Let your paintbrush do the walking

Whidbey Telecom has announced a competition for local artists who are interested in having their artwork featured on the cover of the next issue of the company’s 2005 directory.

The theme is “Local Color/Local Flavor” and original art by artists 18 years of age or older who reside in the company’s telephone service areas are eligible. In addition, artwork must have been created after May 15, 2004. Entries are due by June 3, 2005, and will be reviewed by a panel of judges consisting of the company’s executive management as well as members of the local art community. The grand prize is $500, front cover printing with artist credit, plus promotional exposure.

Recent artists featured on Whidbey Telecom directory covers have included Moe Jerome of Freeland and Briony Morrow-Cribbs of Clinton. Jerome’s painting of spawning sockeye salmon appears on the current directory, while Morrow-Cribbs’ blue heron could be seen on the cover of the 2003 directory.

Competition entry forms and details are available online at www.whidbey.com, as well as in the Whidbey Telecom Customer Service Centers. Please call 360/945-1122 for additional information.