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SUMMARY:Astoria Column Centennial Poster Design Contest
DESCRIPTION:Astoria Column Centennial Celebration Announces\nCommunity Post
 er Contest Winning Design Will Become Official Commemorative\nPoster for t
 he 100th Anniversary\nASTORIA\, Ore. (April 13th\, 2026 )— Friends of As
 toria Column and Astoria Visual Arts invite artists of all ages to help ce
 lebrate 100 years of the Astoria Column by designing a commemorative poste
 r for the 2026 Centennial Celebration.\nThe winning design will be profess
 ionally printed and distributed to visitors during the celebration\, becom
 ing a keepsake honoring one of Oregon’s most iconic landmarks.\nThe sele
 cted artwork will serve as the official commemorative poster for the Astor
 ia Column Centennial and may be featured in promotional materials througho
 ut the anniversary year.\nDistinguished judges for the contest:·\n• Ter
 i Sund\, owner Imogen Gallery\n• James Gainey\, artist\, writer owner of
  Meet the Artist podcasts\n• Gabe Fernandez\, renowned painter\, Pier 11
  Studios\nConstructed in 1926 and standing 125 feet above the city on Coxc
 omb Hill\, the Astoria Column has served as a symbol of Astoria and the Pa
 cific Northwest for generations. The Centennial Celebration offers a once-
 in-a-lifetime opportunity for the public to take part in honoring the Colu
 mn’s history\, legacy\, and future.\n"We love creating professional oppo
 rtunities for artists\, and this contest is a chance for them to explore a
 nd interpret Astoria’s iconic history in their own voice”\, said Annie
  Eskelin\, Executive Director of Astoria Visual Arts. “It’s also a cha
 nce for our community to really come together and celebrate this momentous
  occasion through creative perspectives. You only turn 100 once!”\nArtis
 ts are encouraged to interpret the history\, beauty\, and significance of 
 the Astoria Column in a creative and visually compelling way. Designs shou
 ld reflect the significance and joy of the Centennial celebration. Submiss
 ions may reflect a wide range of styles—from traditional and historical 
 to contemporary and graphic.\nEligible submissions may include original ar
 twork in any medium that can be reproduced as a poster. Entries must be th
 e original work of the artist and may not include copyrighted materials wi
 thout permission.\nContest Details\n· Submission deadline: May 31st\, 202
 6\n• Cash prize ($200 for adult division\, $100 young adult\, $50 studen
 t)\n• Winner announced: June 7th\, 2026\n• Open to: Artists aged 5+\n
 • The winning artist will have their work recognized as the official com
 memorative image for the Astoria Column Centennial.\nComplete contest rule
 s\, submission guidelines\, and entry forms are available at astoriavisual
 arts.org\nThe Astoria Column Centennial celebration will feature a yearlon
 g series of events\, exhibits\, educational programs\, and community activ
 ities honoring 100 years of the landmark’s place in the region’s histo
 ry.\nOn July 18th\, from 11:00am to 4:00pm\, all locals and visitors welco
 med to a downtown celebration with entertainment\, live music\, cultural e
 xhibits\, free food and more.\nFor more information about the Astoria Colu
 mn Centennial and the poster contest\, visit https://www.astoriacolumn100.
 org/\nastoriavisualarts.org\nMedia Contact\nLiz Kay\n805.994.9952\nliz@liz
 kayco.com\n###\nAbout Astoria Visual Arts\nAstoria Visual Arts creates opp
 ortunities for people of all ages and walks of life to engage with the art
 s. Founded in 1989\, Astoria Visual Arts is a cornerstone of creative expr
 ession and community connection providing dynamic exhibitions\, youth-focu
 sed initiatives\, and support for artists at every stage of their careers.
  As a member-based organization\, we work together to support the arts and
  the artists in our community.\nAbout the Astoria Column\nThe Astoria Colu
 mn is a 125-foot-tall monument located in Astoria\, Oregon. Dedicated in 1
 926\, it features a hand-applied sgraffito mural\, the only one of its kin
 d in the world\, illustrating significant events in Oregon and Pacific Nor
 thwest history\, from Native American heritage to the Lewis and Clark Expe
 dition. The Column is listed on the National Register of Historic Places a
 nd remains one of Oregon’s most beloved historic landmarks.
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