We are reaching out to CBA members to design a logo for the 2019 Conference. The logo will be used to create ads, posters and signage . A simple bold version of the design will be used to print T-shirts and possibly a touch mark.

Here are some ideas and notes to about the conference that might be incorporated into the logo.

- Conference theme "Fe on the Mountain

- The conference will be held at the Nevada county fairgrounds in Grass Valley, Ca.

- This is located on Highway 49 which snakes its way through California gold country.

- The fairgrounds is notable for it's many tall Pines trees though out the fairgrounds.

- We will have all the things to see and do that make CBA conferences the best

         --- Engaging demonstrators

         --- Fun contests

         ---Inspiring slideshows  

         --- Gallery of members work

         --- Education area with lots of forging stations

- The main contest theme will be "Art in Motion"

Entries must be received by Oct 1st 2018

Winner will be selected by the committee in a blind judging (the committee won't know the artist of the entry)

Prize for winning entry---- Family conference passes with all the trimmings plus $ 250.00 cash

Bonus for illustrator vector drawings but a clear high-contrast image (jpg or.pdf file attachment) is all that's needed. A good scan or photo of a work on paper can work.

Submit a crisp, clear high-contrast, high-resolution image ( jpg or .pdf file attachment0. To be suitable for publication it should be 5x8 to 8x8 inches and at least 200 dpi. A good scan or photo of a work on paper can work. Vector graphics ( Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, Inkscape, etc.) are particularly encouraged.

Send your attachment to Dan Perkins at: cdffcb1954@yahoo.com