YWCA Delaware
2027Juneteenth T-Shirt Design Contest
About the Contest
YWCA Delaware is seeking an original, artist-created design to feature on our 2026 Juneteenth T-shirt. Design submissions are open from Monday, March 1, 2027 – Monday, April 26, 2027.
Juneteenth is a powerful celebration of freedom, justice, community, and the ongoing journey toward equality. This holiday commemorates the end of slavery and honors the courage of those who survived, resisted, and built families, institutions, and culture foundational to American Life. It reminds us that rights require protection and challenges us to keep learning, ask better questions, and recognize voices long excluded from the “official” story.
We are excited to showcase artwork that reflects the values of Juneteenth through authentic creative expression.
Delaware artists of all ages are encouraged to submit one original design. There is no fee to enter.
2027 Juneteenth T-Shirt Contest Guidelines
Design entries must:
Be suitable for a general audience and clearly reflect a Juneteenth theme.
Be original works created by the artist. Artists may use digital tools to create their work, but the concept, composition, and execution must be their own and created specifically for this contest.
Include space for YWCA Delaware’s logo.
The following are not eligible and will be disqualified:
Designs copied or minimally altered from Canva, stock graphics, or pre-made templates
Artwork generated wholly or partially using AI image generators (including but not limited to DALL·E, Midjourney, or similar platforms)
Designs that closely replicate existing artwork, logos, or previously published designs
DUE DATE: PDF entries are due by Monday, April 26, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. PST.
Vote for your favorite t-shirt design Wednesday, April 28 - Wednesday, May 12, 2027
The winner will be notified on Thursday, May 13, 2027.
FINAL PDF Files (high resolution 300 dpi) should be named as follows:
Firstname_lastname_design-title
Design file imagery could be applied to social media, website, printed materials, t-shirts and other communication and fundraising products.
The winning design will be selected through public voting and printed on the official 2027 YWCA Delaware Juneteenth T-shirt.
The top three designs will be featured on YWCA Delaware’s website, newsletter, and social media platforms and will receive prizes issued in the form of gift cards in the following amounts:
1st Place: $250
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $100
This contest also serves as a fundraiser for YWCA Delaware, with 100% of proceeds supporting our housing, 24/7 SARC crisis response, economic empowerment programs and advocacy efforts.
How Voting Works
Voting is open: Wednesday, April 28 - Wednesday, May 12, 2027
Beginning April 28 all designs will be featured on our website. You’ll be able to select your favorite shirt in the drop down menu. Each vote is $1. Donate $10 or more and receive the official T-Shirt.
We encourage you to share the contest with friends and family on social media and invite others to support this meaningful fundraiser.
***Please revisit this page on March 1, 2027 to submit your design.***
Questions?
If you have any questions about the contest, please contact Becca Cotto at rcotto@ywcade.org.
Celebrate the historical significance of Juneteenth with YWCA Delaware at the Delaware Juneteenth Association’s (DEJA) 33rd Annual Freedom Parade and Festival in mid-June 2027.
We invite community members to walk with YWCA Delaware in the DEJA Freedom Parade and celebrate with us at the festival beginning at 12 noon. More details coming soon!
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