Contest Rules & Guidelines

Submission Requirements

• The art and designs must be 100% of your own creation, without the use of any copyrighted materials or AI tools. 
• Your art must be able to be easily converted into a digital file in professional poster sizing, 27x40.
  
• You agree that, if selected, Lycoming Arts and the River Valley Film Festival will be able to use your art for the official poster for RVFF in 2027, including use in our marketing, advertising, and other festival materials. 
  • You will be credited as the artist for the poster design on all materials and on our website. We strongly encourage you to sign your work as well, as this will also be included in the final poster design. 
• You are also agreeing that your original art will be provided for display during the special gallery show at the Lycoming Arts Gallery, opening July 2, 2027 and closing July 30, 2027. 
  
  • You are responsible for providing your art no later than June 25, 2027 and picking up your art no later than August 6, 2027.
• You can submit your art digitally by emailing [email protected] or physically at the Lycoming Arts Office, 46 W 4th St. Williamsport, PA 17701. 
  • If you're mailing or dropping your art at the Lycoming Arts Office, please coordinate ahead with Cory to ensure that someone will be there to receive your art. 

Contest Theme

• Film & Williamsport
  • Take inspiration from the beauty, history, and community here in Williamsport and combine that with the magic, wonder, and mystery of film. 

Submission Fees

• Each entry is required to pay a $20 entry fee.
  • If you are interested in entering more than one piece for consideration, please reach out to us for a discounted multiple submission rate.
• Fees are due no later than March 31, 2027 in order to be considered for the contest. If the submission fee is not paid in time, you will be disqualified from the contest. 
• Submission fees can be paid via:
  • Venmo or Credit or Debit Card

Prizes & Awards

• First Place
  • $100 & (4) All Access Passes for RVFF 2027
• Second Place
  • $50 & (2) All Access Passes for RVFF 2027
• Third Place
  • $25 & (2) All Access Passes for RVFF 2027

The Top 10 entrants will be included in a special Gallery Show in July 2027 at the Lycoming Arts Gallery opening July 2, 2027 and closing July 30, 2027! For those placing 4th through 10th, they will also receive (1) All Access Pass for RVFF 2027 & a discount for additional passes.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.