Cascade Equinox Poster Contest 

We are thrilled to invite artists and designers to submit original artwork for an official 2025 festival poster and commemorative event ticket!

We seek a design that embodies the unique spirit of our event—celebrating the Autumnal Equinox, the natural beauty of the Cascade region, independent art, and live music. The winning artwork will be featured in our 2025 marketing campaign and printed on limited edition commemorative event tickets.

How it works:
⭐️ Get familiar with the Design Criteria, Specs, and Submission Instructions below.
⭐️ Submit your art between May 1 and May 21.
⭐️ The Cascade Team will vote on finalists by May 23.
⭐️ Public Voting from May 24 thru May 26
⭐️ Winner Announced May 27!

 

 

Contest Info

Before starting work on your masterpiece, please get familiar with all the important information below. We can’t wait to see your work!

Important Dates
  • Submissions Open: May 1, 2025
  • Submission Deadline: May 21, 2025 (11:59 PM PT)
  • Internal Selection Period: May 22 – May 23, 2025
  • Public Voting Period: May 23 – 26, 2025
  • Winner Announced: May 27, 2025 
Eligibility
  • Open to artists and designers aged 18 and over at the time of submission.
  • Open to both U.S.-based and international artists.
  • Employees or direct affiliates of Cascade Equinox Festival and its partners are not eligible to participate.
  • There is no entry fee.
Design Criteria

Your poster must reflect the vision, spirit, and aesthetic of Cascade Equinox Festival—celebrating the Autumnal Equinox, the nature and beauty of the Cascade region, independent art, and live music.

Submissions must include the following required text:

“Cascade Equinox Festival”
“September 19–21, 2025”
“Redmond, OR”
Optional: artist signature or credit (can be subtly included in the design)

Artwork Specifications
  • Final poster size: 18” x 24” (vertical orientation).  
  • Commemorative Ticket: sized 8.5” x 3.5” (landscape recommended) 
  • Submit your initial entry as a high-quality PDF or JPEG, 300 DPI.
  • If selected, the winner must provide fully layered source files in RGB & CMYK (e.g., PSD, AI, or high-res TIFF)..
  • Only original artwork will be accepted. Use of copyrighted material, stock imagery, or AI-generated art is strictly prohibited.

IMPORTANT: IF YOU ARE UPLOADING BOTH A POSTER AND A TICKET, PLEASE CREATE A FOLDER, COMPRESS, AND UPLOAD JUST THE .ZIP FILE.

Selection Process
  • Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of judges, including members of the Cascade Equinox creative team and guest artists.
  • Designs will be evaluated based on creativity, originality, visual impact, and alignment with the festival’s brand and themes.
  • The top 5 designs will be featured on the Cascade Equinox website & social media accounts and will be  voted on by the public May 23-26, 2025
  • The winning entry will be selected and notified by May 27, 2025.
Prizes

One Grand Prize Winner will receive:

 

  • $500 cash honorarium PLUS (2) 3-Day Passes to Cascade Equinox Festival 2025
  • Featured credit across our website, socials, and print materials (wherever possible)
  • A limited-edition print run of their ticket design (with optional artist signature opportunity onsite)

Up to three honorable mentions may be recognized online and displayed at the festival (non-monetary).

Terms & Conditions

By submitting your work, you affirm that:

  • The artwork is your original creation and does not infringe on any third-party rights.

  • Cascade Equinox Festival retains the right to use the winning artwork (and honorable mentions) in digital, print, and promotional materials in perpetuity.

  • Credit will be given to the artist wherever possible.

The winner agrees to collaborate with our design team, if needed, for final formatting and reproduction.

Art Submissions

Submit your work below!