Open to All Regional (including Home School, Charter School) Elementary, Middle, and High School Students
“40 Years of Growing Community Through Local Food, Art & Agriculture”
RVGCM invites young artists to create artwork for the official merchandise for our 2027 40th Anniversary market season. This is an opportunity to celebrate the farmers, artists, makers, and neighbors who make our markets one of Southern Oregon’s favorite community traditions.
The grand prize artist(s) will receive: (winner in each age bracket – Elementary, Middle School and High School)
- $50 of Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market Money
- Recognition of student, school and art program on our social media and newsletter.
- Student name, grade, and school featured on official 2027 market merchandise featuring their artwork.
- Student artwork displayed on posters, flyers, digital promotions, and marketing materials throughout the entire 2027 market season.
At least one winner from elementary, middle, and high school grade levels respectively may be selected for their artwork to be featured on 2027 RVGCM merchandise available for purchase at all markets. All artwork submissions will be featured at a special retrospective display at all markets during National Farmers Market Week, August 2027.
Theme
Artwork should celebrate the spirit of the Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market in our 40th year and reflect our mission of supporting local farms, artists, makers, and community.
Possible subjects include:
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Flowers and herbs
- Local farms
- Farmers and artisans
- Handmade crafts
- Families enjoying the market
- Live music
- Community gathering
- Pollinators and nature
- Sustainable agriculture
- Southern Oregon landscapes
Artists are encouraged to interpret themes creatively.
Artwork Specifications
- Finished Size: Designed to fit an 11″ × 17″ vertical (portrait) or 8” X 8 square. Please use attached templates.
- Student Artwork Only — (No AI)
- Leave space near the bottom or top corner for the Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market logo and event information.
Please see attached document for complete contest rules and how to submit artwork. Art templates are attached. Rules and templates can also be downloaded here.
Submission Deadline
Deadline: December 4th, 2026
Winner(s) Announced: December 11th, 2026
Why Participate?
Help celebrate the people who grow our food, create beautiful handmade work, and strengthen our local economy.
PLEASE SHARE THIS EMAIL AND DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR SCHOOLS, STAFF, STUDENTS, AND FAMILIES.
Your students’ artwork could become the face of the 2027 Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market season and be seen by thousands of locals and visitors throughout Southern Oregon.
We can’t wait to see your creativity!
