2025 T-Shirt Design Contest!

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07 October, 2025

COMPETITION GUIDELINES

SUBMIT HERE

Original artwork

Design must include “KCSB-FM 91.9” AND “KCSB.ORG”

3-color limit

“11” x “17” or “8.5” x “11”

JPG or PNG at 300 DPI

Submit by November 13th, 2025

$250 Prize, artwork to be featured on KCSB Merchandise!!!

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2025 T-Shirt Design Contest!

07 Oct, 2025

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COMPETITION GUIDELINES SUBMIT HERE Original artwork Design must include “KCSB-FM 91.9” AND “KCSB.ORG” 3-color limit “11” x “17” or “8.5” x “11” JPG or PNG at 300 DPI Submit by November 13th, 2025 $250 Prize, artwork to be featured on KCSB Merchandise!!!

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