America 250 Poster Contest

The City held an America 250 City Art Poster Contest from February through April. Artists were invited to create posters with themes that conveyed civic pride, celebrated Lincoln’s past, and inspired optimism for the next 250 years.

The winners are as follows:

  • Middle and High School (Grades 6 through 12) – Henry Fuller
  • Amateur (Adult non-professional / hobbyist artists) – Bobbie Jo Ficken
  • Professional (Experienced or working artists) – Tammy Miller

A clean, graphic-style poster featuring the text “AMERICA 250” at the top, with the numbers in large red, blue, and gold shapes.

Poster by Henry Fuller - Winner in the Middle and High School Category

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Illustrated city scene showing several Lincoln, Nebraska landmarks. The Nebraska State Capitol with a golden dome stands on the right. A yellow airplane flies across an orange sky pulling a banner that reads “AMERICA 250.”

Poster by Bobbie Jo Ficken - Winner in the Amateur Category

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Abstract, colorful painting featuring a bright red version of the Nebraska State Capitol building in the center.

Poster by Tammy Miller - Winner in the Professional Category

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A committee of community members presented two finalists in each category for Mayor Gaylor Baird to determine the final winner. Submissions were evaluated on creativity and originality, relevance to the America 250 theme, visual impact and design quality and integration of Lincoln's identity or community stories.

Mayor Gaylor Baird selected Miller’s entry to be submitted to the national America 250 project for potential inclusion in national displays and publications.

Contact Us

Randy Hawthorne

Lincoln Arts & Culture Liaison

Phone

402-441-0024

Email

randy@thehawthorneeffect.co

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