East West magazine, which took a bit of a break to re-tool and re-strategize, is back for a fall re-launch. To celebrate, the magazine has announced the East West Exhibit, a cover design contest for the October/November issue.

They're currently accepting submissions of original artwork that interprets "the meaning of East West and the merging of cultures." The winning design will be featured on the cover, along with a profile of the winner in the magazine:

East West Announces Magazine Re-Launch Cover Design Contest

Phoenix, AZ (August 12, 2009) - To celebrate a fall re-launch, East West magazine has announced the East West Exhibit, a cover design contest for the October/November issue, available nationwide on October 6. East West is welcoming submissions of original artwork interpreting the meaning of East West and the merging of cultures. The winning design will be featured on the cover, along with a profile of the winner in the magazine.

East West is the first and only lifestyle magazine with a pan-Asian American focus. Launched in 2003, the publication went on hiatus last year to retool operations. "During this time, we maintained an online presence, and realized the East West audience was anxious for the magazine’s return," said Anita Malik, founder and editor in chief of East West. "We are excited to re-launch the magazine with a cover contest that involves our readers."

All contest entries will be posted at EastWestMagazine.com for online voting from September 2-16, 2009. Based on online vote totals, the top five designs will be announced at the end of September. East West staff will choose the final cover from the top five, and the final decision will be made public on October 6, when East West officially returns to print.

Entrants must submit original artwork - including photography, painting, graphic design and drawing - and a signed authorization/consent form.

This is your chance to design the magazine re-launch cover! The contest entry deadline is August 31. For more information about the magazine re-launch and the cover design contest, including the full contest rules, visit the East West website here: East West Exhibit.