The 2023 Darkness Artist Search
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The search for Surly’s 2023 Featured Darkness Artist is officially underway! Every year, we select one artist to create label art for our Darkness line of imperial stouts every year–the … Continued
NEWS
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2022 Oktoberfest/Holiday Artist Search
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We need more artists. While this might sound like a comment on society, and it is, it’s also a very specific request for Surly Brewing. In addition to Eddie Wolfe, … Continued
Q&A with Justin Bergo, 2021 Darkness Artist
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Darkness season looms. Before it arrives, we wanted to check in with Justin Bergo, our 2021 Darkness Artist. The Mankato-based illustrator’s design will be released to the world at large … Continued
We Have An Artist
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We have a Darkness Artist! After judging entries from dozens of highly qualified artists and illustrators, we’ve found a successor to 2020 Darkness Artist Barbara Guttman. Congratulations to Justin Bergo, … Continued
The 2021 Darkness Artist Search
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In the landmark case of Jacobellis v. Ohio, Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart defined the difference between art and hardcore pornography as such: “I know it when I see it.” … Continued
Introducing Barbara Guttman, Your 2020 Darkness Artist
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We’ve selected Surly’s 2020 Darkness Artist, and it is Minneapolis illustrator Barbara Guttman! We asked her for a brief bio to introduce herself to Surly Nation, and she obliged: “Barbara … Continued
2019 Darkness Variant Art
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We’ve already revealed the 2019 Darkness art, courtesy of Tim Chapman, our 2019 Featured Artist. It’s our privilege to share with you his art for our three Darkness variants. If … Continued
The 2019 Surly Darkness Artist Is…
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Tim Chapman! Tim comes to Surly from St. Paul via Sydney, Australia. You know, the traditional journey that everyone takes. He’s creating label art for our 2019 Darkness line–the OG, … Continued
The 2019 Darkness Artist Search Begins…Now
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In the landmark case of Jacobellis v. Ohio, Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart defined the difference between art and hardcore pornography as such: “I know it when I see it.” … Continued
Darkness Day Art, Variants
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Roughly every Friday from now until Darkness Day Eve, we hope to share a little bit of news on the event, which you may have heard is taking place on … Continued
Draw for Us
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Can you draw a turtle, pirate or beer-drinking mythological monster? Wanna stick it to everyone who said your art was a waste of time? We’re looking for this year’s Surly … Continued