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T-Shirt Design Contest

Submit your original woodcut or graphic artwork. Win a \$500 prize and have your design screenprinted on thousands of official fair shirts!

Showcase Your Art

Official 2026 Shirt Contest

Every year, the Girdwood Forest Fair invites local Alaskan artists to submit original artwork for our commemorative t-shirts and hoodies. We celebrate bold, woodblock-style prints that capture the unique character of our rainforest festival.

Artwork Submission Rules

All entries must comply with our graphic and formatting standards:

  • Theme & Content: Must prominently feature the words **"Girdwood Forest Fair 2026"**. Designs must incorporate local wilderness motifs (spruce trees, mountains, wildlife, cedar woodcut details).
  • Print Limitations: Submissions must be designed for screenprinting and limited to **maximum 3 colors**. Bold outlines, block shadows, and strong contrast are highly preferred.
  • Format: Scalable vector files (EPS or AI) or high-resolution rasters (min 300 DPI, PSD or PNG with transparent backgrounds).
  • Originality: 100% original artwork. No stock imagery, AI-generated graphics, or copyrighted elements.

The Prize

  • Grand Prize: **$500.00 cash award**.
  • Merchandise: Featured on thousands of official fair shirts, hoodies, stickers, and posters.
  • Recognition: Artist bio highlighted at the main gate Information booth and on social channels.

Contest Deadlines

  • Submissions Open: January 15, 2026
  • Submission Deadline: March 1, 2026
  • Winner Announcement: March 20, 2026
  • How to Apply: Email your high-res source files to `tshirts@girdwoodforestfair.com`.