call 540-554-2367, or email chair@bluemontfair.org.

See www.bluemontfair.org for more info about the fair.