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Manhole Cover Art Contest
City of San Marcos and Texas State University
Photo Credit: Don Anders
Public Education & Outreach
April 2013 – July 2014
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Storm Drain Cover Design Contest
City of San Marcos and Texas State University - San Marcos, Texas
The objectives of this contest were:
• Develop and adopt a new storm drain cover design to raise public awareness about
storm water pollution prevention.
• Involve the public in the design process, thereby using the contest itself as a public education/involvement tool.
• Combine the contest for the City of San Marcos residents and Texas State University students, faculty and staff.
Two winners were chosen. Andrea Weissenbuehler submitted the winning center design and Mabel
Lopez submitted the winning rim design. Both pieces of art were combined for the final design.
These winners were formally recognized by City Council along with the age category winners in a
Proclamation to Art and the Environment presentation. The winning design was adopted by the City
of San Marcos on January 21, 2014 and by Texas State University on February 3, 2014, becoming the
standard to be used on all new storm drain manhole covers throughout the city, on both capital
improvement projects and public improvements constructed as part of private developments.
Table of Contents:
• Contest Flyer
• City Council Proclamation
• Adopted Standard
• Winning Designs
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For more information call:
Shawn Wolfshohl 512-393-8036 or
Lisa Arceneaux 512-245-3616
WHAT are we looking for? A design for a manhole cover. The design should be unique for San Marcos that shows how protecting our local waters begins at the storm drain. It must be original art placed in a six to eight inch circle. The winning design will be cast in iron on the manhole cover, so the design should be limited to black and white.
WHO can submit? The contest is open to anyone who lives, works, or attends school in San Marcos including Texas State students. Entry forms are available at www.sanmarcostx.gov/contest
HOW do I submit? Please either mail, e-mail or hand deliver all designs by Novem-ber 1, 2013 to:
Shawn Wolfshohl [email protected]
City of San Marcos Public Services
630 E. Hopkins
San Marcos, Texas 78666
HOW will the winning design be chosen? A panel of judges will select the top four winning designs based on the relevance to the intended water quality message and overall appearance. Winners will be selected from the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-13, 14-18, over 18. Winners from each age group will receive $50 and the grand prize winner will receive an additional $50 and their artwork will be displayed on all new City storm water manhole covers. All entries will be displayed on the Uni-versity and City websites and at the San Marcos Activity Center.
Protect our river with ART
It is a common misconception
that storm drains flow to a wastewater treatment plant like
the sanitary sewer system
(toilets, sinks, etc.). However
they flow directly or indirectly to
area streams, rivers, and lakes.
The winning design will help
raise awareness about the con-
nection between what goes into a
storm drain and the quality of our
river.
Using art to bring attention to
these issues allows for an oppor-
tunity for us to experience art in
our everyday lives.
WHY ADD ART TO
MANHOLE COVERS?
CONTEST RULES
The City of San
Marcos and Texas
State University invite
you to submit your
ORIGINAL DESIGN.
ALL OVER
THE CITY
NOTE: ALL DESIGNS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY ARTIST CONTEST ENTRY FORM
YOUR ART
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Storm Water Manhole Cover Contest Entry Form
2013 Art Contest Entry Form
Artwork Title:
Artist Name: Age:
Mailing Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone Number: Email:
I understand that my artwork will become property of the City of San Marcos and that my artwork will be displayed on manhole covers and curb inlet markers. I understand that the City has the right to slightly alter my art if necessary to put it in a format for metal media. My artwork, name and photo may also appear in area media releases, and may be used in future promotions for storm water awareness.
Artist Signature Date
Youth Artist – Section must be completed by all artists under the age of 18.
Parent or Guardian Name:
School: Grade:
Teacher Name:
Parent Signature Date
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Manhole Cover Art Contest Due: November 1, 2013
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Grand Prize Winner
Winning Design: Winning Border:
Andrea Weissenbuehler Mabel Lopez
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Winning Design – Andrea Weissenbuehler
Winning Border – Mabel Lopez
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Finalist – Over 18
Guy Parker
Finalist – Over 18
Anuj Delma
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Category Winner – 14 - 18
Dusti Bridges
Finalist – 14 - 18 Matthew Field
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Finalist – 14 - 18
Ashton Reese
Finalist – 14 - 18
Alex Sowell
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Category Winner – 11 - 13
Jourdan Gamez
Finalist – 11 - 13
Valerie Rodriguez
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Finalist – 11 - 13
Bridget Allen
Finalist – 11 - 13 Cameron Clark
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Category Winner – 10 and Under
Brenna Eliaz
Finalist – 10 and Under
Jillian Botello
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Finalist – 10 and Under
Aidan Calzada
Finalist – 10 and Under
Laney Jasak
Manhole Contest Rules and Entry Form.pdfManholeContest_7_16_13-2Storm Water Manhole Cover Contest Entry_7_16_13artcontesttemplate
Artwork Title: Artist Name: Age: Mailing Address: CityStateZip: Phone Number: Email: Date: Parent or Guardian Name: School: Grade: Teacher Name: Date_2: