DEADLINE EXTENDED! Seeking designs for Myrtle Avenue tree guards!

UPDATE: We've extended the deadline to August 30th at 5pm. If you haven't already submitted a design, you still have time!

On Myrtle Avenue, we’re serious about protecting our street trees...but, why do it like everyone else does it, right? We’ve been working with the Pratt Design Incubator to design tree guards that are both functional and durable, but also offer a ‘canvas’ that reflects the spirit of local creativity. Tree guards with a Myrtle twist.

That’s where you come in.

We’re inviting artists and designers (both amateur and professional!) to submit designs for the panels of a new Myrtle Tree Guard. Each winning design will be laser cut into the 4 panels of an individual tree guard (visit the prototype, pictured above, on Myrtle between Clinton and Waverly). We may select up to 20 unique designs for 20 new tree guards to be installed this fall on Myrtle!

Download the full application here.
Submit your design using this Adobe Illustrator template. Don’t worry if you don’t have illustrator – contact us if you’d still like to submit a concept. We’ll have a professional designer convert your design to the appropriate file format if selected.

Make sure to submit your design concepts by Monday, August 30th at 5pm (new deadline). Contact meredith@myrtlavenue.org if you have any questions.