Silverton Farmers’ Market is holding an art contest to obtain an image to be featured on a reusable canvas market bag available next season.
“Many of our customers already use cloth bags. We want to offer an attractive bag that features the work of a local artist,” Market Manager Courtney Basile said. “I think our customers will appreciate having something unique that represents Silverton’s art and agriculture, while lessening the impact on the environment.”
“The Farmers’ Market currently has a box for customers to recycle plastic shopping bags, but we’d like to see that go away eventually, with a majority of customers bringing their own reusable bags.”
Artists may submit work through the end of the market season, Oct. 18. Submissions may be dropped off with Basile at the market on Saturdays or telephone her to arrange delivery.
Submissions should include name, address, phone number and email. Entries will be returned to the artists once a selection is made.
Artwork will be juried by the Farmers’ Market board of directors. The selected artist will receive $100 in market vouchers for the 2009 season and $50 donated to the local non-profit organization of their choice. Questions may be directed to Basile at 503-816-5046 or [email protected].
Donations of canned food and fresh produce for Silverton Area Community Aid also may be dropped of during market hours, Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
