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Miscellaneous Information for Artists

The provided 30” x 60” banner has primer on both sides—the front, blank side for your original art, and the backside with the pre-printed Images of Hope information (the 2024 Banners on Parade primary sponsor).
We recommend that you paint the backside first, as it will get you accustomed to the feel of the canvas.
Use artist-grade acrylic paints (an example is Liquitex from Michael’s) only and paint your submitted design on the blank front side (to the upper and lower edges of the entire canvas past the seams) and however you choose on the back (leaving the Images of Hope information and logo visible). Use thin layers of Acrylic paint—the paint on the flexible canvas surface may crack if the paint is too thick. Sign the banner after completion in the front lower-right corner above the hemline. Note: before you paint, ensure that the banner is top-side up (turn the banner over to make sure that the logo pre-printed on that side is not upside down).
Do not alter the banner in any way (no holes, piercing, or attached objects), and do not have any wording, obscene graphics, or commercial/religious/political advertising.
Important: When the paint is completely dry, seal the banner (both sides and edges) with 2 coats of UV protective sealer/varnish, such as Golden Polymer Varnish with UVLS or equivalent. Make sure you leave yourself enough time to apply the varnish to both sides twice and let it dry thoroughly!
When the banners are judged, we put painter’s tape over the signatures so that the judges do not know who did what banner; if you know one of the judges, please don’t show them your banner before you turn it in!

2024 Banners on Parade Calendar

Miscellaneous Information for Artists