Pride 2021 Logo Contest

Yes, that is correct – we are kicking-off Dayton Pride 2021 in February with the announcement of a contest to create the LOGO to be used for Dayton PRIDE 2021. The LOGO selected will be feature on PRIDE advertisements such as posters, t-shirts, banners, event signage and more. If you have questions about the contest, you may send your questions and your entries to us here. All entries must be submitted by February 28th, 2021. Preferred format is .SVG, other acceptable formats are .PDF, PNG, and JPG.

The winner of this year’s LOGO contest will receive a $100 Downtown Dayton Partnership Gift Card, a one year membership to The LGBT Center, and recognition at Dayton PRIDE! Will your art be plastered all over Dayton in June? Contest rules are below. Please email any questions to the Pride Office here. Good luck!

Contest Rules:
1. This contest is open to anyone in the Greater Dayton Area – we consider this to be a 35 mile radius from 24 N Jefferson Street.
2. Members of the Board of Directors, employees, and independent contractors of The Greater Dayton LGBT Center are not eligible for this contest and their submissions will not be accepted.
3. All entries will be considered without regard to artist’s age, ability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, religion, national origin, pregnancy status, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, employment status, or any other human characteristic.
4. This contest is free to enter.
5. Entries are to be emailed to PRIDE@daytonlgbtcenter.org and must be received between 12:01 am EST on 2/1/2021 and 11:59 pm EST on 2/28/2021. Early or late entries will not be accepted. Entries are to be in SVG, PNG, JPG, or PDF electronic formats. Other formats or media will not be accepted. 6. Each artist may only submit one entry. Group entries are allowed, but the group entry will count as each group member’s individual entry.
7. Any entry (not just the winner) may be displayed at The Greater Dayton LGBT Center, at any of our events, on our website, or on any of our social media platforms at any time (now or in the future).
8. Immediate past winners are not eligible to win a second year in a row.
9. Artwork will be judged on: creativity, theme (Together As One), scalability (reprinting in various sizes and on various materials), and positive representation of our Center, our city, and our community.
10. Your entry must be your own original artwork and concept, not a copy of any other art with or without copyright.
11. The winner agrees that The Greater Dayton LGBT Center has exclusive perpetual license to reproduce images of your work and has full rights to use the 2021 Pride logo on any and all Pride oriented paid or unpaid advertisements, displays, clothing, or other merchandise without penalty, royalties, licensure, or other legal encumbrance or fees.
12. Winner will be selected by The Board of Directors of The Greater Dayton LGBT Center. Artist names and bio’s will be hidden from the Board until after the winner has been selected.
13. The winner will receive a $100 Downtown Dayton Partnership Gift Card (aka Downtown Dollars) subject to the use and rules of the gift card program and a complimentary one year membership to The Center. Winner will also, if they choose, be recognized on stage at Dayton Pride 2021 as well as on The Center website and various social media platforms.
14. By entering the competition, you agree to all rules set forth above.

So as PRIDE Kicks-Off for 2021, good luck and Happy PRIDE!

February, 2021, Calendar

February, 2021, Activities
  • O – Online only
  • C – In-person, LGBT Center
Feb 1 7:00 PM LGBT AA Group Meeting Online
Feb 4 6:00 PM LGBT Center Monthly Boad Meeting Online/Center
Feb 4 7:00 PM Yoga At The Center (classes limited to 15) Center
Feb 7 National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Feb 8 7:00 PM LGBT AA Group Meeting Online
Feb 9 7:00 PM PFLAG Monthly Meeting Online
Feb 10 7:00 PM Pozitive Attitudes Online
Feb 11 7:00 PM Yoga At The Center (classes limited to 15) Center
Feb 14 Happy Valentine’s Day
Feb 15 7:00 PM LGBT AA Group Meeting Online
Feb 16 7:00 PM Gatlyn Dame Group Online
Feb 18 7:00 PM Yoga At The Center (classes limited to 15) Center
Feb 21 5:30 PM PRIDE Planning Meeting Online/Center
Feb 22 7:00 PM LGBT AA Group Meetin Online
Feb 24 7:00 PM Pozitive Attitudes Online
Feb 25 7:00 PM Yoga At The Center (classes limited to 15) Center
Feb 28 7:00 PM TDOR Planning Meeting Online
March 1 Women’s History Month

QTV Covid Vaccine Update

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January, 2021, Calendar

January, 2021, Activities
  • O – Online only
  • C – In-person, LGBT Center
Jan 1 Happy New Year
Jan 4 7 PM LGBT AA Group Online
Jan 6 6:30 PM LGBT Center Board Meeting Center/Online
Jan 11 7 PM LGBT AA Group Online
Jan 12 7 PM PFLAG Monthly Meeting Online
Jan 13 7 PM Pozitive Attitudes HIV support Center/Online
Jan 18 Martin Luther King Day
Jan 18 7 PM LGBT AA Group Online
Jan 19 7 PM Gatlyn Dame Group Online
Jan 25 7 PM LGBT AA Group Online
Jan 27 7 PM Pozitive Attitudes HIV support Center/Online
Feb 1 1st Day of Black History Month
Feb 1 7 PM LGBT AA Group Center/Online