Button Competition
Before each festival, local school children from Tofino & Ucluelet submit artwork to be featured on one of twelve selected buttons which can be purchased at events. By purchasing one of these buttons you gain entry to all the various Button Events throughout the festival!
Poster Competition
2025 Artwork submissions are open!
Each year, one artist is selected to produce artwork that will be featured on the Pacific Rim Whale Festival poster. This competition is open to residents in Vancouver Island including youth, students, & professional and emerging artists.
Submission Guidelines: Submissions will be in the form of a portfolio of up to five pieces of artwork. Submissions should feature Grey Whales. Digital format is preferred (JPEG, PNG, PDF); however, hard copies are also welcome.
Design Implementation: The commissioned artwork will become the property of the Pacific Rim Whale Festival Society and will be used as the poster image for the Pacific Rim Whale Festival. The final poster will feature festival information (title, dates, etc), and adhere to Pacific Rim Whale Festival Society specifications for final production.
Submission Requirements:
Submit your portfolio via email to info@pacificrimwhalefestival.com in JPEG, PNG, or PDF format with the subject line “Poster Artist Competition”
Include a one-page resume
Include a half-page design rationale explaining your vision for the poster art
Portfolios must be submitted by Midnight on November 15, 2024. Late submissions will not be considered.
Mail submissions will be accepted but are not preferred. Submissions may be mailed to Pacific Rim Whale Festival Society, PO Box 955, Ucluelet, BC, V0R 3A0
*Please do not mail originals. Submissions will not be returned.
Selection Process: The Pacific Rim Whale Festival Society Board of Directors will view portfolios and select the winning artist. The selected artist will be announced at the 2024 PRWF AGM on November 22nd.
Prize: $500 awarded in 2 payments: $250 upon signed contract; $250 upon delivery of approved artwork.
About the 2024 Poster Artist…
Denny Provost
Denny is a 9th-generation Metis and has been drawing and creating since a child. He was trained at the University of Windsor from 2001-2003 and owned an art gallery from 2009-2010 called Fine Art Paintings. He has participated in juried art shows and multiple art events over the years including the Toronto Art Festival in 2011. Denny took a 10-year hiatus from art to self-build 2 houses and recently returned to the art world. He has been met with welcoming praise. Recently, Denny opened a studio/gallery space in downtown Nanaimo above the Vault Cafe. He is keeping busy with local business signs, murals, commissions, and hosting art classes.
“I am thrilled to present this year's art poster, which is sure to brighten up any space! As a color-blind artist, I have chosen a unique concept that will stand out and captivate viewers. The poster features a symmetrical design in bold and vibrant colors, inspired by my previous works such as the moose and skull pieces. The theme of the gray whale has been incorporated, creating a harmonious blend with the background, which is open to interpretation. This poster captures the essence of the gray whale in its natural habitat, with colors that represent the vibrant world of marine life. I hope this art piece inspires you to explore and respect the natural world around us, and to appreciate the true beauty of ocean life”.
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