The Portland, Maine Dyke March seeks an artist with whom to collaborate on the development of a logo that reflects the mission of the Portland, Maine Dyke March (the mission statement appears below and is also available on the website www.mainedykemarch.com). The artwork will be for use in advertisement, all publications and promotional materials (including merchandise) and will be the sole property of the Portland, Maine Dyke March Committee.

Interested artists/designers should submit up to three initial concepts no later than February 28th. Designs can be full color, but must also be rendered for black and white copy. The selected artist will work with committee members to incorporate changes and finalize the design by April 15, 2009. Designs may be submitted to portlanddykemarch@gmail.com.

There is no cash prize or financial remuneration for the design work. The selected artist/designer will be recognized in the following ways: On the website www.mainedykemarch.com, on the Facebook and Myspace pages of the Portland Dyke March, and during announcements made during the June 19, 2009 event. Other methods of recognition may be considered as well (i.e. press releases, the artists own media, et cetera).

Portland, Maine Dyke March Mission Statement:
The mission of the Portland, Maine Dyke March is to create an empowering movement that fosters community and celebration for dykes and the people who love them. The Portland Dyke March seeks to be positive, feminist, diverse and community-driven in all of its endeavors. We welcome anyone with a past or present connection to the dyke community.