Year-long series of events scheduled in 2017 in honor of city’s birthday. Logo will appear on all city banners, memorabilia, for celebration.

Did you know?: in 2017, the City of Somerville is celebrating its 175^th birthday, 175 years since we separated from Charlestown, and we’re celebrating all year long. The events will kick off in January 2017, at the City’s Mid-Term Address and Ceremonies, where we will unveil the official 175^th birthday banner and logo. This is where you come in. We are seeking logo ideas and sketches to be considered for the 175^th celebrations. Winning logo(s) will be featured on all banners, signage, and memorabilia for the year, and will receive a $200 honorarium. Any member of the public is welcome to apply, though preference will be given to Somerville residents. Sketches and drawings are welcome.

All skill levels are encouraged to participate. If you have a great idea, but are not an artist, we’ll use your design for inspiration and make the final design in-house. If you are an artist who is willing to donate your time to this community-wide celebration, we’re happy to accept a complete vector drawing that we can send right to the printer and will thank you heartily as well for volunteering to create a logo for our humble honorarium.

 How to Apply

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, November 21

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

 Need More Info?

All rights for use of the winning design in promotional material must be given to the City.

Questions? Email Somerville175@somervillema.gov.