CALL FOR ENTRIES!
It's here, the much-anticipated contest to replace our previous Midsouth logo! SCBWI's new branding guidelines allow for chapters to create and incorporate a "regional graphic" with the new SCBWI logo. This graphic will be used extensively in branding for our region and will be seen everywhere, from our website, to our newsletters, to outbound communications and promotional displays.
RULES:
SCBWI Midsouth would be proud to display a new graphic and YOU have the opportunity to create it!
• Illustrators and graphic artists may submit multiple graphics for consideration; however only one graphic per person can make it to the second round of voting.
• Submissions that meet all guidelines will be considered in two rounds:
-In the first round, a panel of Midsouth members will review all qualified submissions received by July 27, and will vote on their top three. The jury will be announced prior to voting. Jury members can not submit work for the contest.
-In the second round, the top three graphics will be announced and our members will pick their favorite. Voting will take place in mid-August.
• The winner grants SCBWI Midsouth full use of the graphic indefinitely. Of course, the winner retains copyright to their art and can use it for their portfolio and promotion.
• For your consideration, we have included the SCBWI brand color palette below (see downloads). You do NOT need to limit your design to these colors or use them at all. They are provided so you are aware of the color palette your design will often accompany.
• All submissions must be received between July 1 and July 27, 2025. They must adhere to the graphic guidelines provided. Graphics that do not adhere to the provided guidelines can not be considered and will be disqualified. PLEASE FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES! :-)
• The winner will be announced at the Midsouth conference in September 2025!
• This contest is open only to members of SCBWI Midsouth (KY and TN) Region.
THE PRIZE
The winner will receive:
• Free membership renewal for one year (upon expiration of your current one).
• Your art will represent SCBWI Midsouth and be seen by millions of people! And we will all love you forever!
GUIDELINES
Each region has a unique flavor that is valuable and should be showcased to members and potential members. What do you think when you think the KY-TN Midsouth Region? What makes us unique, geographically, culturally, creatively? We would love to see that reflected in the art that represents us.
• Artwork must have the ability to be incorporated with the official SCBWI logo (see the examples below). Do NOT alter the logo. The logo should not be incorporated inside of your design or superimposed over it. The Regional Team will add the SCBWI logo as needed.
• Artwork must be of your own creation, no stock art or artificial intelligence.
• Because the artwork may need to be cropped, resized or repositioned to display across various platforms, your design should be high resolution and in one of the following formats (PDF, PNG, JPG). Please retain your layered files for future use.
• Works well with (but does not include) the SCBWI logo
• Reads well at small and large sizes and scales well
• Works in all formats and applications, both in color and in black and white
• Is saved as a JPG, PNG or PDF for review purposes
• 1000x1000px and no larger than 5 MB (Please note the winner will also be asked to provide a final file that will need to be in vector (Adobe Illustrator or eps) or high res raster artwork, 300 dpi or higher.
• The artwork should not contain images of a kite or owls.
Here are some examples, showing how each region's graphic ends up incorporated with the SCBWI logo:
Below please see the options we have for placement of your art.
Please submit ONLY your artwork. You are welcome to download the templates below to aid you in your design process. However, do NOT submit the template with your art merged into it as your final submission.
To enter the contest, CLICK HERE to fill out the Entry Form. You'll be asked to attach your design through the form when you are ready to submit.
Please submit designs as JPG, PNG, or PDF files, no larger than 5 MB, and name the file following this format: FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME_GA.
The winner will be asked to sign an SCBWI Regional Contributor Agreement. An example of the agreement is available below for your review.
Reach out to Scott Soeder with any questions: