Pro Portsmouth Seeks New Design for First Night

PORTSMOUTH, NH — On Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, the Seacoast will say farewell to 2016 and greet 2017 with the celebration of First Night Portsmouth. As has become the tradition with Pro Portsmouth events, the artists of the Seacoast are invited to submit their work for consideration to become the logo for First Night Portsmouth.

According to a press statement, this event marks the beginning of Pro Portsmouth’s 40th year of producing events on the Seacoast (we’re now the only community hosting a First Night in NH!) and once again, the organization looks forward to working with the artistic community in creating this year’s First Night® logo.

Deadline for entries: Wednesday, Oct. 12.

Send entries to: Barbara Massar – Pro Portsmouth, Inc. – P.O. Box 967 – Portsmouth, NH 03802

Email entries to: info@proportsmouth.org JPEGS, please

Or drop them off at: Pro Portsmouth - 909 Islington Street - Portsmouth

Medium/size/details:

• Graphic design, painting (watercolor, oils, etc.) mixed are fine – the key factor: can we successfully scan your work in order to create the button, poster, merchandise, etc.
• Scannable-sized pieces (for us, 8.5” x 11”)
• Bold colors (maximum 6) work well

Possible ideas/ themes for the image:

• Celebration
• Holidays/Winter
• The Seacoast of New Hampshire
• Pro Portsmouth standard of “Arts, Culture, History, Community”
• Previous FNP logos can be viewed at proportsmouth.org/FirstNightLogo.cfm

Prizes:

• The top three artists will be eligible for prizes of $300 (1st), $125 (2nd) and $75 (3rd)
• The artwork is used on all First Night Portsmouth 2017 merchandise, Facebook and collateral that Pro Portsmouth produces for the event.

For more information on the group, including volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, visit proportsmouth.org or contact Barbara Massar at 603-433-4398.

Submitted by Barbara Massar.