*These are projected costs and subject to change. The City will also explore opportunities for grant and partnership funding. 

CONTEST STATUS: CLOSED The final City of Venice Centennial Logo will unveiled during the first Centennial Public Workshop on Oct. 16 at City Hall. 

Online Voting Status: CLOSED Online voting was open to the public Sept. 4 until 10 p.m. Sept. 18.  The three designs with the most votes will be presented to City Council on Oct. 8 for their final vote and adoption of one logo.

Submission Status: CLOSED Submissions were accepted 8:30 a.m. July 15 to 5 p.m., Sept. 2, no late submissions are accepted. This contest is open to the public and City of Venice employees. 

About the Contest: To build excitement and anticipation around the upcoming City Centennial, community members were invited to create their own Centennial logo design based off their own research ad historical interpretation. The City of Venice Centennial will be celebrated with the official dates of 1926 to 2026. More than 25 entries were submitted and then narrow down to 10 designs by the Centennial team for online voting. Voting was IP and browser restricted and participants could select up to three of their favorite designs. 3,058 total votes were submitted. The three designs with the most motes will be presented to City Council for their review and final adoption.  

 The City of Venice is not offering financial compensation. The winning artist will be featured on the City of Venice webpage, on City social media and included in news media pitches and communications.

The City of Venice Centennial logo is a specific design to commemorate and chronicle this major government milestone. The centennial logo will be featured throughout the downtown area, at City facilities and on all City-sponsored printed and digital promotional and marketing materials. The City will also allow community partners to use or display the logo if the request falls within the City’s partnership guidelines.

The City of Venice assumes no responsibility for submissions. The winning selected design may be used on a non-exclusive basis. The City retains the right to use the winning design in/on any advertising and/or promotion it deems suitable, including its social media platforms and website. The City may make minor modifications to the winning design such as color, size and transparency. City staff reserve the right to reject any submissions. The City does not retain the rights to use or recreate designs that were submitted and not considered.

The City's Centennial Street Pole Banner design will adorn more 20 street pole banners in the downtown Venice area and will remain up for 18 months. Designs that meet the criteria/brief will be considered for online public voting. The top three logo designs with the most votes will go before City Council for final adoption. 

STATUS: Is not open yet
DUE: TBD
ELIGIBLE: 
SUBMIT: 

REQUIREMENTS: The Centennial Street Pole Banner requirements are as follows:

More information to come 

The Florida City Government Week Poster design

STATUS: Is not open yet
DUE:
ELIGIBLE:TBD
SUBMIT: 

REQUIREMENTS: The Centennial Florida City Government Week Poster design MUST meet the following brief: 

More information to follow 

The City's Centennial "What Will Venice Look Like in 100 Years" essay contest invites our future leaders to share their ideas, thoughts and goals for the future development of our City. 

STATUS: Is not open yet
DUE:
ELIGIBLE: Students in Venice area public, charter and private schools, and home schooled students in grades 6 through 12
SUBMIT:

REQUIREMENTS: The Centennial What Will Venice Look Like in 100 Years essay MUST meet the following brief: 

1. Minimum 500 words
2. Maximum 1,500 words 
3. Must reflect one of the Centennial themes;
4. Should be reflective of the City's history, landmarks, icons or founders; 

Disclaimer: The City of Venice reserves the right to use and reproduce the logo design. 

Community partnership and collaboration are integral to the success of the City’s Centennial Celebration. With the steadfast support of the City Council, dedicated City staff, and invaluable stakeholders and partners, the upcoming Centennial will not only be a success, but will embody the spirit of the Venice community.