WEAVERVILLE, N.C. — Zamnesia, a European cannabis products etailer with a U.S. home base in western North Carolina, will host Art for Asheville, a design competition. North Carolina-based artists are invited to submit designs for a chance to appear on the brand’s packaging for Blue (Ridge) Haze Automatic, a limited-edition cannabis seed. For each package of Blue (Ridge) Haze Automatic sold ($27.90 for 3 seeds—a tribute to the date of the disaster, Sept. 27, 2024), Zamnesia will donate 100 percent of the profits to BeLoved Ashville, an organization focused on continued relief for those most impacted by Hurricane Helene.
According to updated state reports, the costs of Hurricane Helene’s unprecedented destruction are estimated at $59.6 billion. As a company built on community, Zamnesia is dedicated to using its platform to help its U.S. neighbors rebuild.
“We’re incredibly moved by the resilience we’ve witnessed in recent months and also recognize recovery takes time,” said Nick Avè, general manager at Zamnesia. “This package design contest is more than a competition. It’s a platform to showcase local North Carolina talent while giving our global customers a meaningful way to support the community as it rebuilds.”
The theme of the competition is “Asheville Strong,” which celebrates the resilience, artistic spirit, and natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The winning design will be selected through a combination of social media and email voting, as well as internal company voting. In celebration of a special day for the cannabis industry, the winning artist will be announced April 20, 2025.
“As a part of Zamnesia’s team based in Weaverville, I’m especially looking forward to highlighting the vibrant artist community here,” said U.S. General Manager Joel Schantz. “This initiative is a beautiful way for us to give back to the region. It’s all about celebrating the spirit of Asheville and its people while making a meaningful impact.”
Competition details
- Open to artists 18 and older based in North Carolina.
- Dimensions: 1,740 x 3,000 pixels (portrait) and under 20mb in a high-resolution PNG or PDF format.
- Artwork should reflect the theme of “Asheville Strong,” inspired by the Blue Ridge Mountains and resilience of North Carolina.
- Use of AI is not permitted.
- Send completed designs with your name, social media handles, and contact information to [email protected] by April 1.
- Designs will be evaluated based on creativity, thematic alignment, suitability for packaging, and potential impact.
- The winning artist will be announced April 20.
The winning artist will gain significant exposure with their name highlighted in press releases and see their design prominently featured on Zamnesia’s product packaging. Additionally, the winner will receive five free Blue Ridge Haze seed packages and an exclusive 420 mystery box (worth $300).
Terms, conditions, and additional details are available on the contest’s website.
About Zamnesia
Established in 2012, Zamnesia is a European e-commerce shop for cannabis-related items and mind-enhancing products. Now serving the U.S. market, Zamnesia operates with professionalism, reliability, and service with more than one million customers served. Its culture is based on teamwork and passion for cannabis and mushrooms, and a mission to make world-class natural products accessible to everyone. Zamnesia’s team of experts in cannabis, mushroom cultivation techniques, and endogenous substances keeps a close eye on emerging trends.
