Calling all young artist friends! We need a new T-shirt design for Rainbow Ball Weekend 2025, our biggest youth event of the year! This is your chance to have your original artwork printed on 150+ shirts for queer and allied youth and adults across the state of Maine.
Guidelines:
- Please note that we cannot print designs in full color. Submissions must be monotone (one color only; black/white).
- Try to keep it simple! More complex designs may not translate well onto a shirt.
- No use of AI is allowed. If your design is made with AI, it will be automatically disqualified.
- Stay age-appropriate and relevant.
Don’t know what Rainbow Ball Weekend is? Learn more about the annual retreat to give you ideas for your design!
HOW TO SUBMIT:
Artists under 18 years of age need to submit their artwork using this form. Please note that you will need a parent/guardian’s permission for OUT Maine to reprint your work.
18+ artists need to submit through this form. You must be under 23 years old to participate in this contest.
Be sure to submit your art for consideration by March 15th! Winner will be announced in April.
For any questions, please contact our Communications Coordinator Ellie Roy (ellie@outmaine.org). We can’t wait to see your designs!
Individual registrations for Rainbow Ball Weekend 2025 will open the first week in February. Keep an eye out for announcements on social media and our newsletters.