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A few months back, I entered the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Poster Contest.

I’m absolutely thrilled to tell you that my painting made the Top 20!!

So what does that mean?

This contest is put on by Mackinac Island Tourism as a part of the 75th Annual Mackinac Island Lilac Festival , starting on June 9th, 2023. The Top 20 entries were selected by a juror, Dr Philip Rice, program Director for Mackinac Arts Council.

The Top 20 finalists will be on display at the Island during the Lilac Festival, where they’ll be seen by thousands of people.

That’s not all…

The Mackinac Island Poster Committee, made up of Mackinac Island business and gallery owners, will select a winner from the Top 20.

There will also be a People’s Choice prize, here the public votes for their favorite entry.

Plus, finalists are awarded complimentary ferry tickets to the Island so they can attend the reception on June 9th. There, the winning poster will be announced.

So, I’m going to Mackinac Island!

I feel like I’ve already won magnificent prizes; a chance to be seen by Gallery Owners, an opportunity to be on display at one of the Midwest’s hottest tourist spots, and a free ferry ride to a most magical place.

Click here for a full Lilac Festival schedule