Wisconsin Chapter

PURPOSE

COAA’s Wisconsin Chapter is looking for a signature image that captures the spirit of Wisconsin and the places, people, and landscapes that make the state unique.

Rather than creating event-specific badges for each chapter event, COAA-WI is moving toward a reusable badge to reduce waste and create a consistent chapter identity.  The selected image will be a featured element of the recyclable name badges and may also be incorporated into other chapter materials and promotional pieces.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Images that reflect Wisconsin's character, including:

• Wisconsin landmarks
• Natural landscapes
• Architecture
• Infrastructure
• City skylines
• Waterfronts
• Seasonal Wisconsin imagery
• Unique scenes that capture Wisconsin pride

The best submissions will be visually striking, easily recognizable, and appropriate for long-term use in chapter materials.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• Original work only; submitters must own the rights to the image
• High-resolution digital images only (minimum 3000 pixels wide at 300 dpi) to ensure suitability for print and digital use
• Landscape orientation preferred
• Minimal editing is acceptable
• Original artwork, illustrations, and graphic designs may also be considered if they effectively capture the spirit of Wisconsin and would work well as a long-term chapter identity graphic
• Multiple submissions allowed
• Entrants must grant COAA the right to use the image, if selected, for official and marketing purposes

RECOGNITION

The selected entrant will receive:

• A $100 Visa gift card
• Recognition in a COAA-WI Chapter Blast
• Recognition on LinkedIn
• Recognition at a future chapter event
• The distinction of having their image featured on official COAA-WI reusable name badges

SUBMISSION DEADLINE = July 10, 2026

Send submissions and questions to Howie Ferguson at hferguson@coaa.org.

The fall 2024 workshop was held in Milwaukee and focused on AI.  Check out this brief recap!

If a picture is worth a thousand words, what's a video worth?  Chapter volunteer/leader and budding filmmaker Sally Shumaker captured the spring 2024 workshop at Camp Randall Stadium in this short video montage.

In September of 2023, COAA's Wisconsin chapter hosted a workshop at The Spark in Madison.

The event included a networking lunch, compelling and engaging sessions on Trust led by Kyle Majchrowski with Ripple Intent, an optional walking tour of the in-progress Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra's Center for Music, and a happy hour at Vintage Brewing Co.

Our intrepid reporter on the scene, Sally Shumaker (member and chapter volunteer), assembled a highlight reel for your entertainment and information (nice work, Sally!). 

For a written recap of the event, check out THIS ARTICLE.