Calling all creatives, artists, designers, and local food system enthusiasts! The Good Acre is excited to announce our first-ever Design Contest to celebrate our upcoming CSA season.
We’re looking for eye-catching designs that capture the spirit of fresh, local produce, celebrate the power of community supported agriculture, and maybe even add a touch of humor! This is your chance to showcase your artistic talents and help design the next official Good Acre swag item. The winning artist will win the swag item with their design PLUS a gift basket of our favorite CSA add-ons!
Here’s what you need to know:
- Theme: Let your imagination run wild! We have some fun prompts to get you started (see below), but feel free to come up with your own unique design that represents what The Good Acre CSA means to you.
- Who Can Enter: This contest is open to anyone living in the Twin Cities area or is willing to drive to The Good Acre to receive their prize.
- Design Requirements:
- Designs must include The Good Acre’s logo (see below).
- Artwork can be digital or hand-drawn.
- Designs should be submitted via email in AI, EPS, PDF, PNG, or JPG format to cathy@thegoodacre.org with the subject line “Design Contest.”
- If your artwork is hand-drawn, you can drop it off at The Good Acre or mail it to Cathy.
- 1790 Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights, MN 55113
- Make sure to include your name, phone number, and email address.
- A short artist statement explaining your design is encouraged.
- Submission Deadline: Entries will be accepted until Wednesday, May 8.
- Voting: The Good Acre’s staff will select our top five designs, and our CSA members will vote for the winning design AND what they want the artwork to be printed on. (Examples: t-shirts, toe bags, bandanas, mugs, hats, magnets, etc.)
- The Prize: The winner will receive a swag item showcasing their design AND a basket overflowing with CSA add-on items, including honey, flowers, a book, and MORE – a delicious reward for your creativity!
We will announce the winning design by the end of May, and the swag item will be available for purchase this summer. Proceeds will go to support The Good Acre’s mission and programs! Email cathy@thegoodacre.org with questions.
Theme Inspiration:
- Celebrate Local & Seasonal: Designs featuring vibrant vegetables, fruits, or farm scenes that represent the bounty of The Good Acre’s harvests.
- Show CSA Pride: Designs that celebrate the community, the “We Heart CSA” spirit, or the power of “Knowing Your Farmer.”
- Embrace Whimsy & Humor: Designs with playful puns, adorable farm animals, or even superhero veggies saving the dinner table!
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your pencils, fire up your design software, and let’s see your amazing creations! We can’t wait to see how you bring The Good Acre CSA’s spirit to life.
Let’s celebrate fresh, local food and the power of community together.
P.S. Spread the word! We encourage all our CSA members to participate in this exciting contest. Share the news with your fellow veggie-loving friends and family! The more the merrier (and the more creative!).
The Good Acre logo options: