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2009 Poster/t-shirt contest Win $500!! We need entries!

Started by Lord William, April 05, 2009, 11:42:08 PM

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Lord William

Greetings. We want to spread the word about our annual poster/t-shirt design contest. Hopefully some of you out there will want to submit your artwork for consideration. The entry fee is reasonable, and if you win you get $500, plus your artwork goes on this years poster, t-shirt, and any other advertising we might consider. Be one the few... join the other past 22 artists and get remembered and recognized for years to come!


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

2.   A vertical format 18" x 24" in a two, three, or four color scheme.

3.   The artist should submit full-size 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. Artwork will be screenprinted on posters and concession items such as t-shirts.

4.   All entries are due by May 15, 2009, and the winner will be notified by June 30, 2009.

5.   The Alabama Renaissance Faire retains the right to photograph and/or exhibit all entries.  Non-winners' work will be returned on or before November 27, 2009. Artists may pick up their work on November 27, 2009. After this date, all entries not claimed will become property of the Alabama Renaissance Faire.

6.   A prize of $500 will be paid to the winner on receipt of camera-ready artwork or disk containing computer design due on or before July 17, 2009.

7.   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.

8. Entries due by May 15, 2009.

Ship work prepaid to:
Alabama Renaissance Faire
Florence City Schools
541 Riverview Drive
Florence, AL 35630


9. Entry fee is $10. Make checks payable to - Alabama Renaissance Faire. If mailed as a classroom project, in one package of 5 entries or more, fee is $1.00 per student.

10. Attach a label to your entry including your name, address, city, state, zip, and phone, so we'll know who it belongs to, and for return of entry.

PREPARATION OF ENTRIES
1.   The artist should submit a full-size, color comprehensive layout on a rigid board.  Artists who design their entries on computer may submit a reduced version of their artwork. The winner will be required to prepare final artwork.
2.  Poster size is 18" x 24" in a full bleed; two, three or four colors (spot color/tints only)
3.  The poster theme should reflect the Medieval/Renaissance era.
4.  The following information must be included in the poster design:
     a.  The Faire's name: Alabama Renaissance Faire
     b.  Date of the Faire: October 24-25, 2009
     c.  The place: Florence, Alabama
5.  Poster designs may be produced in any media suitable for spot color reproduction


STATEMENT OF RIGHTS
The Alabama Renaissance Faire retains the right to photograph and/or exhibit all entries.  Non-winners' works will be returned on/or before November 27, 2009. 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 15, 2009, 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.