Austin Community College District’s (ACC) 14th Annual Student Eco Bag Art Contest is officially open. Students are invited to submit original artwork for the 2026 reusable ACC Eco Bag.
Submission Deadline: Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Theme: “____ for a Greener Future.” Choose one ACC value — Courage, Compassion, Joy, or Yes — to complete the phrase and inspire your design.
How to Enter
- Submit an original 2-color design (no gradients; no copyrighted material; no AI-generated images).
- Digital format preferred: 8” x 7”, 300 ppi.
- One entry per currently enrolled ACC student.
- Upload your digital artwork through the contest webpage, or mail hard copies to the ACC Office of Energy & Sustainability.
The winning design will be printed on bags distributed across all 11 ACC campuses and featured online throughout 2026. Winners also receive a prize.
Prizes
- First Prize: Your choice of a design tablet or portable solar generator, plus your design printed on reusable tote bags that will be sold districtwide.
- Honorable Mention: Timbuk2 messenger bag or backpack.
All entrants will be notified by March 6, 2026 and the winning design will be announced during Earth Week, April 20-24.
Learn more about the Eco Bag Art Contest and submit your design now!