Alaska Railroad solicits ideas for 2016 official art print

ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Railroad Corp. is soliciting submissions for its 2016 Alaska Railroad official commemorative art print.

Artists have until Feb. 27, 2015, to enter.

This year the Alaska Railroad is particularly interested in artwork that features railroad infrastructure and activity near Houston, which sits at the juncture of the railroad’s existing mainline and a new rail extension to Port MacKenzie.

The region also was singled out for recognition because of the 50-year anniversary of Houston’s incorporation as a city, which the city will celebrate in 2016. Submissions that feature the Houston area will receive additional consideration.

Artist submissions should be presented as a single sketch no larger than 11x17 inches. To provide some context, the sketch should be accompanied by a few samples of the artist’s finished artwork.

Submissions should be mailed or delivered in person no later than Feb. 27, 2015, to:

· Stephenie Wheeler, Alaska Railroad Corporate Affairs,

· Mailing address: Alaska Railroad, P.O. Box 107, Anchorage, AK 99510-7500

· Hand Delivery: ARRC Headquarters, 327 W. Ship Creek Avenue in Anchorage

Drop off between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information, contact (907) 265-2671 or WheelerS@akrr.com.