MAJOR Vans Custom Shoe Contest

Vans has just launched a new, nationwide shoe customization contest, Vans Custom Culture- just for high-school art classes! Yes, we are wanting YOUR high school art class to design your own Vans. The contest is divided up between 4 regions of the country and grows from state level all the way up to national recognition. The 4 classes who make it to the finals, as chosen by a celebrity panel, get to send representatives on an expenses-paid trip to Los Angeles, CA to have their shoes displayed in an art showcase on May 15th. Those 4 classes will also receive a BBQ party in their honor at Vans headquarters as well as tour of the office. After final judging, the grand prize includes tickets to Warped Tour for the entire class and a massive $10,000 donation for the school's art department.

Registration begins 3/1/10. Up to 10 schools per state, including Washington D.C., may register, so as soon as March 1st rolls around, have your paperwork ready.

The official rules, prize details and registration information are located at Vans.com/CustomCulture
Additional information, photos, and a discussion board (including FAQs) are available at Facebook.com/VansCustomCulture