Graffiti Hurts – Make Art, Not Graffiti Poster Contest 2024

The City of Patterson's Code Enforcement Division is holding their 2024 Graffiti Hurts - Make Art, Not Graffiti Poster Contest. All Patterson area students in grades K-12th are eligible to enter. Entries should represent one of the following themes:

• How to prevent graffiti and vandalism
• Negative impacts of graffiti and vandalism

Submissions will be judged on originality, artistic ability, creativity, and MUST covey a positive message that promotes graffiti and vandalism prevention themes. No larger than 11x 8.5", horizontal format is encouraged. Entries must be received by Friday, October 25th.

Prizes will be awarded for the top three (3) winners and four (4) runner ups!

• 1st Place Prize: $200
• 2nd Place Prize: $125
• 3rd Place Prize: $75
• Four (4) Runner Up Prizes of $25 each

Submission Forms

For more information, contact the Code Enforcement Division at (209)895-8038.