Oil patch bits: Alaska Railroad solicits 2026 official art print

Petroleum News

The Alaska Railroad said recently that it is seeking entries for its annual commemorative artwork program by Friday, April 4. ARRC commissions the selected artist to create artwork as the basis for ARRC's official 2026 commemorative print. Established in 1979, the program helps participating artists gain exposure with a connection to a beloved icon of Alaska. Artist submissions must include an Alaska Railroad theme depicting an ARRC train along one of its iconic routes. Once a winning entry is selected, ARRC will commission the artist to create a final version serving as the basis for the railroad's official 2026 commemorative print, poster and gift shop merchandise. ARRC retains all rights to the artwork from which ARRC will produce at least 250 signed and numbered prints, several thousand posters, several thousand lapel pins and other merchandise. The railroad pays the artist $5,000 and provides 10 artist proofs and 20 posters. The artist agrees to participate in print/poster sale-and-signing events in Anchorage and in Fairbanks. Signing events may also occur in an additional community, depending on the subject of the artwork. The Alaska Railroad pays for the artist's travel expenses. For more information on how to enter visit https://www.alaskarailroad.com/corporate/news-media/press-media or contact Cat Clarke at 907-265-2671, [email protected].