November 13, 2026 3:30 a.m. 

In the KQEN Cultural Spotlight:

Umpqua Valley Arts seeking artists to submit designs to represent its Summer Arts Festival.

A UVA release said there is no theme for this opportunity. Artists are invited to use their imagination to submit up to three works for consideration to represent the 58th Annual Summer Arts Festival. UVA said they’re looking for work that showcase’s UVA’s mission of fostering a climate that supports arts appreciation, education, and participation and embodies the spirit of the Summer Arts Festival as a gathering of celebrating the arts.

Open to artists of all ages, whether they are emerging, mid-career, or established. The deadline to enter is December 12th. Poster designs must be original artwork created and designed by the applicant. Both traditional and digital artwork are accepted. 2D media can be submitted.

The winning artist will get to have their artwork seen by thousands of viewers as the event is marketed across the state. The artist will receive $500, a free Summer Arts Festival T-shirt, credit on the poster, free entry into the festival and credit in the Summer Arts Festival Guide.

Submissions mut be made by December 12th at: https://form.jotform.com/262665159905164. Artists will be notified of the winner on December 18th.