15th anniversary T-SHIRT Design CONTEST Guidelines

We’re celebrating our 15th season, and we want YOU to help us commemorate this milestone with a special limited-edition anniversary t-shirt design! This contest is your opportunity to create a design that captures the spirit of our 15-year journey and represents the whimsy and joy that has defined Bookworm Gardens. Whether you’re an experienced designer or a passionate fan, we invite you to join the celebration and submit your design!

Eligibility
The contest is open to everyone everywhere.

Theme

  • 15 Years of Whimsical Wonder and Magical Memories at Bookworm Gardens".

  • We’re looking for designs that celebrate the past 15 seasons, capturing the excitement, growth, and milestones we’ve experienced together.

  • Your design could feature iconic elements from our history, memorable moments, or creative representations of the number “15”

How to Enter

Submit your design to info@bookwormgardens.org by Sunday, March 9. Be sure to include your full name, contact information, and a brief description of your design. You may submit up to 4 entries per person.

Prizes

  • First Prize: Your design featured on our official anniversary t-shirt and tickets to all applicable 2025 season events

  • Runner(s)-Up: tickets to select 2025 season events

  • The winning designs will be printed and sold as part of our limited-edition 15th season anniversary collection

Important Dates

  • Contest Start Date: Wednesday, February 19

  • Submission Deadline: Sunday, March 9

  • Winner Announcement: Monday, March 17 on social media and email

Design Requirements

  1. File Format

    • Submissions must be in a high-resolution digital format, such as PNG, JPEG, or PDF.

    • Files should be at least 300 DPI to ensure high-quality printing.

  2. Size Specifications

    • The design should be created to fit a standard print area of 12” x 12” (30 cm x 30 cm).

    • Designs should be suitable for front and/or back print areas.

  3. Design Style

    • The design must be original and created by the entrant. No plagiarized or copyrighted content will be accepted.

    • Designs should be bold and visually appealing, but also mindful of print quality (e.g., avoid overly intricate details that may not transfer well onto fabric).

    • Consider how your design will look on various t-shirt colors (light and dark).

  4. Color Palette

    • You may use up to 4 colors in your design. Actual colors may vary from original design based on printing capabilities.

    • Ensure that the design is versatile enough to work on both light and dark t-shirt colors, and keep in mind the printing method (screen printing or direct-to-garment).

  5. Content Restrictions

    • Designs should reflect the celebratory nature of our 15th anniversary.

    • Avoid offensive, inappropriate, or discriminatory content.

    • Do not include any external logos, trademarks, or content that violates intellectual property rights.

Rights and Ownership

  • By entering this contest, you confirm that your design is your original work and that you hold the rights to it.

  • You grant Bookworm Gardens, Inc the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, and sell your design on t-shirts and other merchandise related to our 15th season anniversary.

  • The winning designer will be credited with all relevant materials and products.

  • If your design is not selected as the winner or a runner-up, you retain full ownership and rights to it.

Additional Notes

  • We reserve the right to disqualify any entry that doesn’t meet the guidelines.

  • Bookworm Gardens will have the final decision on the winning design.