Tailwind + Devo 20th Anniversary Art Contests

Design a limited-edition 20th anniversary Devo logo or unique art piece to win $500 cash and eternal fame! 

We are looking for designs that capture the spirit of Durango Devo over the last 20 years and into the next 20: bikes, community, grit, kindness, creativity, and fun. We’re on the hunt for one-of-a-kind art that everyone will recognize for years ahead. The winning submission will be featured on Devo merch (t-shirts, hats, stickers) and on web, digital media, etc.

Who can enter: All Durango area artists of any age may participate. The contest is NOT restricted to Devo riders. 

Medium/size: Each entry must be an original work of art in a two-dimensional format. Files can be submitted in any digital format (PDF, PNG, etc.). Submissions should have an aspect ratio of 1:1 or 2:3 (either landscape or portrait)

Design & Judging Notes:

• Designs can (but are not required to) include relevant text, like:
  • Durango Devo
  • Est. 2006
  • 20th Anniversary
  • More Kids on Bikes
  • #NFTF (Never Forget the Feeling)
• Submissions should conform to ONE of the following concepts (artist’s choice):
  • A creative, reimagined design based on the traditional Durango Devo logo; or 
  • A unique, Devo-inspired piece of artwork that captures the spirit of the organization
• Our judging committee will be evaluating submissions for:
  • Creativity, aesthetic appeal etc., 
  • How readily each entry can be applied to merchandise, promotional materials, etc. 
• Outstanding submissions will either a) use a small number of colors or b) include an alt version of the submitted art in grayscale – this will help translate the submission across multiple destinations.

Limitations: One entry per contestant. AI-generated art, clip art, and/or copyrighted art are not eligible.

Deadline: Contest closes on Saturday, January 31st

Judging:  Winners will be selected by Tailwind Nutrition and notified by email.

Prize: Winner (chosen by Tailwind Nutrition based on the criteria below) will receive a $500 cash prize and have their original artwork printed on Devo rider jerseys, 20th anniversary merchandise, and Devo promotional materials around town. Additionally, all participants will have their design printed, framed, and auctioned off to the public at our 20th Anniversary party, to support Devo’s non-profit work sharing the joy of cycling with youth across our region.

Design a limited-edition 20th anniversary Devo water bottle to win $250 in prizes and eternal fame! 

Who can enter: All Durango area school-age youth (grades K-12) may participate. The contest is NOT restricted to Devo riders. 

Medium: Each entry must be an original work of art in a two-dimensional format with a 1:3 height to width ratio (roughly the size of a sheet of printer paper folded into three, like you’re going to stuff it in a business envelope or wrap it around a water bottle). Simple, graphical illustrations are best for water bottle designs. Pencil, pen, marker, crayon, paint, digital art are ideal. 

Subject requirements: Entries must include at least ONE (but all three encouraged) of the following themes:

1. Tailwind (be creative with your interpretation of this)
2. Durango Devo
3. Bicycles (any and all types of bikes are encouraged)

All entries must include either (a) Tailwind and Devo logos or names within the artwork; or (b) dedicated blank space for each logo to be digitally added later for bottle printing

Limitations: One entry per contestant. Families with multiple children may submit an entry for each young artist. 

Deadline: Contest closes on Saturday, January 31.

Judging: Grand prize winner will be selected by Tailwind Nutrition and notified by email.

Prize: Winner (chosen by Devo + Tailwind based on the criteria below) will receive a Devo+Tailwind Swag package valued at $250+ and have their original artwork printed on Devo water bottles to be distributed to all upper level Devo riders, and possibly other 20th anniversary merchandise, and/or Devo promotional materials around town. Additionally, all participants will have their design printed, framed, and auctioned off to the public at our 20th Anniversary party, to support Devo’s non-profit work sharing the joy of cycling with youth across our region.

1. Create your original Devo 20th Anniversary design
2. Convert your design to a digital format – if needed, you can just snap a high-quality image of the artwork (smartphone camera is fine – see below
3. Submit artwork to amy@durangodevo.com by January 31. Please include name, and for youth submissions, age.

TIPS ON PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR SUBMISSION:

1. Hang artwork on the wall of a room with bright indirect window light (masking tape stuck to the back is perfect!) OR place on a solid-colored flat surface near a window
2. Fill your smartphone’s frame with the piece, being careful to square it up as well as possible
3. Avoid shadows or direct sunlight – you may need to play with location and angles for this critical step.
4. Optional: crop in your phone’s native camera app

You are all done! Thank you!