Library Sticker Thing Award

The humble sticker is so much more than vinyl. It’s a tiny piece of everyday art. It’s an opportunity to show the world what you love, and here at Coates Library, we love student artwork. Every year we purchase new artwork from our talented students and display those pieces proudly on our walls, and now we want to display your work proudly on our laptops and water bottles. The “Sticker Thing” prize aims to reward and support our creative students and recognize the library as a place of both research and inspiration. 

How it works: Every Fall, the library will accept student submissions for the upcoming year's sticker. The winner will be decided by the library's Sticker Thing Committee in early December, and the winner will be announced and awarded before the semester ends. The winning design will be printed as 3-inch vinyl stickers that will be given away by the library throughout 2025. The design will be retired at the end of the calendar year, and a new design will be awarded according to the new theme. (We can't wait to collect them all!)

Submission Deadline: December 1st, 2024

Open to: Students

Awards: One $300 cash prize, certificate, and inclusion in the Sticker Thing Archive. The winning sticker will be available through the library throughout 2025. 

2025 Theme: The theme for the 2025 sticker is “Night at the Library”.

Late night study sesh? Can't put down a good book? We've all been there. We'd love to see your take on an evening at Coates Library- the glow of screens and reading by lamplight, the city lights outside, window sunsets, study groups, decaf coffee, stars, or quiet aisles. Show us what sparks your inspiration.