Chemeketa Cellars is calling for entries into their wine label design contest 

Salem, Ore., January 17, 2023 — Chemeketa Community College is seeking artists from Chemeketa’s family to submit an original piece of artwork for our inaugural Chemeketa Cellars Artist Series competition.  We support and value the artistic talents in our community and would like to give an opportunity for Chemeketa’s artist to showcase their talents.

Theme: Oregon Wine

Winners:

• Winner’s art will be turned into a label for the 2022 Pinot Noir label and will be featured in the Chemeketa Cellars tasting room for a year. 
• Artwork will be shared on website and social media channels
•  Art will be displayed in the tasting room.
• Receive a framed label
• The winner will also enjoy wine club benefits (i.e. discounted event tickets ) and member discounts at the winery for a year. (Must be 21+ to receive this benefit)  

Who: 

All students, staff, faculty, and alumni of Chemeketa Community College

Artwork: 

• Any medium of choice to create an original piece of art
• Art cannot contain images of alcohol consumption or nudity 
• Images only-- no words or lettering other than signature.
• Artwork proportions: Original artwork size not critical, proportions  ????????  Artwork may be cropped/edited for label requirements. Approximately 3.5 wide x 2.875 high. 

Call for Entries/Submission Deadline:

January 17, 2023, Follow up January 23, 2022  - All Staff/Student/Alum email (Enter via google form)

February 28, 2023 - Winner announced May 3, 2023 at the annual barrel tasting event.

All finalists must grant Chemeketa Cellars the rights to reproduce their artwork on a wine label to be used on a bottle of wine that will be for sale by the winery.

Where and how to submit? email winestudies@chemeketa.edu with a jpeg or pdf for review.

Judging: 

Judging will be done by Chemeketa Wine Studies Faculty, Staff, and Students.