The Tribune

TALENTED Bahamian artists will have the opportunity to participate in the country’s historic Golden Jubilee through the launch of the National Logo and Theme Concept Competition, designed to showcase the work of creative graphic designers and artists.

The challenge: to create the logo and develop a theme that will be used across all 50th independence celebrations and win cash prizes.

“We want Bahamians to not only enjoy the 50th independence as spectators and citizens, but we thought it equally important for Bahamians, especially those in the creative field, to have the chance to be a part of that history as well,” said Leslia Miller-Brice, chairman of the Independence Secretariat.

To participate, design hopefuls must complete the online entry, and release forms using the QR codes provided on the Celebrate Bahamas social media pages.

There, they also will be able to upload mockups of their various concepts. The nationwide search will allow each participant to enter as many ideas as they’d like into the respective competitions. Those submissions will then be narrowed down to ten.

“We’ve commissioned a talented panel of graphic designers and communications specialists to help us choose the best of the best,” Mrs Miller-Brice said.

Once selected, the public will be given the chance to vote for their favourite concepts by way of the secretariat’s Celebrate Bahamas social media pages with the top three logo concepts fetching prizes of $1,000, $500, and $250 respectively and the top three theme concepts with a prize of $500, $250, $100.

The competitions are now officially open and will close on October 10 at 11.59 pm.

“We are very excited to see our people really showcase their interpretations of what the 50th anniversary of independence means to them. We are looking for interesting use of symbolism and creativity in the overall concept,” Mrs Miller-Brice said.

The contests are open to all Bahamian citizens and more than one submission is allowed.

If under 18, a legal guardian must complete the release form.