Please read through all contest rules below before submitting!
T-Shirt Design Contest Rules
Submission Guidelines
The contest is open to individuals aged 21 and above!
Each contestant/team may submit one (1) design.
Designs can be originally created with any medium but must be submitted in a high-resolution PNG or JPEG format.
Designs may involve imagery and text, but do not necessarily have to reference Brown Mountain Bottleworks’s name.
Designs must utilize no more than three colors.
Designs must be the submitter’s own original work and not infringe on any existing trademarks or copyrights.
Please keep themes PG. No profanity or vulgar images.
Submission Process
All entries must be submitted via email to brownmtnbottleworks@gmail.com by Midnight on July 13, 2024.
Each entry must include the designer's full name, email address, phone number, and a brief description of the concept of the design (1-2 sentences).
By submitting a design, contestants agree to the terms and conditions of the contest. Brown Mountain Bottleworks management has the right to throw out submissions that do not meet guidelines.
Judging
The Brown Mountain Bottleworks staff will vote on their favorite submissions and finalists will be voted on by the public via Facebook and Instagram. All decisions by Brown Mountain Bottleworks staff are final. The first round of judging will be based on the following criteria:
Originality and creativity.
Relevance to Brown Mountain Bottleworks and/or our broader community.
Aesthetic appeal and visual impact.
Practicality and effectiveness of the design on a t-shirt.
Prize
The Winner of the contest will get a year-long Mug Club membership (Handmade 20 oz mug created by West Union Art Studio + membership.) Mug club members have access to their mug at the bar, and get 4 extra oz of beer each pour, plus 2 exclusive mug club parties at the shop per year. Mug club members can choose take home their mug at the end of their year or renew their membership.
T-shirt featuring winner’s design.
Winning design may also be featured on the Brown Mountain Bottleworks, website, and other promotional materials including t-shirts, with the submitter/winner credited as applicable.
Rights and Usage
By submitting a design, contestants grant Brown Mountain Bottleworks exclusive rights to use the t-shirt design in all formats and mediums without further compensation.
The winning design becomes the property of Brown Mountain Bottleworks, and the designer will not retain any rights.
Disqualification
Any submission that fails to comply with the above rules will be disqualified.
Plagiarized or copied designs will result in immediate disqualification.
Notification and Announcement
Winners will be notified by email and announced on our website and social media channels by the end of August 2024.