Poster Artwork Challenge

Festival Dates: April 16–18, 2027  
Competition Opens: November 6, 2026 
Submission Deadline: December 20, 2026 
Winner Announced: January 8, 2027

Artists are invited to design the official poster artwork for Art Under the Elms 2027, an annual spring arts festival in Lewiston, Idaho. Your design may be used for printed posters, digital promotion, social media, and other festival marketing materials. 

We encourage artists to draw inspiration from springtime, creativity, community, the elm trees, and the unique character of Lewiston and the Lewis-Clark Valley. These are optional sources of inspiration; artists are welcome to explore their own creative vision. 

• All artwork must be original and created by the entrant.

• Designs must include the official Art Under the Elms logo.

• Poster size: 11″ × 17″.

• Required text elements:

  • Art Under the Elms

  • April 16–18, 2027

  • 500 8th Ave., Lewiston, Idaho 83501

  • Information: Free Admission | lcsc.edu/cah/art-under-the-elms

  • Optional tagline: “Vendor Market • Arts • Crafts • Food • Community,” or an original tagline.

• Design rights: By submitting, the selected winner grants the Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts & History permission to reproduce and adapt the design for promotional purposes, including posters, T-shirts, programs, social media, and other marketing materials. Final usage and licensing terms will be provided by the organizer.

• Maximum entries: One entry per artist.

• Submit a high-resolution digital file: PDF 

• Include your name, mailing address, phone number, and email address with your submission, either through the submission form or in a separate document.

1. Download the official Art Under the Elms logo.

2. Create your original artwork following the guidelines above.

3. Submit your design by emailing aue@lcsc.edu

4. Ensure your submission is received by December 20, 2026.

• The selected design will become the official poster for Art Under the Elms 2027. 

• Prize: The winning artist will receive a $200 cash prize and recognition as the creator of the official Art Under the Elms 2027 poster. 

• Winner announced: January 8, 2027. 

• The winning artist may be asked to provide additional file formats or adaptations of the artwork for promotional use. 

• Do not incorporate stock imagery, copyrighted elements, or third-party licensed visuals without appropriate permission. 

• Submissions received after the deadline or that do not meet the competition requirements may be disqualified. 

• By entering, artists agree to the official competition rules and applicable artwork usage terms. 

• The Center for Arts & History reserves the right to reject any or all submissions if, in its sole discretion, the entries do not meet the vision, quality, or promotional needs of Art Under the Elms 2027. The Center for Arts & History is not obligated to select a winning design and reserves the right to develop or commission its own poster artwork if no submission is deemed suitable. In such circumstances, no prize will be awarded. 

• Questions? Contact CAH staff at aue@lcsc.edu or 208-792-2447