HOLLAND (WHTC) – The 2015 official Tulip Time Festival poster has been announced. Carolyn Stich, a prominent Holland artist and retail store owner, and her painting “Joy of Spring,” was named this year’s festival poster at a reception Thursday night at The Commons of Evergreen. Stich’s painting, which features tulips in vivid colors, was selected from among 120 works from 68 artists who submitted entries in the competition. Hope College art professor Steve Nelson winnowed the list down to the top 20, with representatives from Tulip Time and the Holland Area Arts Council making the final selection. Stich has illustrated 10 children’s books and has done commissioned work for various businesses around West Michigan over the past 15 years, as well as work for a number of local publications. The new poster will be available for sale Friday at the Tulip Time office and website, and soon after at area galleries and shops. The other 19 finalists will enter a people’s choice competition. All 20 finalists’ artwork will be on display at the Arts Council during the festival May 2-8.
