2023 Redmond Historical Society Tote Bag: Artist FAQ

Redmond WA

23 January, 2022

6:30 PM

Description

Press release from the Redmond Historical Society: January 10, 2022 Q: What is this design for? A: The tote bag will be part of the Society's 2023 membership drive. Q: What is the timeline for this project?A: Deadline for submissions is March 12, 2022. Winners to be announced April 9, 2022 at the RHS Saturday Speaker Series program, and totes will be distributed in early 2023. Q: Who gets a tote bag?A: All new and renewing Society members will receive a tote bag as a membership gift. We may also offer them as raffle prizes at fundraising events. Q: What can I do with the theme of "I Love Redmond Historical Society"? A: Designs can be abstract or representational, color or black and white. Keep in mind that the Society's logo will appear on the same side of the tote bag. Our brand colors include: Warmer brickHTML 7C1300RGB 124-19-0CMYK 30-98-100-39 BrickHTML 6C0202RGB 108-2-2CMYK 32-100-100-49 Light greyHTML C1C1C1RGB 193-193-193CMYK 24-19-20-0 Medium greyHTML 7A7877RGB 122-120-119CMYK 53-46-46-11 VioletHTML 650369RGB 101-3-105CMYK 69-100-25-17 SandHTML AF783BRGB 175-120-59CMYK 27-53-89-9 Q: What are the dimensional parameters around the design?A: The imprint size will be 9.5 inches by 9.5 inches. Q: Can I use photography, collage, or mixed media in my design?A: As long as the design can be effectively digitized, you are free to use whatever medium you like. Q: Can I incorporate archival photos of Redmond in my design?A: Yes. You can access the Society's online archives here: www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org/online-archives. However, please request permission to use these images. Contact [email protected]. Q: Is there a prize? A stipend? What do I win?A: There is no prize or stipend for the winning artist. However, your work will be credited in all Society membership promotions. We will include a profile of you in our newsletter, on our website, and provide a link to your website, Instagram, or other social media. Q: How will entries be judged? What are the criteria?A: Entries will be judged on the following criteria: 1) connection to theme; 2) originality; and 3) technical execution. Q: How will the winning design be selected?A: Submissions will be reviewed by a committee. This press release was produced by Redmond Historical Society. The views expressed here are the author's own.