APPLICATIONS CLOSE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
We are looking for original artwork for our 2026 festival taking place July 16-19, 2026.
We're calling on artists to create original artwork that embodies the spirit of Ness Creek. From forest fairies to woodland creatures, nothing is off-limits.
The winning design will set the tone for all festival creative throughout the year, from social media posts and posters to festival merch and our program cover.
Chosen artist will receive $200, festival t-shirt and 1 weekend pass to the 2026 Ness Creek Music Festival.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
DETAILS
What are we asking? Design the festival artwork! We’re not looking for a polished lineup poster or full suite of social posts, but original artwork that you feel best represents the festival.
Check out the gallery below to see artworks from past years – there’s some VINTAGE ones in there! We’ve come a long way!
Submissions must be your own original work, specifically created for Ness Creek Music Festival. Digital illustrations are not off limits but our preference has, and always will be, hand drawn art. AI generated art is absolutely forbidden.
THEME
Your artwork should reflect the essence of Ness Creek Music Festival and what it represents to you.
Consider the festival’s natural surroundings, its vibrant community, and the unique "state of mind" that Ness Creek inspires.
Technical Specifications
Artwork must be submitted in a high-resolution format.
File format: high-quality .JPG, .PNG or .PDF (max. file size is 100MB)
Selection Process
The winning artwork will be selected by festival organizers. Only the successful artist will be contacted following the submission deadline.
The winning submission will inspire all promotional materials for the 2026 Ness Creek Music Festival, including the official poster, social media posts, festival merch, festival program and more.
Digital illustrations are not off limits but our preference has, and always will be, hand drawn art. AI generated art will be automatically rejected.
Optional: Include a short write-up about your submission. This not a requirement and will not impact your submission, but it’s always fun for us to read more about your piece.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Ness Creek Code of Conduct calls for kindness, inclusivity, and respect in all festival spaces — this extends to how we respond to the announcement of the cover art winner.
When the chosen art is announced, we expect the Ness community to uphold the values of positivity and support that make our festival welcoming for all.
