---
title: 2026 Valdez Consortium Library Card Design Contest
description: >-
  Design contest for a special-edition Valdez library card, open to Valdez, AK
  community members of all ages. Judges select finalists in 3 categories; public
  votes for winners.
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type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-05-28'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Prize/award
organization: City of Valdez
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/valdez-consortium-library'
deadline: '2026-05-30'
location: 'Valdez, AK, United States'
isOnline: false
disciplines:
  - illustration
  - drawing
  - painting
  - mixed media
  - graphic design
  - digital art
---

# 2026 Valdez Consortium Library Card Design Contest

**Hosted by:** City of Valdez

**Type:** Prize/award | **Location:** Valdez, AK, United States | **Deadline:** May 30, 2026

## About This Program

> "Celebrating libraries and the city of Valdez, Alaska"

As National Library Card Sign-up Month approaches this September, the Valdez Library is thrilled to unveil our 2026 Library Card Design Contest! This is your chance to shine a spotlight on local creativity and show your Library Love. Imagine your artwork gracing a special-edition library card, shared with neighbors and friends throughout the community.

Calling artists of every age: submit your imaginative library card designs between April 19 and May 30, 2026. Afterward, a panel of judges will select standout finalists in three categories. To top it off, the whole community will join the excitement during Summer Reading by voting for their favorites.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** Local
- **Disciplines:** illustration, drawing, painting, mixed media, graphic design, digital art
- **Note:** Participants must be a member of the Valdez, Alaska community. All ages welcome. Participants under 18 must have a parent/guardian also sign the Creative Works Release. Only one entry per participant accepted.

### Additional Requirements

Artists must create an original design celebrating libraries and the city of Valdez, Alaska. Design MUST include the Valdez Sugarloaf Mountain icon. Must be original artwork — no stock photos, borrowed images, AI-generated imagery, product logos, copyrighted characters, or brand names. No obscene, violent, or defamatory content. Digital submissions: JPEG or JPG, under 5 MB, minimum 1,425 pixels on longest side. Hand-drawn submissions: on white paper using the library template. Media allowed: pencils, pens, crayons, markers, paint, mixed media, or graphic design software. AI art generators not permitted. One entry per participant.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 30, 2026
- **Program Start:** April 20, 2026
- **Program End:** May 30, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** dwomble@valdezak.gov

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17234