Artists will have their designed shirts available for purchase. You will have the opportunity to have the winners sign your shirt at the time of purchase at this kickoff event!

This is the final event of the 2024 contest. A Collaborative Project between ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, and Studio Print Shop apparel printing company. The designs were all created by local designers and artists (See Contest Webpage for more information). The goal was to encourage local diverse talent, and showcase a message of Creative and Cultural Inclusion. The four (4) Winning Designers have each earned a $1,000 stipend towards supporting their creative work!

This project was made possible by a Cabarrus Arts Council Grassroots Grant, supported by the North Carolina Arts Council.

Artist Info Meeting for the 2024 ClearWater Arts

T-Shirt Design Contest!

A Collaborative Project between ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, and Studio Print Shop apparel printing company. Funded by a Cabarrus Arts Council Grassroots Grant!

Seeking Local Designers and Artists!

Design a new T-Shirt for ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, to convey a message of Creative and Cultural Inclusion (and/or how cool and fun it is to come here) and possibly to win $1,000 towards supporting your creative work!

Learn More by attending our Artist Info Meeting: Saturday March 30th at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Gallery at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios. Attendance is not required, but highly recommended. 

Entry DEADLINE is April 30, 2024 before Midnight. Applications must be submitted using our Online Application Form at the button below;

See the Contest Rules & Guidelines PDF (at the Contest Webpage) - which includes Eligibility, Rules and Design Guidelines-- please make sure to READ IT CAREFULLY!!