2026 T-Shirt Contest
Calling all artists, nature lovers, and creative community members!
The Upper Sugar River Watershed Association (USRWA) is launching a community-wide shirt graphic design contest, and everyone is invited to participate.
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Design a shirt that celebrates the beauty, wildlife, and water of the Upper Sugar River Watershed and help us inspire others to protect this special place we call home.
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Reach out to grace@uppersugar.org with any questions!
Theme of this year's contest:
"Caring for Our Waters, Caring for Our Future."
Contest Guidelines
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Designs must be original artwork, no AI please!
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Theme: “Caring for Our Waters, Caring for Our Future.”
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Artwork may be hand-drawn or digital.
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Keep designs to one to three colors (for printing).
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Submit by: Mar 31, 2026
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Designs must be no greater 9x9 inches
Who Can Enter? Everyone!
We’re offering three contest levels so everyone has a chance to shine:
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Elementary School (Grades K–5)
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Middle & High School (Grades 6–12)
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Adult (18+)
How to Submit
Submit your design by:
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Dropping it off at a participating library with this form: 2026 USRWA Tee Shirt Design Submission Form
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Uploading it online to the button ​​​
Supported by Fitchburg and Verona Public Libraries
Participating public libraries will provide:
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Art supplies (while supplies last) and optional drop-in design sessions
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Submission drop boxes for easy entry
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Check out their websites or stop in for details:
https://www.veronapubliclibrary.org
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