The Larimer County Farmers’ Market has spent 50 years connecting our community with local farmers, ranchers, and food producers. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate this milestone than inviting the community to share what the market means to them by creating a poster that captures the spirit of the market and those who make it possible.
We are thrilled to partner with Museum of Art Fort Collins to showcase selected entries in the community-centered MoA for All space. A public reception will be held in the MoA for All space August 2 to kick off the exhibit! Learn more about MoA for All.
Prompt
Create a poster depicting the Larimer County Farmers' Market to celebrate 50 years of the market and the people behind it. All styles and media are welcome.
Poster requirements
Entries can be digital or physical. Digital submissions must be in a print-ready format (PDF preferred or high-resolution JPG/PNG). Physical submissions will be mounted to foam board for display and can be dropped off at the Larimer County Extension Office.
- Submissions must be 11” x 17”.
- Online submissions must be PDF (preferred) or high-resolution JPG or PNG.
- Please do not put your name on the front of your poster.
- Artwork generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be accepted.
Who can enter?
Northern Colorado artists of all ages can enter the contest. One entry per person.
How to submit your poster
Submit your poster online or drop off in person by 4:00pm on June 30, 2026.
- Online: Attach your poster to the Submission Form and submit
- Drop-off: Deliver your poster to Larimer County Extension at the address below and complete the Submission Form (provided at drop-off).
1525 Blue Spruce Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524.
Criteria
Posters will be evaluated on their visual communication, originality, and representation of the Larimer County Farmers’ Market.
Winning Entries
25 selected entries will be displayed at the Larimer County Farmers’ Market, where the community will vote to select the top 3. These selected works will then be showcased in the Museum of Art Fort Collins Community Curated space. The top 3 entries will receive Larimer County Farmers’ Market swag and a gift card.
Timeline
- Entries due: June 30, 2026
- Community voting at the Larimer County Farmers' Market: July 18, 2026
- Winners announced by email and social media: July 24, 2026
- Selected artwork displayed at Museum of Art Fort Collins: August 2-16, 2026
Submitted artwork may be used by Larimer County Extension and the Museum of Art Fort Collins for promotional and display purposes.
