Graceful Envelope Contest: The Superlative Letter S

A fun way to jump-start a creative 2014 is by entering the Graceful
Envelope Contest, conducted by the Washington (DC) Calligraphers Guild and
the National Association of Letter Carriers.

The 2014 theme, The Superlative Letter S, asks calligraphers to create a
Graceful Envelope by symbolizing some sentiment starting with the letter S and
addressing it in sublime or spirited script. Deadline is March 24, 2014;
there is no entry fee.

See the Call for Entries
<http://www.calligra phersguild. org/envelope. html>for rules and a
downloadable
flier <http://www.calligra phersguild. org/PDF/2014Grac efulEnvCall. pdf>.
Please spread the word among your guilds and local schools, because there
are three separate categories for children. Winners will be chosen based on
artistic hand lettering, creative interpretation of the theme and effective
use of color and design, including incorporation of postage stamp(s).

Get inspiration or just enjoy the eye candy by viewing past winning
envelopes. Links are at http://www.calligra phersguild. org/envelope. html

--Lorraine Swerdloff
Graceful Envelope contest coordinator

<http://www.calligra phersguild. org/envelope. html>

Stop Press - News Update

Dear Members and Followers,

Just a quick entry with some updates.

1st March - last day to submit a name for our exhibition about the Sutherland Shire at Cronulla Central. Email Valerie or Patricia with your entry.

9th March - Our AGM - we need you - can you help!

20th April - Working Day for the Cronulla Central exhibition at our usual hall meeting place.

Start 2013 with the Graceful Envelope Contest!

Dear Members and Followers,

Recently found, so you may be interested in it.

As you begin 2013 with new projects and renewed creativity, you are
invited to deliver your artistic vision -- on an envelope!

That's the challenge of the Graceful Envelope Contest, conducted by
the Washington (DC) Calligraphers Guild and the National Association
of Letter Carriers. There is no entry fee.

The 2013 theme, A World of Change, asks calligraphers to create a
Graceful Envelope that represents some change from the past or a kind
of change you might like to see in the future. Winners will be chosen
based on artistic hand lettering, creative interpretation of the theme
and effective use of color and design, including incorporation of
postage stamp(s).

Visit http://www.calligra phersguild. org/ for contest rules and to see
past winning envelopes. The deadline is Monday, February 26.

Happy lettering!

Lorraine Swerdloff
Contest coordinator for the Washington Calligraphers Guild