Celebrate Deep Creek Lake’s 100th Anniversary with the Deep Creek 100 Barn Quilt Design Contest!
In honor of the 100th anniversary of Deep Creek Lake, the Barn Quilt Association of Garrett County, MD, is excited to announce the Deep Creek Lake 100 Barn Quilt Design Contest. This creative competition invites artists, quilters, and community members to design a unique barn quilt square commemorating Deep Creek Lake’s rich history and deep-rooted connection to Garrett County. This contest is made possible by a Garrett County Arts Council Community Arts Development Grant with funds provided in part by the Maryland State Arts Council.
Barn Quilts are colorfully painted replicas of quilt squares, mounted on barns all around Garrett County. Over 50 barn quilts are on view from local, County, and State roads in all corners of the county.
The grand prize winner will receive $150, and their winning design will be painted as a 4’x4’ barn quilt, proudly displayed at the Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center. Additional prizes include $100 for second place and $50 for the top youth entry (under 18).
Contest Rules & Submission Guidelines
Participants must create an original design that reflects the essence of Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County. The only permitted text or symbols in the design are “DCL100,” though it is not required. Designs must be suitable for reproduction as a fabric quilt square and cannot include copyrighted or trademarked elements.
Entrants should provide a brief description of their design, explaining its elements and significance. Submissions must include the creator’s name, address, email, and phone number (contact information will remain private and used only to reach winners).
All submitted designs will become the property of the Barn Quilt Association of Garrett County, MD, with winners receiving continued acknowledgment for their artistic contribution.
How to Enter
Designs can be submitted as pdf or picture files via email to garrettbqa@gmail.com or as paper or quilted originals hand delivered to the
- Garrett County Extension Office at 1916 Maryland Hwy, Suite A, Mt. Lake Park, MD 21550. Mondays to Fridays, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
- The Gallery Shop at 108 S. 2nd St., Oakland, MD 21550. Mondays to Saturdays 11 am to 4 pm.
- The Gallery Shop, Too (in the Grant’s Mercantile Red Barn), 178 Casselman Rd, Grantsville, MD 21536. Saturday and Sunday 11 am to 2 pm.
Deadline for submissions: Wednesday, June 25 at 4:00 PM
Help us celebrate a century of Deep Creek Lake by showcasing your creativity through this special barn quilt contest!
For more information, please contact garrettbqa@gmail.com
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