TRSRC's Pigeon Pen Art & Design Challenge 2023!

Student looking at designs.

Pitch your Transfer-centered Art to the TRSRC!

Be Featured in TRSRC Designs & Events!

Are you an artist and a transfer student? The Transfer & Returning Student Resource Center (TRSRC) is hosting its first ever Pigeon Pen Art & Design Challenge, where your art will have the opportunity to be featured in the TRSRC office or on TRSRC swag.

The selected winners of the physical and digital challenge will be announced on TRSRCs Transfer Appreciation Day and will receive a $25 Amazon giftcard! Runner-ups and participants will also receive a small gift from the TRSRC.

Please submit your work by Friday, March 10th to be considered. Voting will take place in-person and on social media on Wednesday, March 15th.

SUGGESTED ARTWORK THEMES: Transition, community, connection, navigation, goals, inclusion

General Guidelines

  • You must be a PSU student to participate.
  • Designs can be submitted electronically or in-person to the TRSRC.
  • Submissions must follow PSU Code of Student Conduct & Responsiblity.
  • Art must not contain any explicit or inappropriate imagery (nudity, vulgar language, hate speech, etc.)
  • Each piece must include a title and description.
  • Only original artwork accepted.
  • Physical art must fit in no larger than an 11x18 frame. If your art is not flat, please contact us to ask about sizing!
  • Digital file size recommendations: minimum of 2000 pixels on the long side, and 1200 pixels on the short side.  Only png and jpeg image file formats will be accepted.
Little Cow Pigeon Image with text
TRSRC Pigeon Pen Art & Design Challenge. Pigeon design by School of Business student.

 

Check out the Pigeon Pen Timeline & List of Events:

Event or Event Deadline Date Time (PST) Location Description
Winterfest Sip n' Swag Doodle Day Thurs. Jan 26th 1-2pm TRSRC FMH342
  • Learn more about the Pigeon Pen Art & Design Challenge, including guidelines and how to submit!
  • Brainstorm designs, and doodle down some ideas
  • Sip on some hot chocolate and beverages
  • Discuss ideas and questions with the TRSRC
  • Pens, paper, and pencils provided
Sign up for the Pigeon Pen Art & Design Challenge By Thurs. Mar 9th   Sign up here!
Submit your Pigeon Pen Art & Design Fri. Mar 10th No later than 4pm Submit your work here! (both physical and digital entries must complete)
  • In order to submit your physical or digital design, students must complete the Submission Form: https://bit.ly/trsrc-pigeon23-submit
  • In addition, physical art work must be submitted in-person; bring to the TRSRC FMH342.
Voting Day / Design & Doughnut (holes)! Wed. Mar 15th 10am-12pm TRSRC FMH342
  • Enjoy some doughnut holes and hot beverages!
  • Vote on your favorite art designs as part of the Pigeon Pen Design Challenge!
  • Meet the TRSRC team and other transfer & returning students
  • Bring your own reusable coffee mug to be entered into a drawing for a small gift from the TRSRC!
Transfer Appreciation Day Tues. Apr 25th 9am - 6pm Various locations, To be announced
  • TRSRC will announce the winners of the Pigeon Pen Art & Design Challenge winners.

Special Event: Winterfest Sip n' Swag Doodle Day

Thurs. Jan 26th | 1-2pm
TRSRC FMH342
Free and open to PSU Students

Are you an artist and a transfer student? The TRSRC is having an art and design challenge! Learn about a new opportunity to participate in the Transfer & Returning Student Resource Center (TRSRC)’s First Pigeon Pen Challenge and how your art can be featured in the TRSRC, on TRSRC swag, and announced on Spring term’s Transfer Appreciation Day. Paper, pens and pencils provided!

Design & Doughnut (holes)!

Wed. March 15th | 10am-12pm
TRSRC FMH342
Free and open to PSU Students

Come take a break from studying for finals, and visit our space! Enjoy some doughnut holes and hot beverages (coffee, tea, hot cider and cocoa), while you vote on your favorite art designs as part of the Pigeon Pen Art & Design Challenge! Bring your own reusable coffee mug to be entered into a drawing for a small gift from the TRSRC!