By GRAHAM BROOKS / Staff Writer

HELENA–The 14^th annual Buck Creek Festival at the Helena Amphitheater Park is quickly approaching and artists are encouraged to send in their design ideas.

The Buck Creek Festival Committee wants anyone 13-years-old or older to help design the cover art that will be used for the 2015 Buck Creek Festival.

The winning artwork will be used to design the posters, T-shirts and other items to publicize the event and the winner will receive a check for $100.

Each entry must include a completed entry form and sign the release on the entry form, according to the competition rules.

The art should be related to ducks, music, the waterfall and family. The 14^th Annual Buck Creek Festival, Helena, AL, May 8-9, 2015 should also be incorporated in the artwork.

The art must be a JPG file, at least 300 dpi, no more than six colors and work must be your own original work.

Entries will be accepted now until March 1 at 6 p.m., and the winner will be notified by March 20.

An entry form for the art contest can be found at Buckcreekfestival.com.