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Artwork Contest

Design our exclusive membership tee shirt and see your art worn by supporters across Monroe County.

Winners are chosen by public vote - every vote is a dollar for the animals.

  • Open to all ages
  • Any medium
  • Multiple entries OK
  • Free to enter

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Step 1

Enter the contest

Complete the form below, then bring your artwork to the shelter.

Drop off in person at 911 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe, MI 48161.

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Prizes

Cash prizes plus bragging rights - and your art on our exclusive membership tee shirt.

  • 1st place $300 Plus bragging rights
  • 2nd place $150
  • 3rd place $50

How it works

  1. Create & register

    Complete the entry form above, then bring your physical artwork to the shelter.

  2. Top 10 selected

    If more than 10 entries are received, the Board of Directors at the shelter selects the top 10 finalists.

  3. Public vote

    Winners are chosen by public vote - each vote is a dollar for the animals. Voting days are posted before the entry deadline.

All funds collected during this contest and the membership drive to follow are used to care for the animals in the shelter.

Rules for entry

Everything you need before you submit - deadline, drop-off, and how entries are judged.

  1. Deadline

    Entry deadline is Saturday, July 25.

  2. Drop off artwork

    Artwork must be on poster board, foam board, or something stiff - 11″ × 17″ minimum up to 18″ × 24″ maximum. Bring your entry to the Humane Society, 911 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe, MI 48161 (behind the fairgrounds).

  3. Online entry

    Complete the entry form on this page at monroe-humane.org.

  4. Original work only

    No AI-generated work - all entries must be human produced.

  5. Open to everyone

    Open to any age and any medium.

  6. Theme

    Design something that represents the Humane Society - you may add verbiage if you like.

  7. Multiple entries

    You may submit more than one entry.

  8. Optional shirt mockup

    You are not required to, but you may submit a completed shirt with your artwork. This will not affect judging.

  9. Where funds go

    All contest and membership funds go directly to care for the animals in the shelter.

Good luck, everyone! We will post entries as they are submitted.

Where and when to vote

Voting will be held at:

  • Pavlov's Brewing Company
  • Michigan Wine and Beer Portal
  • The Humane Society Shelter
  • Venture Brewing

Locations may change or more may be added. Voting days will be posted before the entry deadline.

T-Shirt Design Contest flyer
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