The Claremont 250th Celebration Committee has released the details of a LOGO contest for Claremont’s 250th Anniversary.  Interested entrants are encouraged to visit the city website at www.claremontnh.com to download the entry form and information.  The 250th Celebration Committee has been meeting weekly to develop a framework of events that will start in the fall of this year and go through the anniversary next October.   Stay on the lookout for more information !

 City of Claremont’s 250th Community Celebration Logo Contest 

Rules and Submission Requirements 

The City of Claremont’s 250th Community Celebration Committee is conducting a logo contest! The contest is open to any individual, including, but not limited to, Claremont residents. Entries will be judged by the members of the City of Claremont’s 250th Celebration Committee and the Opus Arts Group. The 250th Committee will select top designs and winning themes/ideas to use as the official Claremont 250th Community Celebration logo. **Please note the correct entry address ** Contact [email protected] for more information.

Rules and Submission Requirements: 

• The contest is open to any individual of any age.
• All entries will be judged on the artwork’s creative interpretation, practical usability, and artistic merit in capturing the essence of Claremont NH’s 250th Celebration.
•  No group projects are allowed
• Artists may submit more than one entry but must complete an entry form for each.
• The Claremont 250th Community Celebration reserves the right to extend all deadlines associated with this contest to ensure that a sufficient number of entries are received.
•  Each design must lend itself to different formats, including publications, signage, website, promotional items, and other printed material. It must reproduce well in different sizes – in both color and printed in black and white. Limit designs to five colors or less.
• All submitted designs and source images must be the original work of the artist. No third- party artwork or images, including clipart, or copyrighted graphics may be used.
• The final design chosen as the contest winner may not necessarily be used as the City’s 250th official logo, or may be chosen in whole or in part as the official City 250th logo.
• Artwork that has been previously published or exhibited is not permitted.
• By submitting an entry, the artist agrees that the Claremont 250th Community Celebration, on behalf of the City of Claremont, will become the rightful owner of the the artwork submitted, regardless of format, and including any print or image, and any copy or likeness of the print or image, and the Claremont 250th Community Celebration may alter and reproduce the print or image in any manner at its discretion. 
• Electronic entries should be EPS, JPG, or PDF format. All formats, including drawings, sketches, or paintings are eligible and may be submitted by mail.
• Print submissions should be no larger than 8.5” X 11”.
• Incomplete information will disqualify the entry.
• Claremont’s 250th Celebration Committee and the Opus Arts Group will judge all entries and may choose from three to five finalist designs to submit for final voting.
• While not required, participants are encouraged to provide a brief written explanation of their chosen logo design (100 words or less please).
• Judging decisions are final and may not be appealed.
• The deadline for entries is Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Entries received after the deadline will not be accepted.