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Let your Inner Artist Shine!
design theme: what does iwakuni mean to you?
Enter our Local Guide Cover Competition and showcase your artistic talent by depicting 'What does Iwakuni mean to you?'
Your design could be featured on the cover of our Local Guide booklet, distributed to newcomers and residents alike. Join us in celebrating the beauty and spirit of Iwakuni through art!
First-place winner gets featured on the cover of the local guide 2025.
First Place: Nintendo Switch
Second Place: $150 MCCS Gift card
Third Place: $50 MCCS Gift Card
Deadlines:
SUBMISSIONS OPEN:
July 12, 2024
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE:
August 23, 2024
WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT:
October 4, 2024
Criteria for Artwork
Submissions should creatively and effectively depict "What Iwakuni means to you." Original ideas are required, and designs must adhere to all design guidelines.
Download templates with the correct dimensions and bleed below:
Contest Rules
The competition is only open to SOFA personnel ages 14 and older. For those under 18, a signed consent form must be submitted with the artwork.
By submitting your artwork, you grant permission for your design to be used on the cover of the Local Guide Booklet.
Email for Submissions:
OMBIwakuni.Marketing@usmc-mccs.org
Must include the following information in your email:
- Name (First Name and Last Initial)
- Age (If under 18, click here for the required release form)
- Base Affiliation (Civilian, Active-Duty)
- Unit
Submission Guidelines
Artwork can take various digital and hand-drawn forms, including but not limited to graphic design, digital painting, drawing, and other visual arts. The critical requirement is that the submission be in a digital format with high resolution and the correct dimensions.
AI-generated art is not accepted for this competition. All submissions must be original works created by the artist.
Artwork that does not adhere to the Guidelines below will be disqualified.
Selection Process
Ten finalists will be selected to ensure the designs meet all publication criteria. These finalists will be showcased on Facebook for community voting. This stage serves to engage the community and underscore the broader impact and appeal of the competition.
Community voting will be available September 2 - 30, 2024.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the competition, whether it's about the submission process, the theme, or any other details, please don't hesitate to message us on Facebook Messenger. We're more than happy to provide clarification or assistance. Your participation is important to us, and we want to ensure that you have all the information you need to create and submit your design successfully. We look forward to hearing from you!