Official City of Longmont Flag Redesign

This summer, Longmont’s Art in Public Places (AIPP) program, on behalf of the City of Longmont, invited community members to submit applications to design a new official City of Longmont flag.

Public meeting to review submitted flag design applications

On Saturday, Aug. 22 a 9 am at the Longmont Museum, the selection panel of AIPP Commissioners, Longmont Rotary members and community members will review the submitted flag design applications. The public is welcome to attend this meeting and share their input. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

• Doors open, 8:15 am with light refreshments
• Meeting starts, 9 am
• Panel discussion, 9 – 11 am
• Break (public who wish to speak must sign up before break)
• Public invited to be heard, 12 – 1 pm

Following the meeting, the selection panel will vote on three semi-finalists, who will be announced near the end of August. Each will be asked to create a distinctive flag using symbolism, color and strong flag design principles to reflect community feedback, shared values and aspirations for the future.

The public will have a chance to vote on their preferences among the three semi-finalists designs via a survey this fall. City Council will make a final decision on the City’s flag following the public preference survey.

Each semi-finalist will be paid $1,000 for their redesign proposal, and the finalist will receive an additional $1,500 for a City Council-adopted redesign.

The current flag was designed in 1974 by Longmont resident Glenn Troester through a Longmont Rotary Club flag design competition. Following community feedback about the City’s current flag late last year, Longmont City Council directed the AIPP Advisory Board to explore options for commissioning a new flag. Council approved the redesign process proposed by AIPP at the May 26, 2026, City Council meeting.

The City’s is excited to present this opportunity as we celebrate Colorado’s 150th birthday and 155 years since Longmont’s founding.

This opportunity was open to people of all ages who currently live in Longmont, Colorado, as well as members of Native Nations whose ancestral homelands include the Longmont area.

For any questions, contact Art in Public Places at AIPP@LongmontColorado.gov or by calling 303-651-8924.