Organizers for the 2009 Coral Springs Festival of the Arts are calling for artists to submit works for consideration to be the signature artist for the annual event. The event will on March 21 and March 22, 2010, at The Walk on University Drive in Coral Springs.

Each year, a piece of art is chosen to be showcased on festival posters, t-shirts, in event advertising, and at the event before an expected crowd of 50,000 people. The deadline for submission is Sept. 30.

The chosen artist will receive a $500 stipend, a complimentary festival booth, and a virtual gallery on the festival’s website. The piece submitted should represent the South Florida area, and special consideration will be given to any work depicting Coral Springs.

The Coral Springs Festival of the Arts, now in its sixth year, is produced by Howard Alan Events. The event features more than 250 art and craft booths, live musical and performing arts entertainment throughout the weekend and literary workshops.

Contact Gisele Rahael at 954-340-5930 or d-mail grahael@csfoa.org.