HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — The 20 finalists for the annual Tulip Time Festival poster art were announced Monday.
The winner will be announced early next year at the annual First Bloem Festival Artwork Competition, with the winning work becoming the official Tulip Time poster.
This year’s juror Mary Sundstrom, visual artist and Holland Area Arts Council’s exhibitions director, narrowed down the finalists from more than 100 submissions. The ** on the list below denotes past winners.
- “Joyful Tulips” by Carole Aardsma
- “Joy in the Chaos” by Elizabeth Bombara
- “Good as Gold” by Elizabeth Bombara
- “Exuberance” by Agnes Fisher
- “Rising Tulips” by Sara Glupker
- “Raining On” by Michele Gort **
- “Blossom & Bloem” by Karen Johnson
- “Rhythm” by Karen Johnson
- “Tulip Blast” by Shelly Kaye
- “Community” by Wendy Kragt
- “All Its Glory” by Steve Leary
- “Bursting with Color” by Kate Moynihan
- “Diversity in Bloom” by Gerri Pinkus Siegfried
- “Tulip Family and Friend” by Mary Porter
- “Tulip Fields” by Anne Rivers
- “Gold, Young and Old” by Gail Rutgers
- “Untitled” by Christopher Ryckman
- “Radiant Joy” by Carolyn Stich **
- “Gentle Reminder” by Leena Sullivan
- “Flying Dutchmen” by Mary Westrate
The winner will be announced on Feb. 24, 2022, at the First Bloem Reveal, a special unveiling reception for the generous sponsors of Tulip Time. Following the event, posters, mugs, ornaments, and much more will be available for purchase at store.tuliptime.com.
“Every artist should be incredibly proud of their work,” said Gwen Auwerda, the Tulip Time Festival’s executive director. “Each piece was unique to the artist’s style and told its own story and important message. We’re grateful for the enthusiasm from local artists as we eagerly continue preparations for a robust return this spring.”
The First Bloem Festival Artwork Competition is open to residents of Ottawa, Allegan, Kent, Muskegon and Kalamazoo counties. The contest requires art to depict Tulip Time’s showcasing of Holland’s tulips, Dutch heritage, and the Holland community past, present, and future.
The 93rd Tulip Time Festival is set for May 7-15, 2022. Tickets for special events and other details are online at tuliptime.com. Learn more by phone: (800) 822-2770.
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