Concert T-shirt design contest

Call To Artists

Meet last years 2025 Winner Tessa LaBelle

Summer Heat
T-Shirt Design Contest!!

We’re thrilled to announce…our 3rd annual Summer Heat T-Shirt Design Contest—calling on Arizona artists to bring the fire, crank up the amps, and create the official look of this year’s hottest live music experience.

**What We’re Looking For:**

– local artist to showcase their talent on this years 2026 concert T Shirt!
– Original art pieces and drawings only (no AI art, please).
– We’re looking to spotlight Arizona’s local talent and this opportunity will giving one local artist the chance to have their design worn loud and proud at our signature live music event.

Entry details below…

Examples of past art...

Please Note:

These are only examples of past concert art to help artists get a feel of the summer heat vibe. We are definitely looking for something unique and creative with rock and roll spirit, something original..

Please feel free to put your own spin on it!

submit art to: onstagenow.dp@gmail.com

Prizes:

1st place:

- 2 Backstage passes to meet all 12 bands
- A fat cat's certificate for a night of bowling games mini golf and more for up to 6 people $130 value.
- your art on the Summer Heat T-shirt
- 20% of all T -shirt sales the night of the event
- One free T -shirt with your original custom design on it in any size, bragging rights and your name on every T shirt sold .
- First Place Medal, Stage time and a huge shout out.
- Photos and social media promotion for you and your Up and coming art career.

2nd place:

- 1 free concert ticket
- Your art on our sticker. (5 free stickers)
- 2nd Place Medal, Stage time and a shout out.
- Photos and social media promotion for you and your Up and coming art career.

Contest rules:

All Art must be entered between the submission dates:
- Submissions Open: May 8, 2026
- Submission Deadline: June 27th, 2026 (at midnight Az time)

- Art must be original art No AI art will be accepted.
-Artists must also be a resident of Arizona.
-Original drawn or painted pieces shuld be done on paper or canvas.

How to submit
- enter a photo of your art by email to onstagenow.dp@gmail.com**
Subject line "Summer Heat T- Contest"

-Please take a clear and precise picture of your art work in good lighting, attach a pic file when submitting it by email. please note if chosen as the winner we may need you to submit the original piece (winner must also be available to attend the entire event on Aug 15 2026 from 3-8pm located in Phoenix Az)
For any questions please text #T-Shirt contest to 623-261-1157

This competition is part of The Creating Successful Artist program through the nonprofit On Stage Now .

Our mission :To keep art and music alive by helping new or struggling artists/entertainers promote their talents, find their way and grow.

Good luck…

We Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

** Call To Artists **