16th Annual Poster Competition - Call for Entries
$1000 Cash Prize
Each year, the St. James Court Art Show sponsors a poster design competition to select the official commemorative poster. The winning design serves as the central visual image of the show and is used in promotional materials. There is a $1000 cash prize for the winning design.
The poster’s image communicates the vitality of the art show, the architectural beauty of the St. James Court neighborhood, and the cultural richness of historic Old Louisville. The poster competition is an ideal way for both established and up and coming designers to showcase their talents while actively contributing to the look of the St. James Court Art Show.
Now a long-held St James Court Art Show tradition, Sonny Whittle and Mark Bird created the first official the art show poster in 1981. Sonny exclusively created posters for the art show through 1994. The first poster competition was held in 1995 and established the practice that continues through today. A limited printing of only 200 signed copies of the official commemorative poster are available for sale each year.
Application and Selection
We encourage anyone who is passionate about design to take part and enter the competition. The winning artist will not only have the honor of representing the St. James Court Art Show, but will win a $1,000 cash award and gain great exposure as the posters have become a regional collector’s item. Entries are only accepted from March 1 - June 18. Designs should be appropriate for replication for posters, silk screened T-shirts, and other art show promotional items.
The winner is announced by Labor Day each September and posters will be available for purchase during the art show at the Official Merchandise Booth located on the western side of the St. James Court fountain (Booth SJ-227).
Poster Competition Rules and Entry Form (pdf format)
Previous Winning Posters
While St. James Court Association has received hundreds of high caliber entries from artists, designers, students and amateurs alike, featured below are the winning posters from the past ten years.
How to Purchase Posters & Art Show Merchandise
We are pleased to be a partner with the newest store on East Market St., Rellek Fine Consignment and Home Furnishings. This consigment and retail store is our official merchandise outlet. Past poster, t-shirts, notecards, ballcaps and totes can be purchased at Relleck. Rellek Fine Consignment and Home Furnishings is located at 817 E. Market St, Louisville, KY 40206.
For pricing and merchandise availability call 502-365-4222.
Poster and merchandise will also be available at the Art Show Poster Booth SJ-227.
