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Oakhurst, CA. - A committee formed from the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for talented artists who can create a logo for a new signature event.

The Yosemite International Jazz Festival, currently being planned for fall of 2011, will be a big event according to organizers. "The momentum the organizing committee is building is incredible," said committee chairperson Angelo Pizelo. "This is going to be an amazing festival with a lot of exciting events that will be a tremendous draw for our community."

As the festival is still in its planning stages, the group is in need of a logo to symbolize the event. "We want something that will reflect the mountains, Yosemite and jazz," said Pizelo. "Something attractive to use in our marketing materials that will catch the eye and help create interest."

The winner of the contest will receive a $500 prize. The money is being donated by the Eastern Madera County Foundation; a philanthropic organization formed by the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce for the benefit of Eastern Madera. The Chamber is also the organizing force behind the event.

The festival, which is anticipated to make a substantial impact to the community's economy, is also being organized as a fundraiser benefitting the Oakhurst Civic Center project. "This is an important vision for Oakhurst, to give residents a place to gather, a center point for our community. This festival will go a long way to making that a reality," Pizelo said.

Logo submissions can be emailed to jarrod@YosemiteThisYear.com, or mailed to the Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau, 41969 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA, 93644 and marked "Jazz Festival Logo Contest." All submissions must be original works. No clip art will be accepted. All reproduction rights will remain with the Jazz Festival and its principals. No royalties outside the $500 cash prize for the winner will be paid. Only digital submissions, either emailed or mailed on a CD, will be accepted. All submissions must be received by March 1. The committee will announce a winner by April 15.