For artists in Germantown with a flair for design and a soft spot for swift sausage dogs, the clock is ticking, but the stakes are high: the Weenie Race T-shirt Design Contest has just extended its deadline to July 20, giving creatives a couple more days to whip up something special. The winning artwork will embrace the spirit of the race and earn a spot on the official merch that'll drape the shoulders of avid weenie dog supporters come festival time, as reported by the city's official news portal.
Submissions ought to marry imagery of dachshunds in their athletic prime with nods to the Germantown Festival, or the city itself – keeping it colorful but no more than four hues, and remember, vector art or EPS format is your ticket in, the contest details demand an inclusion of a proposed T-shirt color, contact information, and a short bio of the artist. Not to forget, an email to [email protected] with your design attached could snag you $500, $350, or $250 if you claim one of the top three spots, so says the city's news release.
There's a level playing field for anyone with a vision and a knack for digital art; no grand narratives or complex allegories, just a simple, bold design that captures the essence of a Germantown favorite. Intrigued artists shouldn't dilly-dally; the extended deadline is a brief reprieve, but the minutes are fleeting.
For queries that are nibbling at the edges of your mind or to secure your entry spot, drop a line via email or shoot a text to (901) 826-7123, the contest organizers assure responsiveness, this isn't just a race for the weenie dogs but a dash for designers to showcase their prowess too, make haste with those designs — Sunday's the finish line. According to Germantown's official announcement, the community awaits the creativity that will encapsulate the lively competition and city pride that the Weenie Race is all about.
