Call For Artists: Pratt T-Shirt Design Contest

Theme

Submit a creative design that represents Pratt Fine Arts Center logo and tagline, “Your Artist is inside,” and reflects the artistic disciplines practiced at Pratt.

The winning T-shirt will be Pratt’s official 2018 -2019 series T-shirt.

Eligibility

Open to all artists ages 18 or older.

Dates & Deadlines

Submission Deadline: July 29, 2018
Winners announced: August 1st, 2018
Designs will be judged by a panel of Pratt Fine Arts Center staff and board members on the following criteria:

   - Overall design
   - Creative use of theme
​​​​​​​   - General appeal

Awards

Winning T-shirt designer will receive a $200 gift card1 redeemable in Pratt’s classes and studio access, plus be highlighted on Pratt’s website and social media.

Official Rules

By submitting an entry, the artist agrees to all Official Rules outlined herein.

   - Entries should be sized to fit on the front of a T-shirt but no larger than 12” x 16”.
   - Each individual may submit only one design entry.
   - Design must be the original work of the entrant.
   - The design may also be used for other purposes including other promotional material.
   - Pratt’s logo will be added to the winning design – you are more than welcome to include the logo as part of your design. You can request a high resolution logo file to Karina San Juan, Marketing Director (ksanjuan@pratt.org)
   - All designs must be rendered in black or white only which will ultimately be rendered as a black or white design on a colored T-shirt.
   - Designs need to be submitted on PDF, .tiff, .png or .jpg formats.
   - Design should be saved in file format: “lastname_tshirt_entry.file”
   - The artist must keep a copy of his or her original design until results are announced.
   - Design should integrate elements that represent the diversity of the studios at Pratt
   - The first place t-shirt may be modified slightly to conform to production standards and Pratt Fine Arts Center branding guidelines.
   - Pratt Fine Arts Center is committed to the elimination of unlawful discrimination in connection with all relationships, business operations and programs. Discrimination based on gender, family or marital status, race, color, national origin, military or veteran status, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or history, age, disability, political affiliation and cultural and religious backgrounds is prohibited.
   - The winning design will become the property and possession of Pratt Fine Arts Center, who will retain exclusive rights to the reproduction of the design for a period of 24 months. After that time, rights will be returned to the artist.
   - Pratt Fine Arts Center shall have the right to edit, composite, scan, duplicate or alter the entry design for any purpose which it deems necessary or desirable, without the need for any further compensation, and/or permission.
   - Pratt Fine Arts Center and related affiliates reserve the right to determine appropriateness and may refuse an entry for any reason.

Cannot be redeemed in Pratt’s Hotshop, Bronze Casting, Travel Abroad programs, Master Artist Classes/Workshops, Art Parties or class supplies. Gift card cannot be applied retroactively or as a class refund.
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