# Sunset-Inspired Nonprofit-Rate Postage Stamps
United States Postal Service Releases Summer Sunset

By Kalin Ned | Published 2026-06-26 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-sunset
References: [about.usps](https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2026/0625-postal-service-releases-new-nonprofit-stamp.htm)

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The United States Postal Service has released the Summer Sunset stamp — a new non-denominated, nonprofit-rate postage option specifically designed for bulk mailings by authorized nonprofit organizations.

The design of the Summer Sunset stamp features original oil painting artwork by self-taught Martha's Vineyard artist Rachael Cassiani. The artwork depicts a serene sunset over the fishing village of Menemsha. This stamp, which was issued without a formal ceremony in Edgartown, Massachusetts, portrays a cherished local tradition where summer visitors gather to watch the sun dip below the horizon and spontaneously applaud the spectacle. This moment was recognized by art director Derry Noyes, who discovered it while visiting a gallery on the island and recognized it as an ideal subject for this postal issue.

The Summer Sunset stamp is available for purchase in self-adhesive coils of 3,000 and 10,000 units through various channels.

Image Credit: The United States Postal Service