Trails West!® is kicking off its artwork competition for the 2016 festival.

The Council is now accepting entries for the artwork competition through January 28, 2016.

The winning artist receives a $500.00 cash award. The winning artwork should embody the spirit of the Trails West! ® 2016 theme: “Yesterday’s Heritage, Tomorrow’s Dream.” It becomes the visual identification, or “logo,” for Trails West!® and the property of the Allied Arts Council of St. Joseph Missouri, Inc. The 2016 festival marks the 24th 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 28, 2016. Judging of entries will take place in February.

For more information CLICK HERE.

The 2016 festival will be held August 19-21 at Civic Center Park.