Jazz Fest poster contest open

Ventura County residents are invited to enter a poster contest for the second annual Camarillo Art and Jazz Festival, Aug. 10 to 12.

The deadline for submissions is Fri., May 4.

The winning poster art will be used in festival advertising and on the festival website, T-shirts and other promotional items.

Submitted entries must be reproducible in poster form. Entrants need only submit an image. Event name and dates will be added.

"Submissions should reflect the weekend's look and feel- a mix of cool jazz and inspiring art, all in beautiful settings around Camarillo," said Thomas Kelley, president and CEO of the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce, an event sponsor.

Finished artwork must be 16inches wide by 17-inches tall, centered and mounted on black matte board 18-inches wide and 19-inches tall. Entry name and contact information must be written on the back.

The first place winner will receive four VIP festival admission tickets valued at $600.

Submissions and entry forms can be mailed or hand delivered to the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce, 2400 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93010.

For more information, call the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce at (805) 484-4383. To download an entry form, visit www.camarilloartandjazz.com.