Matchless Gifts has announced a design competition inviting artists and devotees to create the official artwork for the historic storefront’s merchandise during ISKCON’s 60th anniversary year. The sacred pilgrimage site at 26 2nd Avenue in the Bowery is where Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada first gathered followers to chant the Hare Krishna mantra and founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in 1966.
The selected design will be featured across all official merchandise, both in-store and online, including hats, T-shirts, and tote bags. Submissions are open until February 28, 2026, with Radhanath Swami selecting the winning design in March 2026.
Designs can be submitted via email to info@krishnanyc.com. Current merchandise from the 26 Second Avenue store can be viewed and purchased on the official Krishna NYC online store, and updates related to the competition are shared on their official Instagram account.
The initiative offers a unique opportunity to contribute creatively to ISKCON’s 60th anniversary commemorations while helping shape the visual legacy of one of the movement’s most sacred historical sites.
Source: https://iskconnews.org/nycs-matchless-gifts-announces-60th-anniversary-design-competition/
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