The City of Lowell marketing team has recently determined local artist, Chase Compton, the winner of a citywide contest to re-design a versatile tote bag used as a promotional giveaway and given to visiting dignitaries. Though judges were impressed with the creativity and talent shown in all the entries, Compton's design stood out with its stark, black and white depiction of a Lowell mill building reminiscent of the City’s historical mill and textile past. His design was screen printed on one side of the bag with the city's tagline, Alive. Unique. Inspiring., featured on the reverse side. 

Photo courtesy of Marianne Gries

The grocery-style tote bag, created by local manufacturer UnWrapped, is distributed to the public at a variety of events, both inside and outside of Lowell, as part of an ongoing effort to promote the City. 

All entries were reviewed by the City’s marketing team:  City Manager Bernard Lynch, Assistant City Manager Adam Baacke, Director of Economic Development Theresa Park, Economic Development Assistant Erin Findlen, Director of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Susan Halter. An additional guest judge was also part of the review committee.

Keep a lookout for these new tote bags at upcoming City events and promotions!