Somerville Seeks Artists for 175th Birthday Design

SOMERVILLE, MA – Next year is Somerville's 175th birthday, and ahead of the year-long celebration, the city is asking the community to submit its best logo ideas and sketches to be featured on all banners, signs and memorabilia.

The winning design will be the face of the 175th celebrations, in addition to receiving a $200 honorarium. Anyone is invited to apply, though special consideration will be given to Somerville residents.

Artists of all skill levels are encouraged to participate; if you have an idea, but are not comfortable putting pen to paper, the city will use the design for inspiration and create the final logo in-house. Those willing to donate their time can send a vector drawing that will be sent to the printer.

The festivities kick off in January at the city's Mid-Term Address and Ceremony, where the official birthday banner and logo will be unveiled.

Here's how to apply, via the City of Somerville:

Visit www.somervillema.gov/somerville175, and fill out the application form, including:

• Contact information: name, email, and phone number
• Your connection to Somerville
• Description of your proposed logo (why you chose the design, colors, images, etc.)
• Attach your proposed logo (.jpeg format)
• Submit by the end of business on Monday, Nov. 21

Stay tuned to www.somervillema.gov/somerville175 for event updates and information. In the meantime, you're invited to visit the site and share a Somerville photo, memory, or story from your Somerville past, or idea for our upcoming celebrations.

Photo Credit: Eric Kilby from Somerville, MA, USA (Prospect Hill Tower - Towards Boston) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons