Uxbridge 300 logo contest set with Oct. 15 submission target; committee discusses mascot, merchandise and prizes

The Uxbridge 300 planning committee approved a public art contest to create an official logo and discussed related merchandise and prize ideas. Committee members reviewed draft language for a contest invitation and suggested adding a short tagline to complement the logo.

Speaker 6, who prepared the contest copy, said the contest should be open to Uxbridge children in local public and parochial schools and to adults; parental permission and an age field were recommended for entrants under 18. The committee agreed a PDF submission format is easiest for later production and merchandising. Members proposed a submission window that would close on or around Oct. 15 so that judging and production can support a reveal tied to autumn events and First Night promotions.

Ideas for incentivizing entries included awarding a prize basket of goods from local businesses, featuring the winning design as merchandise (T‑shirts, medallions), and using the art show as a judging venue with an option for public voting. Several members urged technical guidance for contestants (file formats, dimensions) so winning art can be converted into print‑ready assets.

Community members suggested creating a mascot or plushie for children, pre‑selling merchandise to build revenue, and staging a formal unveiling as part of planned town events. Speaker Steve Crodo offered to help with merchandise planning and early production advice.

The committee asked the contest coordinator to circulate the draft contest blurb and recommended judging criteria and to return with finalized contest rules, technical file specifications and proposed prizes at the next meeting.