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LCPL's 75th Anniversary

Commemorative Poster Contest: October 1 - November 30

Yesterday's Legacy,
Tomorrow's Imagination

Lake County Public Library's 75th anniversary is coming up in 2027, and we need you to help us celebrate! We are holding a contest to find 9 amazing commemorative posters inspired by your favorite memories of the library.

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Winning entries will be professionally printed as collectibles, with each branch having a different poster to distribute. Library patrons can collect them all throughout 2027, and our winning artists will receive a printed and matted 8.5x11 poster for their collection.

75th. 1952 to 2027.

Submit Your Poster:

To enter the contest, review these rules then fill out the form below. You can also submit your entry in person at any LCPL location.

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  • Contest is open to residents of the Lake County Public Library District

  • For best replication, please use rectangle shape (8.5x11; 11x17 preferred).

  • Digital submissions must be a minimum of 3300px x 5100px.

  • Original artwork only. No AI submissions.

Artist/Entrant Information

How old are you?
Under 18 (You will need parent/guardian approval to participate)
18 or older

Artwork Details

The application will be open February 2 - March 20. If you are selected to participate as a creator, a second form will be forwarded to you for full registration and instruction on how to pay the $10 registration fee.
 

  • You must provide samples of your work (via online media link or attachment) to be considered. Applications without samples will not be considered.
     

  • While the use and/or reinterpretation of previous works (such as in pop art, collage, and song covers) is certainly allowed, complete reproduction or copies of works will not be accepted.

The application period for the 2026 Creative Arts Summit is now closed!

How old are you?
18+
Under 18
Select the category or categories that most closely represent your art (up to 3)

Your application must include a sample of your work. You may attach samples, provide a website, or provide a social media link to your work. (Or all of the above!)

File size limits:

  • Images: 25MB

  • GIFs: 15MB

  • Video: 4GB

  • Audio: 50MB. Number of channels: 1 (mono) or 2 (stereo)

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