Win $500! Design the poster/t-shirt for the 2010 Faire!

[Lord William]

Greetings everyone! Some have noted that the poster rules were confusing in some key areas, so we went back and redid them in an easier to understand format. Hopefully this will get more to submit something, as we really want to get as many entries as possible! Spread the word... art lovers, faire lovers, anyone you think might like to send an entry in! Send one yourself!! :<D

PREPARATION OF ENTRIES

1. The design must reflect the Medieval/Renaissance era.

2. The entry should be in a vertical format 18" x 24."

3. The following information must be included in the poster design:

         a. The Faire's name: Alabama Renaissance Faire
         b. Date of the Faire: October 23-24, 2010
         c. The place: Florence, Alabama

4. The artist must submit a full-size (18" x 24") color comprehensive layout on rigid board. Artists who design their entries on computer may submit a reduced version of their artwork while maintaining the 18" x 24" proportions. The winner will be required to prepare final artwork. The winning design will be screenprinted on posters and concession items such as t-shirts.

5. Poster designs may be produced in any media suitable for reproduction.

6. All entries are due by May 14, 2010, and the winner will be notified by June 30, 2010.

7. A prize of $500 will be paid to the winner on receipt of camera-ready artwork or disk containing computer design to be submitted no later than July 16, 2010.

8. A panel of judges will make the final determination of the winning entry based on artistic merit and suitability as a visual image for the Alabama Renaissance Faire.

Send entries to:

    Alabama Renaissance Faire
    Florence City Schools
    541 Riverview Drive
    Florence, AL 35630

ENTRY FEE: $10.00 – Make check payable to Alabama Renaissance Faire. If mailed as a classroom project in one package of five or more entries, entry fee is $1.00 per student.

STATEMENT OF RIGHTS

The Alabama Renaissance Faire retains the right to photograph and/or exhibit all entries. The winning artist releases all rights to the Alabama Renaissance Faire.

CARE OF ENTRIES

Every precaution will be taken in handling entries, but the Alabama Renaissance Faire assumes no responsibility for loss or damage. The Alabama Renaissance Faire reserves the right to reproduce any work accepted in the competition for publicity purposes.

DELIVERY AND PICK UP

Hand deliveries will be accepted May 14, 2010, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the office of the Florence City Schools, 541 Riverview Drive, Florence, Alabama. Non-winners' works may be picked up on or before November 26, 2010. After this date, all entries not claimed will become property of the Alabama Renaissance Faire.