College of Fine Arts

Design Our Swag Contest

Please read these terms carefully. Your submission indicates your full agreement to all rules and terms outlined below.

1. Contest Eligibility: The contest is open to College of Fine Arts students aged 18 years or older. Participants must be original creators of the submitted artwork.

2. Artwork Requirements: Artwork must be original digital artwork created by the submitter. Artwork must represent the College of Fine Arts in a positive and appropriate manner. Submissions must not contain any copyrighted material (e.g., images, logos, characters). Artwork should be suitable for a general audience and free from offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content. Designs should ideally be adaptable for various merchandise (e.g., stickers, t-shirts, mugs) and should be no bigger than 7" by 10". Simpler designs with clear lines and colors often work best. Preference will be given to artwork that follows the WMU visual identity guidelines.

3. Submission Process: All entries must be submitted via this form by June 29, 2025.

4. Judging & Winner Selection: Submissions will be judged by a panel from College of Fine Arts based on creativity, originality, relevance to the College of Fine Arts's identity, and suitability for merchandise. The decision of the judges is final. The winner will be notified via email by July 15, 2025.

5. Prize: The winning artwork will be prominently featured on College of Fine Arts' official stickers, buttons and potentially other merchandise. The winner will receive a custom bundle of merchandise featuring their design and a feature on our social media channels and website. No cash equivalent or substitution of prize is offered.

Full Name: (required)

Email Address: (required)

WIN: (required)

Your nine-digit WMU Identification Number.

Instagram Handle:

(Optional, but encouraged for shout-outs!)

Preferred Pronouns:

Submission

Artwork Title: (required)

Brief Description: (required)

Tell us about the inspiration behind your piece and how it represents the College of Fine Arts.

Upload: (required)

File Requirements:

Format: .PNG, .JPG or .EPS(high resolution preferred)
Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI (dots per inch)
Dimensions: Square or circular designs perfered, at least 1.5"
File Naming: Please name your file: YourLastName_ArtworkTitle.png (e.g., Smith_CampusVibes.png)

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, eps.

Signature: (required)

By typing your name into this field, you understand and agree that this form of electronic signature has the same legal force and effect as a manual signature. REPRODUCTION RIGHTS: By entering this Contest, the Artist warrants that the artwork they submit (the “Artwork”) is the Artist’s original work, and does not infringe the protected rights of any third party or violate U.S. copyright laws; and Artist assigns all their rights (including but not limited to copyrights, intellectual property rights, rights to compensation) in or to the Artwork to WMU. WMU shall retain all reproduction rights to the Artwork; WMU will give credit to the Artist, where appropriate. Artist has no right to inspect or approve the design, including any editing of the Artwork. WMU will not sell the Artwork or any reproduction thereof.

Date Signed: (required)