3rd Annual West 7th Community Merchandise Contest

 The West 7th / Fort Road Federation is pleased to announce a West 7th Community Merchandise design contest!  We are seeking artists to submit designs. Everyone is welcome to participate. Proceeds from the merchandise sales will help the West 7th/Fort Road Federation fulfill its mission to promote a welcoming and safe community. The winner will receive a free shirt and has the opportunity to have their name featured on the Federation website and socials. 

1.     Entries must be received by April 7, 2025.

2.     Your design must be original. Designs cannot contain profanity, trademarks, logos or any copyrighted works. By submitting a design, you are guaranteeing the design does not include copyrighted content.

3.     Design will appear on the front of the shirt, in color and may not exceed 12 inches by 17 inches. The West 7th/Fort Road Federation name and logo will appear on the back of the shirt along with community sponsors.

4.     The design must be on a transparent background and suitable for printing on gray or black shirts. The winning artist will be contacted to finalize the design for printability. 

5.     The design must include the phrase “West 7th” and should showcase our neighborhood’s rich history, eclectic vibe, and diversity. 

6.      Entries must be received in a .png file format (50MB max).

7.      Entries must be submitted to fortroadfed@fortroadfederation.org, with the subject line “West 7th Merch Design Contest”. Include your name, contact information (email & phone).

8.     Entries are the property of The West 7th / Fort Road Federation. By participating you agree to allow The West 7th / Fort Road Federation to use the design free of charge, for printing and promotional purposes. The Federation reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the file/design for production purposes.

The Federation Board will review designs and select up to three finalists based on concept/originality of design, adherence to design and submission rules, and the design’s ability to capture the character of the West 7th Neighborhood. 

Attendees will vote on a winner at the West 7th / Fort Road Federation Annual Meeting on April 29, 2025. Merchandise will be available to order online the following week.