In-the-know Blazers fans queue up at the Moda Center hours before tip-off these days, in hopes of snagging one of the team’s limited-edition game-day posters. The artwork is created by artists with Portland connections, with only 160 hand-numbered copies printed. At $15 a pop, the posters have emerged as both a hot collectible for fans and a coveted get for local artists, who receive a $315 stipend, game tickets, and social media shout-outs; net proceeds go to the Blazers’ charitable foundation. The program is so successful that the New York Jets and the Atlanta Braves have both launched their own versions. We asked a few of the artists about their inspirations.

2. “The poster is my tribute to the flower that has become a symbol of the city. Fiber art, a very traditional medium, has had a modern resurgence over the past few years, and I’m excited to see what other applications embroidery and sewing can have.” —Amy L. Frazer, @amylfrazer

3. “I love character design, so I started to mess around with some different Blazer fan characters. My mind went to Kaiju, Japanese monster movies, and I created a lovable Kaiju Blazer fan monster—a monster you would want to hug or rub his belly before games for good luck.” —Todd Saucier, @toddman1984

4. “I enjoyed looking at how the logo and branding had changed over time, pulling in retro elements and expanding the brand palette for a bold, bright, floral representation of the Rose City and its team.” —Kate Blairstone, @kateblairstone