🚗 Theme: Route 66
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Winners Announced: Friday, July 10, 2026
Create a vertical artwork inspired by Route 66! Get creative with your interpretation of the Mother Road — think travel, landmarks, roadtrips, history, and more.
📢 Who Can Enter?
This contest is FREE and open to all ages — from Kindergarten to Adults!
Participants must live, work, or attend school within the District 7 area. One entry per person, please.
🏆 What Happens If You Win?
- 16 winning designs will be printed on enlarged 23” x 38” banners and displayed on light posts throughout Edwardsville!
- There will be at least two winners chosen from each of the following age groups:
Kindergarten–2nd · 3rd–5th · 6th–8th · High School (9th–10th) · High School (11th–12th) · Adult - If you're chosen, you'll need to bring your original artwork to the Edwardsville Public Library no later than July 15 and pick it up again between July 20 - 31.
🖼️ Artwork Guidelines
- Orientation: Must be vertical
- Media: Any traditional or digital art medium is welcome!
- No AI generated images allowed in whole or part
- If artwork does not fit banner, our designer will crop to best visual fit.
- Artwork Size Options:
- 12” x 20” (½ scale of final banner)
- 11” x 18” (easy and proportional)
- Or use our template (6” x 10”, fits on regular paper)
Have Questions?
Email info@edwardsvillelibrary.org for more information!