One Day for UWL: Art Contest

General Design Instructions:

• All forms of art (i.e. graphic design, painting, sculpture, etc.) are accepted for cards; however, submission must be in a digital format.
• Your design should NOT include a date.
• Your design should connect to One Day for UWL but does not need to say "One Day for UWL"
• Your design should be your original work

Design Instructions for Each Opportunity:

• Thank You Card Design 
  • Your design will be featured on the front of a thank you card
  • The dimensions of the card are 5.59" x 4.33"
  • The design will be printed on white cardstock 

• Sock Design  
  • Your design will be knitted into cotton crew socks
  • Your design must be submitted on the template (copy the template into your design platform)(you can include a right and left sock). The production company is Hippy Feet.
  • You are allowed up to 6 colors
  • Keep in mind that the design will be knitted meaning fine details will be distorted

• Print Design  
  
  • Your design will be given as a custom print to major donors. on With this custom print, we will also distribute cards with a copy of your print on it to these individuals
  • The dimensions of the print will be 4" x 6"
  • The cards will be 5.59" x 4.33"
  • You will have to print 120 copies of your design

• You must be a UWL Student enrolled in either Spring 2025 and/or Fall 2025
• You can submit up to five designs for each category
• This contest is open to students from all areas of study 
• Designs must be submitted by April 24th at 12pm CST to be considered
• By submitting a design, you are indicating that the design is your original content

If your design is selected, you will receive a commission award of:

• Thank You Card Design (three will be selected) | $50 
• Sock Design | $150 
• Print Design | $350

This art contest is made possible through the generosity and kindness of donors!

The winners will be notified by April 24th.

Click here to be navigated to the submission form. Submissions are due April 24th at 12pm CST.

UWL is a brand that has its own unique guidelines. We strongly encourage you reference the brand webpage for accuracy of colors, fonts, and logos.

One Day for UWL 2025 Quick Guide:

• Theme: Live Maroon. Give Maroon.
• Logo: One Day for UWL Logo
• Aesthetic: Maroon and gray meet modern retroDisplay of One Day for UWL 2025 theme

• Last Year Winners:

One Day for UWL 2024 Thank You Cards

Image of One Day for UWL maroon sock