It is anticipated that it will become a signature image and modern representation of the West Chester that citizens all know and love. Within the design, six primary streets are symbolized as they intersect. Be Distinctive or Be Related: Avoid duplicating other flags, but use similarities to show connections.Īllen’s design was ultimately selected because it symbolizes the modern character and vitality of West Chester as well as its historic roots. No Lettering or Seals: Never use writing of any kind or an organization’s seal.ĥ.
Use 2 or 3 Basic Colors: Limit the number of colors on the flag to three which contrast well.Ĥ. Use Meaningful Symbolism: The flag’s images, colors, or patterns should relate to what it symbolizes.ģ. Keep It Simple: The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory.Ģ. The call for art ultimately reached over 25,000 people through a combination of website posting (Borough, PAC, and Fence Authority homepages), social media, email blasts to regional artist groups including the Studio Tour and the Artist’s Collective, presentations to WCASD and the West Chester University Arts program, and a feature by Vista.Today.Īdditionally, Allen’s design captures all five principles of good flag design put forth by the North American Vexillological Association:ġ. The winning flag design by Julie Allen was selected by a thorough, well-publicized and multi-stage process. This was a culmination of a project created by the West Chester Public Arts Commission (PAC) that chose three designs submitted by local artists and designers.
West Chester PA – In January of 2019, the West Chester Borough Council adopted a resolution establishing a design for a borough flag.
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