Wheeling Artisan Center Shop Calls for Designs for 2025 Holiday Ornament
WHEELING, W.Va. – August 14, 2025 – Wheeling Heritage and the Wheeling Artisan Center Shop are excited to invite artists of all skill levels to design a graphic for a limited-edition pewter ornament for the 2025 holiday season.
The ornament will celebrate Wheeling’s iconic Suspension Bridge and will be sold exclusively at the Wheeling Artisan Center Shop.
Artists have until Sept. 2 to submit their designs, which must follow formatting guidelines. Cash prizes await the top three finalists, and the ultimate winner will be chosen by community vote — giving everyone a chance to participate.
Design Requirements
·Design theme: Wheeling Suspension Bridge
·Preferred medium: Digital
·Do not include a year or date in the design.
·No color is necessary; the ornament will be pewter.
·Ornament size will be up to 4-by-4 inches, depending on the design.
·Preferred file type: Illustrator or other vector file type with fonts outlined.
Submissions that are not vector files — such as traditionally drawn art or photography — will be simplified and redrawn by the manufacturer to meet production requirements.
“This is an incredible opportunity for artists to showcase their creativity and honor one of Wheeling’s most beloved landmarks,” said Scott Schenerlein, director of Wheeling Heritage. “We can’t wait to see the amazing designs our local talent will bring to life.”
Stay tuned for updates on how to vote for your favorite design once finalists are announced.
For submission details and guidelines, visit https://wheelingheritage.org/holiday-ornament/ or call Wheeling Heritage at (304) 232-3087.
About Wheeling Heritage:
Wheeling Heritage is a catalyst for the revitalization of Wheeling. Through historic preservation, community development, and the arts, we help to tell Wheeling’s story and shape its future. We seek to improve the quality of life in Wheeling by preserving and investing in our city, collaborating with others, and engaging the citizens of Wheeling in our work.