Calling All Creatives (And Newt-Enthusiasts)
Let’s reboot the newt!
You know and love our monthly “Spot the Newt” contest, but did you know that the newt is actually the official mascot of New Hampshire Magazine? That’s right! “Spot” (the Newt) has been with us since the early 2000’s. For years, he was an active member of the magazine, and was spotted throughout the Granite State at events, parades, fairs and more. He even became involved in state politics, and ran a gubernatorial campaign in 2000 and ran for president in 2004, as a member of the Amphibian Party. Even though he didn’t become New Hampshire’s first newt governor, or become the first newt president, he still worked full-time at the magazine until his retirement about 10 years ago. This year, Spot has decided to take a page out of Tom Brady’s playbook, and is officially coming out of retirement!
After a decade of under-log, under-leaf living, Spot is in need of a serious spa day and makeover. What can he say? He wants to look good for his return to life in the spotlight. That’s where you come in.
New Hampshire Magazine is officially launching the Newt Reboot Design Contest! Now through mid-March, send us your best newt mascot suit redesigns. You, the readers, and our editors will vote on the best submissions, and the winning design will be used to create a brand-new look for Spot, which will be unveiled at our Best of New Hampshire party. Plus, we’ll sit down with the winning artist for a Q&A feature about their design!
Pictured above is the current costume. Our current newt suit, circa the early 2000s, is….well….old, tired and a little creepy. Don’t get us wrong, we LOVE Spot, but we’re looking to give the costume a bit of a reboot for 2024.
