Essex County artists recently submitted 80 logo designs, joining the ranks of the talented artists who, over the years, have presented their best efforts to capture the spirit of the Festival and of Marblehead.

This year’s panel of judges included three fine artists. Shirley Huller White, an art teacher at Marblehead High School, has enjoyed a career as a graphic artist and illustrator for Boston area corporate and nonprofit clients. She employs a wide range of traditional, digital, graphic and fine art skills; and her work has appeared in a wide variety of media and publications.

Paul Brancaleone has spent the last 22 years in promotional marketing, beginning in 1987 as an intern at Cyrk. After graduating from Boston University in 1992, he joined Cyrk full time, producing campaigns for numerous regional and national clients and earning many awards. Mr. Brancaleone purchased Fosters of Marblehead in 2002, transforming the business over the years from a small screen print company into a national promotional marketing agency.

Tammy Picone Nohelty, an art teacher at the Bell School, holds a degree in Advertising Design from Chamberlayne College, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and Photography from Montserrat College of Art, and a Masters of Education in Visual Arts from Salem State College. She has been on the faculty of numerous schools and colleges, and she has a long history with the Marblehead Festival of Arts. Her personal work in photography and mixed media has earned her many awards.

Beginning November 30 and continuing through December 22, the community is invited to cast ballots to determine the winner in this year’s Marblehead Festival of Arts Logo Contest. Voting locations include Abbott Public Library, Acorn Gallery, Arnould Gallery & Framery, Atomic Café, Shubie’s Marketplace, The Landing Restaurant and Pub, Marblehead Arts Association, Marblehead Community Center, National Grand Bank, and Marblehead Pet Supply.

During Marblehead's Christmas Walk, on December 3 and 4, ballots may be cast at Artisans' Holiday Marketplace in Abbot Hall. Hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday.