Pagosa Arts Initiative ‘Pumpkin Fundraiser’ Open to All Ages

Art lovers have a chance to support the Pagosa Arts Initiative and showcase their creativity in the 2020 Pagosa Arts Initiative ‘Virtual’ Pumpkin Fundraiser. Participants can enter up to five pumpkins per household, and then vote on their favorites… and win prizes. It’s free to enter.

First, harvest or purchase a pumpkin and decorate to your heart’s content. Submit two photographs to info@pagosaartsinitiative.org. One photo must include the decorator/artist as proof of submission, and one must to be a close up of your pumpkin for online voting purposes. Consider your lighting and photo quality.

Photos are due by Friday, October 23 at 12noon. (Yes, it’s free to enter.) Then share your entry with family and friends, and encourage them to vote. Each $1 donation to Pagosa Arts Initiative equals one vote.

Voting will take place on PagosaArtsInitiative.org starting on October 24 and running through October 31 (Halloween). Winners will be announced on November 1.

Kids Contest (Ages 3 – 7) Prizes:

(1) First Prize winner of a Kid’s Artist Starter Pack
(1) Second Prize winner of a Kid’s Creativity Kit
(1) Third Prize winner of a Kid’s Creativity Kit

Kids Contest (Ages 8 – 12) Prizes:

(1) First Prize winner of a Kid’s Pottery Wheel Kit
(1) Second Prize winner of a Face Paint Kit
(1) Third Prize winner of a Face Paint Kit

Adults & Family Contest Prizes:

(1) First Prize winner of $100 cash
(1) Second Prize winner of $50 cash
(1) Third Prize winner of $25 credit towards a future Pagosa Arts Initiative class or event

All proceeds from photo contest donations will go to the Pagosa Arts Initiative, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, to fund future projects, classes, and public arts.

Please note these contest rules:

Anyone under the age of 18 must obtain permission from a parent or legal guardian to enter.

A limit of (5) pumpkin submissions will be accepted per household.

All pumpkin submissions must be that of the entrant’s ownership and rights. No stock photography will be accepted.

Pumpkins must be from this year (October 2020). Photos from prior years will not be accepted.

Pumpkins must be family-friendly and fun.

Please note additional rules on the GOGO Photo Contest website, here.

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