Designing a Tee or Sweat Shirt Contest
Due March 11th
Every year two design contests are held. Any 4-H member may participate in either contest. The criteria are listed below. Designs are due to the Extension Office at 220 W. Livingston St., Room B252, Celina, OH 45822
Criteria: 1. The design should be your original work.
2. T-shirt design should be submitted on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper with the member’s name, age and club printed neatly in the lower right hand corner of the back of the paper. This can include a “picture” and a “slogan”.
3. Any number of colors may be used, but it is most likely that a printed shirt would not be made with more than 3 colors. (In other words – the design may need edited if more than 3 colors are used) Black does not count as a color.
4. Computer graphics may be used as long as these graphics are your original design.
5. Copyrighted and protected characters or logos are not permitted with the exception of the 4-H emblem. You can find the emblem at
http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~ames1/graphics/4h.htm.
6. A selection committee will choose the winning design. Evaluation will be based upon quality, creativity, and originality of the design, originality of the message and the design’s ability to persuade the viewer.
7. The winning artist will be given a free shirt.
8. Designs are due to the Extension by March 13th.
Designing a 4-H Thank You Note
Due March 11th
1. Any 4-H member including cloverbud members may submit one design for the contest.
2. Criteria as to required size and use of color must be followed.
3. A selection committee will choose the five winning designs.
4. Each winning artist will have their name and the name of their 4-H club displayed on the back on their printed note. The 4-H member creating the winning entry will receive 2 dozen note cards and envelopes.
5. Clubs and all interested parties may purchase thank you notes at the Extension Office or during county
4-H activities.
Note Criteria:
1. The note must fit on a 4” x 5 ¼” card.
2. Please use white paper for the original design.
3. No more than three colors may be used in the design. Black does not count as a color.
4. The 4-H emblem or the name 4-H must be included in the card. (May find the emblem at this web site :)
http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~ames1/graphics/4h.htm
5. The design should NOT represent ONLY the county fair. These note cards will be used as thank you notes year around by 4-H clubs for 4-H related activities.
6. All designs will become property of the Mercer County 4-H Committee.
7. The member’s name and club should be written in the center lower edge of the backside of the card.