Manhole Cover Art Contest

City of San Marcos and Texas State University

Photo Credit: Don Anders

Public Education & Outreach

April 2013 – July 2014

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

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 swolfshohl@sanmarcostx.gov

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

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

Manhole Cover Art Contest Due: November 1, 2013

Grand Prize Winner

Winning Design: Winning Border:

Andrea Weissenbuehler Mabel Lopez

Winning Design – Andrea Weissenbuehler

Winning Border – Mabel Lopez

Finalist – Over 18

Guy Parker

Finalist – Over 18

Anuj Delma

Category Winner – 14 - 18

Dusti Bridges

Finalist – 14 - 18 Matthew Field

Finalist – 14 - 18

Ashton Reese

Finalist – 14 - 18

Alex Sowell

Category Winner – 11 - 13

Jourdan Gamez

Finalist – 11 - 13

Valerie Rodriguez

Finalist – 11 - 13

Bridget Allen

Finalist – 11 - 13 Cameron Clark

Category Winner – 10 and Under

Brenna Eliaz

Finalist – 10 and Under

Jillian Botello

Finalist – 10 and Under

Aidan Calzada

Finalist – 10 and Under

Laney Jasak

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