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Call for Artists: Submit Your Design for the 2026 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival

  • Writer: Lori
    Lori
  • Jul 8
  • 2 min read

FOLEY, AL – The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Committee is excited to announce an open Call for Artists to design the official t-shirt and poster artwork for the 22nd Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, set to soar in 2026. This is a unique opportunity for artists to showcase their creativity while contributing to one of the Gulf Coast’s most beloved events.



Artists are invited to submit original artwork that reflects the theme: Hot Air Balloons, Art, and Music. Submissions must incorporate the following elements and agree to the guidelines:


  1. Artwork must be artist’s original creation. No AI (Artificial Intelligence) allowed.

  2. The design should reflect the theme:

    1. Hot Air Balloons

    2. Art

    3. Music

  3. The artwork must include:

    1. 22nd Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival

    2. The year 2026 must be featured

    3. Foley, AL should appear in the design

  4. Final commissioned poster size will not exceed 18 inches wide by 24 inches tall.

  5. If selected, the artist agrees to relinquish ownership of the artwork.

  6. Selected artwork becomes the sole property of the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival and the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, and may be used in any manner the Chamber deems appropriate without further compensation.

  7. The commissioned artist will receive a one-time payment of $500.


Artists may submit up to three drafts for consideration.


To confirm your participation or ask questions, please contact:

Rachel Spear

(251) 943-5550


Deadline for submissions: Wednesday, October 1, 2025


Deliver submissions to:

South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce

200 N Alston St., Foley, AL 36535


Or mail to: PO Box 1117, Foley, AL 36536


We look forward to your creative contributions!




About the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival

Hosted annually in Foley, Alabama, the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors from around the region and beyond. With vibrant balloons, live music, local art, and family-friendly entertainment, the festival is a celebration of community, creativity, and the spirit of the Gulf Coast.

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