Calling All Creatives: Radio Catskill Launches 35th Anniversary T-Shirt Design Contest

LIBERTY — Radio Catskill is celebrating 35 years of public radio with a creative call-to-action: we’re inviting artists, illustrators, and designers across our listening region to submit original artwork for our 35th Anniversary T-Shirt Design Contest.

This is your chance to have your work showcased on T-shirts worn by listeners, supporters, and fellow public radio lovers. The winning design will be printed and sold as official Radio Catskill merchandise and promoted on-air, on our website, and across social media channels.

Runner-up designs may also be selected for other branded items, including “Thank You” postcards for our generous donors.

Submission Deadline: June 6, 2025

We’re looking for original, line-based artwork that reflects the spirit of:

35 Years of Public Radio

Radio Catskill

Local News, Culture, and NPR

There is no fee to enter.

Official Rules & Guidelines:

One entry per person

No copyrighted material, profanity, or stock imagery

No previously printed designs

Artwork must include a reference to Radio Catskill

Limit of four colors in the design (white counts as two colors)

Finalists must provide a high-resolution, layered vector art file upon request

Winners agree to allow Radio Catskill to use their design and likeness for promotional purposes

Employees of Radio Catskill and their families are not eligible

Submissions must be sent via email to tshirt@wjffradio.org with a JPEG or PDF attachment. Please include design specs (dimensions, recommended shirt color, PMS colors, etc.) in the body of the email.

Judging Criteria:

All entries will be reviewed by a panel of local artists, radio staff, and community members. Designs will be judged on creativity, artistic quality, relevance to the themes, and overall impact. All decisions are final.

The contest winner will be notified via email by June 15, 2025.

So fire up your imagination, grab your tools, and help us celebrate 35 years of listener-powered public radio with art that speaks to the heart of our community.