Following a three-week community voting period, Delray Beach artist Patricia Torras has been selected as the winner of the “Legacy Through Art” initiative to redesign Old School Square’s logo.
The “Legacy Through Art” initiative was launched by the City of Delray Beach in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority to reflect Old School Square’s “commitment to community, creativity, and cultural preservation.” Last month, Torras, along with two other local artists, emerged as finalists from a field of more than 30 other artists to create a new logo for the local arts campus. The Delray Beach community then cast their votes, of which Torras won by a comfortable margin of about 600, pulling more than 4,000 votes.
As winner of the competition, Torras receives a $5,000 design commission, a spotlight gallery at the Cornell Museum, recognition in all Old School Square branding and media campaigns, and special honors at the official unveiling event.
“I’ve lived and breathed Delray Beach for most of my life,” said Torras in a press release. “As a South Florida native, I’ve always drawn inspiration from the city’s color, architecture, and community energy. To create something so personal and lasting for a place I love—that’s incredibly meaningful.”
