2024 IOP T-shirt Art Design Competition

 Join us in celebrating creativity and community as we invite local artists of all ages to submit their unique designs for our official IOP T-shirts! This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your talent and contribute to our vibrant island culture.

The winning design may also be used in city advertising and other promotional and public relations campaigns.

Competition Details:

  • Theme: Design should capture the essence of our beautiful island, its landscapes, culture and spirit of our community. All media acceptable
  • Eligibility: Open to all artists, both amateur and professional
  • Deadline: All designs must be submitted by September 12, 2024
  • Prize: The winning design will not only be featured on the official IOP t-shirt, the artist will also receive a prize packet with a retail value of $800 and will be allowed to sign the artwork. The winner will also be announced on social media, in local news and in the city newsletter.
  • Unveiling: The winning design will be unveiled on October 17th at 5:00 p.m. at the Recreation Center during the Farmers Market *This date is subject to change*

How to Enter:

  1. Create a design that reflects the spirit of the island.
  2. Submit your design in a digital format using the form below.
  3. Include your name, contact information and a brief description of your design.

Design Specifications and Other Details:

  • All media acceptable; winner to be reproduced and printed by 4-color process
  • T-shirt color - white

             o   Front pocket small-scale design

                   ◼ 3" x 3" wide

             o   Back panel large-scale design

                   ◼ 12" x 12" wide

  • Design should be cohesive front to back.
  • Design must include the verbiage: Isle of Palms, SC.
  • The winning artist agrees to the following:

        o  The City of Isle of Palms will have exclusive and lifetime copyright for the winning design at no cost.

        o  The artist will not sell or distribute the design in any form and relinquishes all rights to the design.

  • The City of Isle of Palms agrees not to publish the art or any version of it that does not include the artists’ signature. In addition, the artist will receive recognition on all City of Isle of Palms public relations campaigns related to the program.

The city provides a free T-shirt to visitors who stay overnight on the island and fill out a form at City Hall. Only one T-shirt per family. Additional T-shirts are $10.

Have questions? Email info@iop.net.

Be a part of something special! Create Your Masterpiece and Enter the Competition Today!