Poster A19 — a visually striking “Calendar of FOTA Events” poster featuring bold, psychedelic artwork and a full schedule of cultural events. This piece combines creative graphic art with detailed listings of performances and gatherings, and is signed in the border by Gary Wade Alden (artist). Whether originally produced for a university arts week, community arts festival, or similar cultural calendar, it stands out as a collectible piece of vintage event ephemera with strong artistic appeal.
While FOTA can be an acronym for arts festivals (e.g., Festival of the Arts groups at universities and community organizations that curate multi-event calendars) , we have not yet identified the exact organization or year of this particular poster. The detailed multi-column event calendar suggests it was likely produced for a month-long arts & cultural celebration with performances, workshops, and exhibits.
Artist Attribution
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Artwork signed by: Gary Wade Alden (signature visible at bottom edge)
(Often an artist’s signature suggests limited or custom printing rather than a mass retail poster.)
Poster Content
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Title: Calendar of FOTA Events
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Format: Multi-column event schedule with illustrated border
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Features listings for continuing events, daily performance schedules, workshops, concerts, recitals, lectures, and special gatherings
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Colorful hand-drawn, vibrant design with figurative and floral motifs
Poster Details
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Type: Event calendar / art poster
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Artist: Gary Wade Alden (signature visible)
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Theme: Multi-event arts & culture listing
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Color: Full color with psychedelic floral and figurative border
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Orientation: Vertical
Approximate Size
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Approximately: 24" x 36"
(See photos with tape measure for reference)
Condition
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Vintage used condition
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Moderate surface wear and handling marks
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Light edge wear and small crease at top left
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No major rips or missing sections noted
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Overall still displays very well
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Please review all photos for condition details
Potential Context & Appeal
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Likely produced for a multi-day arts festival or cultural calendar (often seen in university arts programming and regional festivals)
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Great for collectors of:
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Vintage event posters & ephemera
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1960s–1970s psychedelic / illustrative graphic art
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Works with documented artist signatures
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Art history, festival culture, and community heritage
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Makes a standout display piece for homes, studios, offices, or galleries
Important Notes
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Tools shown in photos are not included — they’re used only to hold the poster flat for photography
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This listing is for the poster only
Please note: For all antiques and collectibles, we perform only minimal cleaning — usually just a light wipe with a paper towel and water. We do this intentionally to preserve the item’s original condition and to avoid any risk of damage, staining, or loss of paint/color.
Since many of these pieces are such unique and amazing finds, we don’t want to take the chance of accidentally ruining something through over-cleaning. Some items may benefit from more detailed cleaning, but we leave that to the buyer’s discretion and preference.
Thank you for your understanding, and good luck with your bidding!
