CALL FOR ENTRIES — WIN $500 DOLLARS IN 2015 PROCTOR ARTS FEST POSTER CONTEST

As I write this, the rain clouds have parted, at least temporarily, and I'm dreaming of the summer that will eventually come and the 2015 Proctor Arts Fest, held on the first Saturday of August each year, in Tacoma's Proctor Business District. In 2015, the date will be Aug. 1. 

The colorful salmon image above, created by artist Janet Stiles, was last year's winner in the annual poster contest to promote this popular event. Maybe this time next year, I'll be writing another blog post showing YOUR design. All artists are eligible, not just those in Tacoma, although the policy now is that previous winners may not enter again.

Being featured on Good Life Northwest would only be a minor bit of glory compared with having your image spread around on billboards, posters, T-shirts, and other possible media. Imagine the thrill of winning a $500 purchase award and bringing widespread attention to your talents. 

For complete information on this contest, please click here. Entries must be submitted by April 15, 2015, so get busy creating your own unique design that reflects the spirit of a summer arts festival. (My advice? think SUN! We need some.) Good luck.

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PROCTOR ARTS FEST IN TACOMA WILL DAZZLE CROWDS THIS WEEKEND

Any time is a good time to visit Tacoma's Proctor Business District, but this Saturday, August 3, the 18th annual Proctor Arts Fest will give an extra 10,000 people a great reason to make one of the city's most charming neighborhoods their destination. With the intersection of 26th and Proctor as it's hub, this delightful event spreads out to provide room for 160 vendors, three music stages, a demonstration area, and more. The fun takes place between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

The Arts Fest committee has been meeting and planning for a year, all to provide another great experience for those who attend. Each festival surpasses the one before it.

"Come by to experience art in many different forms," said Nancy Frederick, who co-chairs the committee with Eugene Kester. "We have local musicians, a juried art show, a film festival, artists and crafts people selling their original works."

The juried art show represents 60 artists displaying 85 pieces. Kids activities and a demonstration area are other attractions. For a great slide show of the festival, by ZenDezignz, click here.

Kester added, "The Proctor Arts Fest is a family friendly community event celebrating the arts." 

Wouldn't you love to join the celebration? It's so easy to find. Here's a handy map.