Summerfair Cincinnati is gearing up for its milestone 60th fair in 2027, and the annual poster competition is now underway! Artists from around Greater Cincinnati are invited to submit original designs for the commemorative poster celebrating six decades of Summerfair’s commitment to the arts.
Artists from throughout region are invited to participate in this annual tradition. The winning design becomes a commemorative item and the official visual icon for Summerfair 2027, commemorating this special anniversary and capturing the spirit of one of Cincinnati’s most beloved arts festivals.
The selected artist will receive $3,000, along with recognition through Summerfair’s marketing campaign. The poster serves as the cornerstone of the festival’s advertising and public relations efforts each year and is a highly anticipated collector’s item. For the 60th anniversary, the winning design will help celebrate Summerfair’s rich history while looking ahead to its future.
Summerfair is Cincinnati’s premier festival of fine arts and fine crafts, featuring more than 300 artists from across the United States and Canada who exhibit and sell their work. The festival also features an acoustic stage showcasing local entertainment, a youth arts area with hands-on creative projects for children, and a variety of food vendors.
To be eligible for the poster competition, artists must be at least 18 years old and reside within a 75-mile radius of downtown Cincinnati. Artists may work in any medium, including pastels, oils, gouache, full-color photography, prints, and more. Designs must be suitable for adaptation to various promotional formats, and final artwork must be available in a high-resolution digital format.
The entry deadline is Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027. For complete competition guidelines and submission details, visit www.summerfair.org/poster-competition.
Summerfair’s 60th anniversary festival will take place June 4–6, 2027. Additional information about events and anniversary celebrations will be announced at www.summerfair.org.
