Design a Banner or Flag for Letchworth Garden City

This competition is now closed - thank you for all your entries, watch this space for the winners' announcement.

Convey the essence of the world’s first Garden City in a banner or flag for Letchworth.

Banners were popular in the early Garden City, proudly displayed by organisations, at Letchworth’s many events, processions and grand occasions.

2010 is the perfect time for banners and flags to make a comeback. With a full programme of summer events planned, the winning designs will be reproduced on fabric and put on display.

Plus… You’ll also win £100 in art materials or design software.   

Design a Flag
Open to children and youngsters aged 16 and under.

Design a Banner
Adult Competition for ages 17 and over.

Design in colour or black and white using pen, pencil, paint, paper, textiles - the list is endless and the choice yours. Your artwork must be a minimum size of A3 and a maximum size of A0.

Work as a team
We welcome entries from Letchworth Garden City clubs, societies and schools.

Looking for inspiration?
Visit the ‘Bearing the Banner’ exhibition online at www.gardencitymuseum.org 

Closing date for entries Friday 30 April 2010

Download the Entry Form and Full Terms & Conditions (PDF - 155KB)

Images:

• Top - Competition Logo
• Middle - Ebenezer Howard pictured with the Foursquare Our City Banner in 1911
• Bottom - The 'Foursquare Our City' banner inspired the new sculptures shortly appearing in the Colonnade.

Terms and Conditions

1. Entries must be submitted on paper, card, canvas or fabric at a minimum size of A3(297mm x 420mm) and a maximum size of A0 (841mm x 1189mm). Digitally produced artwork is also acceptable in Adobe Photoshop (PSD) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
2. Entries must be accompanied with a fully completed and signed entry form. Copies of the entry form are available by calling 01462 476057, for download or by visiting the Tourist Information Centre,33-35 Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3BB.
3. Entry is limited to one design per person. Please ensure your name and telephone number are clearly marked on the reverse of your entry.
4. Group Entries – Entries are welcomed from Letchworth Garden City clubs, societies and schools. The entry must be submitted in the correct age group based on the majority of group members. Your entry must be clearly marked with the organisation’s name and contact details for a club representative.
5. Please package your entry carefully to avoid damage in the post. Large items can also be left at The Spirella Building reception – Bridge Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4ET. These items must be clearly marked with ‘Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation – Banner Competition’.
6. Unfortunately we are unable to return your entries. The winning entries will be added to the First Garden City Heritage Museum collection.
7. The competition is organised by Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation, an Industrial and Provident Society with charitable status. Registered No. 28211R.
8. By entering the competition you grant permission for your entry to feature in future exhibitions and to be turned into a banner or flag for use at Garden City events. Your entry may also feature in publicity related to the competition and Letchworth Garden City in general.
9. You agree to allow your design to undergo professional manipulation to make it suitable for production.
10. The closing date for entries is 30 April 2010, 5:00pm. Entries should be sent to the Marketing and PR Department, Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation, FreepostHI174, Suite 401, The Spirella Building, Letchworth Garden City, Herts SG6 4GW.
11. The competition organisers reserve the right to exclude designs from the competition that are deemed to be defamatory or inappropriate in any way.
12. All designs will be assessed by a panel of judges. The judges’ decision is final.
13. One winner per category. Winners will be notified by post or email. Each winner may choose from a £100 art materials voucher from a Letchworth Garden City retailer or a £100 design software voucher. Prizes are not transferable. Cash alternatives will not be possible.
14. We regret the competition is not open to professional artists or designers, employees, Trustees or Governors of Letchworth GardenCity Heritage Foundation.