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Portland Farmers Market Reusable Bag Design Contest

We have been notified of a bag design contest for Portland Farmer's market! Details below:

In partnership with Portland Farmers Market, COUNTRY Financial is excited to announce the seventh annual Portland Farmers Market Reusable Bag Design Contest. The competition presents an opportunity for students to showcase their talent on reusable shopping bags that will be distributed at Portland Farmers Market locations throughout the city this season. And back by popular demand – Gallery Event with a People’s Choice winner.

This year’s theme is “Eat Fresh. Eat Local.” Students are encouraged to include imagery inspired by the spring/summer season and the corresponding regional market goods, such as fruits, vegetables, flowers, etc. We also encourage participants to illustrate the spirit of the city. Designs must include the words “2017 Portland Farmers Market.”

The reusable shopping bags are part of Portland Farmers Market’s initiative to promote healthy, environmentally friendly communities. Hundreds of Portland Farmers Market attendees will receive these custom designed tote bags this summer, free of charge.

The student who submits the winning design will receive a $1,000 scholarship and the opportunity to have his/her artwork displayed on reusable shopping bags distributed throughout the city. Additionally, two runners-up will each receive a $500 scholarship. These designs will be unveiled onSaturday, June 3 at the Portland State University Farmers Market,  and the three finalists will be invited to attend this event.

All entries must be received at the address below by Friday, April 14, 2016 at 5 p.m. PDT. If the entry is being sent by mail, please allow sufficient time for delivery by due date. If received after the deadline, there is no guarantee the artwork will be eligible. Winners will be notified through their schools or via phone/email the week of May 15.

All entries will be on display at the art gallery adjacent to the COUNTRY Financial office at 1468 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211 during the week of April 24. Community members will be invited to vote for their favorite design.  The People’s Choice winner will receive a $250 scholarship,  though will not automatically become a finalist for the winning design.  Finalists remain the discretion of COUNTRY Financial and Portland Farmers Market.

Submit Entries To:

COUNTRY Financial - Farmers Markets Competition

2150 Country Dr. South

Salem, OR  97308

Official Instructions Document:

file:///Users/eloiseb/Downloads/Bag%20rules%20and%20instructions.pdf