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Spring Light Pole Banner Art Project

The Downtown Waxhaw Association is inviting high school students who live in Waxhaw to help bring a little extra color, creativity, and community spirit to our historic downtown through our Spring Light Pole Banner Art Project.

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Here's your chance to leave your mark on Downtown Waxhaw.

We're looking for original artwork inspired by the theme "Spring: Make Downtown Waxhaw Bloom!"

What does spring in Waxhaw mean to you? Maybe it's blooming flowers, beautiful landscapes, colorful wildlife, or simply the feeling of a new season in our community. We want to see spring through YOUR eyes!

Selected artwork will be transformed into light pole banners and proudly displayed throughout Downtown Waxhaw during the spring season.

And here's the best part! When the banners come down, the student artists whose designs were selected will receive their very own banner to keep.

Let's Make Downtown Waxhaw Bloom Together!

The project is open to high school-aged students who live in Waxhaw.
Whether you're an experienced artist or simply love to draw, we encourage you to get creative and share your vision of spring in our community.
- Theme: Spring: Make Downtown Waxhaw Bloom!
- Original artwork: All submissions must be original, handmade artwork created by the student using physical art materials.
- Required template: Artwork must be completed on the official project template, which includes the Downtown Waxhaw logo.
- Design tips: Bold colors, strong contrast, and clear lines tend to reproduce best on banners. Keep your artwork within the designated design area.
- No AI-generated artwork: Artwork created, inspired through AI-generated design concepts, or altered using artificial intelligence is not eligible.
Selected designs will be chosen by the DWA Design Team based on creativity, originality, and suitability for reproduction on a light pole banner.
1. Get your submission packet.
Artwork templates and submission forms are available through participating school personnel. You may also download a packet by clicking here.
Questions? Email Brandi Stroud at bstroud@waxhaw.com.
2. Create your masterpiece!
Use the provided artwork template to create your original spring-inspired design.
3. Complete the required submission form.
All entries must include a completed Student Artwork Submission Form with student and parent/legal guardian signatures and consent.
4. Submit your artwork by the deadline.
Completed artwork and forms may be submitted through your participating school office or dropped off at either of the following locations:
Duncan McDonald House
115 McDonald Street
Waxhaw, NC
Waxhaw Town Hall
4218 Waxhaw-Marvin Road
Waxhaw, NC
Saturday, January 30, 2027, at 5:00 PM
All artwork and required forms must be submitted by the deadline to be considered.
Ready to get started? Download the required forms and review the project guidelines below.
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Please note: Submitted original artwork becomes the property of the Downtown Waxhaw Association and will not be returned. Submission does not guarantee selection. By participating, students and their parents/guardians agree to the ownership, copyright, and artwork-use provisions outlined in the required submission form. Please review the complete form before submitting.
For questions about the project, artwork requirements, or submission materials, please contact:
Brandi Stroud
Downtown Waxhaw Association
bstroud@waxhaw.com