Your Art. Our Story. 2027 Poster Submission.

Guidance and Expectations

• Designs should reflect the spirit of storytelling and Appalachian culture.

• Think bold, clear, and memorable.

• Your work should translate well across print and digital formats.

• To be considered, your submissions must include a poster, brochure, and T-shirt design that function together as one cohesive visual story.

Submission Requirements

File Format

• PDF (preferred) or high-resolution JPG/PNG

• CMYK color mode for print accuracy

Dimensions

• 18” x 24” (standard poster size)

• 8.5”x11” (standard brochure size)

• 12”x16” (max t-shirt print area)

• Include 0.125” bleed on all sides

• Keep important text/images within a 0.5” safe margin

Resolution

• Minimum 300 DPI at full size

File

• Include a mock-up sheet showing all three designs together

• 20MB per file if uploading directly

• You may submit a link to your Google Drive or Dropbox file in the Project Details section

Content Requirements

• Must include:

  • Cave Run Storytelling Festival

  • Twin Knobs Recreation Area

  • September 24-25, 2027

• Poster and brochure designs should allow space for 3-5 sponsor logos and 7 teller names and pictures.

• T-shirt design can only contain four colors. Three colors to be screened onto the shirt, plus the color of the shirt.

Originality

• Original artwork only

• No copyrighted images unless you own full rights