Cotton District Arts Festival

The Cotton District Arts Festival is hosted every year in Starkville, Mississippi by the Starkville Area Arts Council. The festival showcases art, food, and music into one family friendly event. Lining University Drive, you will find restaurant showcases, a pet parade, writers village and many more activities for people of all ages. As people fill the streets of Starkville, the spirit of the festival is alive as the celebration ensues. 

When designing this poster I wanted to encompass the true spirit of the festival and the feeling of community. Including imagery of the tents, balloons, iconic buildings and the people that attend allows the viewer to understand the energy and life of the festival. Watercolor with hand illustration for this poster allowed freedom in moment to further the experience.