Art with Impact
10th Anniversary
Tee Contest 🎨
We're hosting a tee shirt design contest to celebrate a decade of waves–Warrior Surf's 10-year anniversary. Submit your design for a chance to have it showcased on our official 10th Anniversary merch!
Important Dates
🗓️ Contest Opens: March 5, 2025
🖌️ Art Submission Deadline: April 15, 2025
🙌 Winner Announced: May 1, 2025
🎉 10th Anniversary Bash: July 13, 2025 at LowTide Brewing. We'll have our 10th Anniversary merch for sale (featuring the coolest design!)
Submission Guidelines
👀 Look out for our submission form once the contest opens on March 5th.
Contest Details
💡 Open to the public – all skill levels welcome
💡 Designs should reflect Warrior Surf's mission and 10-year journey
💡 Winner gets lifetime bragging rights & a free t-shirt
Submission Guidelines
Preferred Format (For Digital Artwork)
✅ Vector files in PDF, EPS, or AI format preferred
✅ All lines at least 1pt in thickness to ensure quality printing
✅ High-resolution (300 DPI) PNG or JPG may be accepted, but vector files are preferred
Submitting Hand-Drawn or Painted Artwork
If your artwork is a drawing, painting, or other physical medium, please:
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Scan or take a high-resolution (300 DPI) photo of your design
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Ensure the image is well-lit, straight, and free of shadows or distortions
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If selected, our team will assist in converting the winning design into a printable vector format
General Design Requirements
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Keep the design to 5 colors or less for best print quality
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Avoid extremely fine details that may not print well on fabric
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The design should celebrate Warrior Surf Foundation’s mission and our 10-year journey
Our Printing Partner: Turn90
We’re proud to partner with Turn90, a Charleston nonprofit committed to breaking the cycle of incarceration by providing second chances through job training and employment.
Turn90 works exclusively with men leaving prison who are at high risk of returning without meaningful intervention. Their program provides emotional, social, behavioral, and financial support, creating a pathway to legal employment and a fresh start.
Every 10th Anniversary T-Shirt will be printed by Turn90, helping to create real opportunities for individuals rebuilding their lives.
By participating in this contest and purchasing a shirt, you’re not just celebrating 10 years of Warrior Surf Foundation—you’re also supporting a mission that changes lives.