In celebration of the Rowdies 50th anniversary, the club has launched Posters for Purpose, a new program offering local artists a platform to showcase their work while benefiting nonprofit organizations in Florida. Each artist was tasked with creating a poster relating to the Rowdies half century of heritage and the club’s place in Tampa Bay’s history.
All proceeds from the sale of each poster will go directly to a nonprofit organization chosen by the artist. Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, Equality Florida, and Redlands Christian Migrant Association are the three nonprofits that will receive funds from this year’s Posters for Purpose campaign.
Posters are available for purchase for $40 exclusively from The Bay Republic team store at Al Lang Stadium and online at TheBayRepublic.com. A limited number of posters signed by the 2025 Rowdies roster are also available for $80 in the stadium team store.
“Rowdies Roots” – Benefitting Equality Florida
Designed by Tampa Bay native and longtime Rowdies fan, Miss Crit (AKA Laura Spencer), “Rowdies Roots” is a celebration of the club’s inaugural season and championship win in 1975. The style of the poster is inspired by the work of Milton Glaser, one of the most iconic graphic designers of the 1970s. Elements of the poster were taken directly from original photos of Rowdies fans and players from the club’s original era. All proceeds from the “Rowdies Roots” poster support Equality Florida.
“Hometown Hero” – Benefitting Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
Designed by Ysanne Taylor, “Hometown Hero” is a celebration of the Rowdies 2012 NASL championship victory at Al Lang Stadium, when Tampa Bay’s own Jeff Attinella became a club legend with three saves in the decisive penalty shootout over Minnesota. The championship-clinching moments play out in a comic book style, capturing the joyous moment of the Rowdies adding their second star above the crest. All proceeds from the “Hometown Hero” poster support Crisis Center of Tampa Bay.
“Rowdies Rule the Bay” – Benefiting Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA)
Designed by Alexandra Wuyke, “Rowdies Rule the Bay” pays homage to the Rowdies place in Tampa Bay history over the last half century. Wuyke offers her unique interpretation of our region as a map, featuring iconic Tampa Bay landmarks that have stood the test of time and shout-outs to the unique culture of the area. The poster also showcases the two primary homes of the Rowdies in their history, Tampa Stadium in the Original Era and the club’s home over the last decade Al Lang Stadium. All proceeds from the “Rowdies Rule the Bay” poster support RCMA.
Meet the Artists
Miss Critt – Miss Crit (Laura Spencer) is an Illustrator born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. With a style that is a little bit spooky and a little bit psychedelic, Miss Crit designs with her third-eye wide open. She brings together traditional fine art techniques, narrative storytelling devices, and digital design technology to craft quaint and quirky illustrations. Learn more at themisscritt.com.
Ysanne Taylor – Ysanne Taylor is an illustrator, designer, photographer, and Florida native. She currently serves as Art Director for I Love the Burg & That’s So Tampa. Learn more at ysannetaylor.com.
Alexandra Wuyke – Alexandra Wuyke is a travel artist with a desire to create art that inspires adventure, invites connection, and ignites curiosity. Her passion is taking travel photos and using them as references for her paintings, transforming them from a picture on a camera roll (or phone cloud) to a custom piece displayed on your wall. Learn more at alexandrawuykeart.com.
