The beautiful season of cherry blossoms is fast approaching, and with it comes an exciting
opportunity for Waimea Arts Council members. We invite you to showcase your incredible talent by entering
our Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival Signature Art Contest.
This is your chance to have your artwork featured as the festival’s official signature piece, gracing the posters and brochures representing this year’s Festival.
Here’s why you should enter:
• Exclusive Member Benefit: As a Waimea Arts Council member, you are invited to
participate in this contest, designed to highlight your unique artistic vision and the
amazing talent in our community.
• Visibility & Recognition: The winning artwork will be seen by thousands, offering you
incredible exposure both at the festival and online.
• Gallery Sales: The winning artist’s artwork will be printed on posters for sale as a
fundraiser for the Waimea Arts Council. This enhances the distribution of your art and
you as an artist.
• Support Local Arts: By participating, you help preserve our community’s cultural
heritage and elevate the visibility of local art at one of Waimea’s most beloved events.
No fee to enter.
Important: Please review the prospectus, which provides all the details about the
contest, including submission guidelines, deadlines, and membership requirements. Everything you need to know is outlined there, so look and get inspired!
Submit your artwork by December 5, 2025, and you could be the featured artist of this year’s
Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival! We can’t wait to see your work bring the spirit of Waimea to life.
