Artist Opportunities

Downtown Plano Street Banner Design Contest

The Downtown Plano Arts District is looking for talented youth to showcase their creativity in the Street Banner Design Contest. Youth ages 5-18 are invited to submit original winter themed artwork of Downtown Plano.  The ten artists selected to have their artwork displayed on banners throughout Downtown Plano will each receive $100.

Who can participate:
• Youth ages 5-18
• Artist must reside within Plano ISD boundaries

Submissions:

  • Art MUST be vertical in orientation
  • Digital art MUST be hi-res
  • Physical art is best if it’s on unlined paper or canvas
  • Bold colors do best, with limited open white space

How to submit:
• Vertical artwork should be 8×11, approximately the shape of a regular piece of paper.
• Submit DIGITAL artwork at michelleha@plano.gov
• Submit PHYSICAL artwork by dropping it off with staff at Bibliobar, Ten 20 Art Gallery or Municipal Center labeled “ATTN: Michelle Hawkins.” Please include your child’s name and age, and parent’s contact information on the back.
• All artwork must be received by 11:59 pm November 11th.

Winners will be notified by November 24th. Artwork will not be returned.