QUICK DETAILS:
Applications & Artwork to participate in the program are due by
Friday May 15th, 2026.
The 6 Schools will be announced Friday May 29th -
(Before Summer Break)
Each School will receive $500 for supplies & related costs.
All Plow blades will be delivered to your school by
Friday September 11th 2026
PAINTING BEGINS!
Painted Plow blades will be picked up No later than October 31st
Santa Parade Saturday November 21st!
Appreciation Celebration Early 2027! Commissioners Meet & Greet. Snacks & photos with your plow at the Electic City Trolley Museum.
Artwork Guidelines:
The students are asked to submit a 6" x 18" full color design that embodies their school’s unique characteristics celebrating winter fun! Parts of school life that they enjoy in which they take particular pride should be incorporated into a theme of Wintertime school spirit!
Students may incorporate their school’s logo, emblem, or mascot into the design.
Artwork must be original and in good taste; anything deemed inappropriate or not original will be excluded from the program at the sole discretion of the Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department.
Lackawanna County reserves the right to reject blade designs for any reason, including but not limited to, blade designs which are not in accordance with these terms and conditions. If a blade design is rejected, a school may submit a new blade design. Lackawanna County will use reasonable efforts to review the new blade design to accommodate program participation. Schools should submit designs as early as possible
and in accordance with these terms and conditions to prevent any delay in blade design approval. Once the design is approved, the painting process may begin.
Selection of paint materials to be used will be up to the students and faculty; however, consideration should be given to durable, enamel paints that will provide for coverage and better wear. A final clear coat is optional but may help the life of the paint.
All blade designs must be submitted for approval before painting of the blade can begin.
You may attach below or email directly to
ScazafaboA@LackawannaCounty.org
INFORMATION, GUIDELINES, TERMS & CONDITIONS
Participants 2026 Back to School Art Project: SNOWPLOW is open to all middle schools in Lackawanna County.
Only students who are currently enrolled in the applicant school may participate in the execution and completion of the art project.
School officials, such as faculty, general staff and/or administrators, may direct the selection of the design and students; however, they are not permitted to implement the design or participate in the performance
of the work. Only non-partisan, non-political and non-violent material will be accepted. By participating in the program, the school accepts responsibility for any third-party intellectual property
claims which may arise from the school’s submission and agrees to hold Lackawanna County harmless from such claims.
All area media outlets will be notified and given the opportunity for coverage. A press release and photos will also be disseminated to these media outlets as well. Pictures will also be posted on the Department’s
social media accounts encouraging the community to vote for their favorite designs!
**Please Note: The competition as outlined herein applies to the current program and is subject to change yearly.
Plow Delivery and Pick Up
The Lackawanna County Roads and Bridges Department will deliver an approximately 11 feet long and 3 feet high plow BLADE, to a secure location at the school as specified by the school’s staff.
Specific arrangements for blade delivery and pick up dates and times, will be coordinated between the school host (teacher/principal) and the Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department.
The school mayneed to perform light prep work on the plow before painting can take place. Plow may NOT be removed from the specified location on the school’s premises, and they cannot be modified with the addition of extra materials or ornaments.
Plows will be picked up No later than October 31st
Additional Information:
It should be expected that the design on a given plow blade will wear away once the blade is put into service for snow and ice removal.
Typically, plow blades are in service during the winter-weather months. In the event of an early snowstorm, Lackawanna County may need to use the blades to remove snow from the roadway and MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SANTA PARADE.