T-SHIRT CONTEST WINNERS!🎨👕

          BE THE SWEETNESS OTHERS MAY NEED designed by ALEJANDRA RAMIREZ, a 9th Grader from Springfield, Massachusetts!!

          BE THE REASON SOMEONE STAYS designed by KRISTEN DESMOND, a college freshman from Deltona, Florida!! (And YES, the poet of the excerpt above!!)

          In her submission, Kristen wrote "I just wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the work that this program does to prevent bullying and encourage and uplift those who have went through those horrible experiences ... Hopefully this can be me giving back a little, thank you again!" 

          In her submission, Alejandra wrote "I love regularly seeing what everyone does, and I appreciate everyone who works in this project!" 

THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS, ALEJANDRA AND KRISTEN!! Your art - with heart - reminds us all of the life-changing power of being kind and being a friend!

          Visit our online store to purchase Kristen's and Alejandra's designs in an array of sizes and styles.

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2025 CONTEST DETAILS

The T-Shirt Contest is Back! 😁

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Have you ever dreamed of seeing your artwork in a store? Or even wearing it yourself? Now’s your chance!

Let your creativity take flight! Create artwork (by hand or digitally) that encourages students to stand against bullying. Here are the guidelines to follow:

• Artwork can be in color or grayscale. You can create it by hand using any medium or use computer graphics.

• A white background is preferred for clarity.

• Make sure to take clear pictures of your art. Photograph it from straight above. Avoid angles and shadows.

  
  

Submission Details

Submit a high-resolution picture or scan of your work to the form by Friday, June 20th:

GOOGLE FORM

Prizes for Winners

Each WINNER will receive a t-shirt and a hoodie featuring their design. Additionally, the design will be proudly showcased in the Official BAFP Online Merchandise Store!

🏆 Two winners will be selected: one for 1st-8th Grade students and another for High School-College students.

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Get Inspired!

Last year's prompt was: “What does kindness mean to YOU?”

LET 2024'S WINNING DESIGNS INSPIRE YOU! 🤩

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Feel free to contact Media Coordinator DANIEL SIMPSON at daniel@beafriendproject.org with any questions.

Additional Tips for Submitting Your Artwork

1. Plan Your Design: Before starting, brainstorm ideas that reflect your thoughts on bullying and kindness.

2. Choose Your Medium: Decide whether you want to work with traditional art supplies or digital tools.

3. Feedback is Key: Share your drafts with friends or family to get constructive feedback.

4. Edit and Review: Double-check your work for any errors before submitting it.

   
   

Best of luck, artists! We cannot wait to see what you create! 💛🖌️✏️

Join Us in Making a Difference

Together, we can create a movement against bullying. Art has the power to inspire and bring about change. Don’t miss out on this chance to showcase your talent. Remember, your voice matters!

Get those creative juices flowing and submit your designs today!