Photo Contest

Creators Wanted in Northeast Indiana!

We are looking for social media savants, cell phone photo fanatics and mega mural fans to join us in the Make It Your Own Mural Fest photo contest!

Individuals are encouraged to participate by taking a photo with any of the 11 Make It Your Own Murals located throughout Northeast Indiana and share the photo on Facebook or Instagram with three hashtags by Sunday, Oct. 18. 

Those who participate by using the hashtags #MakeItYourOwnNEI #NEIpride #yes are automatically entered to win one of five prize packages and up to $2,500 in regional prizes. 

How to Participate

1. Like our page on Facebook and Instagram
2. Tag a friend you want to visit a mural with
3. Post your photo on Facebook or Instagram with the following hashtags #MakeItYourOwnNEI #NEIpride #yes
4. Remember, your post must be public and use the hashtag #yes for consent to use the photo

Prize Package #1: Foodie’s Paradise ($400 value)

• Adams County
  • Soul Pig BBQ $50 gift card
• Allen County
  • Landing Beer Company $50 gift card
• DeKalb County
  • Auburn City Steakhouse $50 gift card
• Huntington County
  • Antiqology $50 gift card
• Kosciusko County
  • One Ten Craft Meatery $50 gift card
• LaGrange County
  • Blue Gate Restaurant $50 gift card
• Noble County
  • Sylvan Cellars Event Center & Tasting Room $50 gift card
• Gas gift card $50

Prize Package #2: Discover Regional Boutiques ($400 value)

• Adams County
  • The Lasting Lite Emporium $50 gift card
• Allen County
  • Fancy & Staple $50 gift card
• Huntington County
  • The Paper Moon $50 gift card
• Noble County
  • Annie Oakley Natural Perfumery $50 gift card
• Wabash County
  • Bellazo $50 gift card
• Wells County
  • Lorelai Lace Boutique $50 gift card
• Whitley County
  • Indie Republic $50 gift card
• Gas gift card $50

Prize Package #3: Adventure Awaits Outside ($400 value)

• Allen County
  • Fort Wayne Outfitters $100 gift card
• Huntington County
  • Discover Timber Lake Zipline $100 gift card
• Steuben County
  • Pokagon State Park Toboggan Run $50 gift card
• Wabash County
  • White Rock Recreation $100 gift card
• Gas gift card $50

Prize Package #4: Family Fun for Four ($400 value)

• Allen County
  • Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo $100 gift card
• Noble County
  • Black Pine Animal Sanctuary $100 gift card
• Wabash County
  • Honeywell Center $100 gift card
• Whitley County
  • The Fun Center at Paige’s Crossing $50 gift card
• Gas gift card $50

Prize Package #5: Make It Your Own Art Weekend (over $1,000 value)

Enjoy a weekend in Fort Wayne and experience art through a variety of experiences!

• 2-night stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Wayne ($250 value)
• $100 gift card for Hoppy Gnome
• $100 gift card for Tolon
• $50 gift card for Utopian Coffee Company
• Class with Julie Wall at The Hedge ($150 value)
• Admission for up to four people at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art ($32)
• Guided tour of the murals in downtown Fort Wayne with Alexandra Hall, founder of Art This Way*
• Artwork from regional artists Phresh Laundry/Theoplis Smith, Jeremy Stroup and Julie Wall

*Fine print: Opportunity must be scheduled between Nov. 1, 2020, and Aug. 1, 2021, on a mutually agreed upon weekend.

Terms of Use

By using the hashtags #MakeItYourOwnNEI #NEIpride #yes you agree to allow the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership to use your photo for regional marketing initiatives including, but not limited to, video, or other digital media in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration. You also irrevocably agree to authorize the Regional Partnership to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose. In addition, you waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein your likeness appears. Additionally, you waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photo. For questions, please contact us at info@neindiana.com.