Trails West!® is asking for art and vendors to apply for the 2015 festival.

The Allied Arts Council is now accepting entries for the 2015 Trails West!® artwork competition through January 30, 2015.

The winning artist receives a $500.00 cash award. The winning artwork should embody the spirit of the Trails West!® 2015 theme: “heART for the City.” It becomes the visual identification, or “logo,” for Trails West!® and the property of the Allied Arts Council of St. Joseph Missouri, Inc. The 2015 festival marks the 23rd anniversary of the Trails West!® festival.

The winning artwork will be featured on festival buttons, merchandise and promotional materials including posters, brochures and billboards.

Entries must be received in the Council office by 5:00 p.m. on January 30, 2015. Judging of entries will take place in February. Entrants will be notified when judging is completed. Winning artwork and artist will be announced to the media at a later date.

The complete rules and application form are available online at www.trailswest.org or call Ashley Jones at the Allied Arts Council, 816-233-0231, to have an entry form mailed to you.

Applications are also being accepted for Fine Artist, Fine Crafters, and Food Vendors until April 16, 2015

Notifications will be mailed on or before June 1, 2015
Refund deadline June 17, 2015

Trails West!® is an outdoor arts festival celebrating the unique cultural heritage of St. Joseph, Missouri. Now in its 23rd year, the festival features fine arts, fine craft and unique foods. This is a juried festival with room for approximately 60 fine artists and crafters and 30 food vendors.