In the strange summer of 2020, we decided to make a coloring book. Featuring work produced by Memphis artists especially for the project, the coloring book offered a chance to soothe pandemic-rattled nerves. It turned out to be one of our most-loved projects of a dreadful year.
We’re bringing back the coloring book this summer. Things may be less dreadful now, but local artists — and local journalism — can still use our support.
Truth is, it’s never a bad time to highlight the work of local artists who make our city more vibrant, more beautiful. And it’s rarely a bad time to take a break with a fistful of colored pencils. (Don’t tell your boss we said so.)
Once again, we will charge $35 per printed coloring book and $20 for a printable PDF version. Proceeds will be split 50/50 between the Flyer and the artists. We will promote the coloring book through all our channels, and the artists are invited to do the same.
Artists who submitted in 2020 (including artists whose work was selected) are welcome to submit new work in 2021.
DETAILS:
• Deadline: Extended to Friday, July 9, at 5 p.m.
• Email to: anna@memphisflyer.com
• Size: 8 inches wide and 10 inches tall
• Hi-res PDF, 300 DPI, black-and-white artwork only. 100 black (not CMYK) ink.
• Please provide the name you would like to use, plus your website, social handles, and anything else you would like to include for folks to find you and your work.
• Please provide a brief bio.
Thank you all, and please stay safe and healthy.
Anna Traverse Fogle
CEO, Contemporary Media, Inc.
anna@memphisflyer.com
