Women’s Weekend Russian River (WWRR) is excited to launch our 2026 T-shirt Design Contest! We invite the sapphic community, including past and future WWRR attendees, to showcase their creativity. The winning design will be featured on the official WWRR t-shirt!
Eligibility
- Open to previous & potential WWRR attendees (sapphic community only)
- Individuals or teams may enter
- Maximum of 3 entries per person/team
Theme
- No theme is required. Just Women's Weekend Russian River.
Design Requirements
- Original artwork only. No copyrighted or stock imagery
- Must include: “Women’s Weekend Russian River” or “WWRR”
- Must not include the year
Printing constraints
- One-color design
- Transparent background
Placement
- Suitable for full front or back of a t-shirt (may also be used on other merchandise)
Technical Specifications
- File formats accepted: EPS, High-Res PDF, PNG
- Resolution: 300 DPI
- Size: 3600px x 3600px (12” x 12”)
- Background: Transparent
*Note: No mock-up on any items are necessary
Judging & Intellectual Property
- Submissions will be reviewed by the WWRR Planning Committee
- Designs will be evaluated on creativity, originality, and suitability for printing
- The winning design will become the property of WWRR
- Winner must sign a waiver release form (provided by WWRR) granting free use of their design.
Timeline
- Contest Opens: October 12, 2025
- Submissions Due: January 5, 2026
- Winner Announced: January 20, 2026
Prize Package
The winning artist will receive:
- 2 Beaver Badges for WWRR 2026 (includes both the May flagship event and the August event)
- VIP Upgrade for May 2026 (enjoy exclusive perks and experiences)
- Recognition & Visibility:
- Featured on the WWRR website and social media channels
- Artist profile displayed at the WWRR Merch Booth for as long as the design is used
- Ongoing credit in connection with the official WWRR T-shirt
*Note: The winning design may be used for multiple years. Recognition and artist credit will remain in place for the entire duration of its use.