Announcing the NATIONAL LIBERTY MUSEUM’s 2010 CARETOON CONTEST
On March - 19 - 2010
Announcing the NATIONAL LIBERTY MUSEUM’s
2010 CARETOON CONTEST
™
Supported by a grant from the L.W. Pierce Family Foundation
To celebrate its new “Heroes of Character” Exhibition & Program, the National
Liberty Museum invites people of all ages to transform the satirical art form of
cartooning into a medium for peace by creating original artwork expressing the
core values that unite us all… friendship, tolerance, justice, faith and courage.
???? What values do YOUstand for?
???? Who is YOUR favorite
“Hero of Character” —
either historical or
present-day?
???? What would make the
world a better place?
Draw a “Caretoon”
expressing one or more
of these ideas, and
send it to us today.
PRIZES AWARDED IN FOUR CATEGORIES:
$500 ADULT International Prize • $500 ADULT National Prize
$500 STUDENT International Prize • $500 STUDENT National Prize
Mail your Caretoon and entry form by April 15, 2010. Send to:
NATIONAL LIBERTY MUSEUM 321 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19106
Or Email: caretoons@libertymuseum.org
See last year’s winners at libertymuseum.org
Learn more about our “Heroes of Character” program at heroesofcharacter.org
National Liberty Museum’s
Entry Deadline: April 15, 2010
2010 CARETOON CONTEST
™
Supported by a grant from the L.W. Pierce Family Foundation
(please print)
Your Name ________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________
City___________________________________ State__________ Zip ________________
Country __________________________________________________________________
Phone ______________________ Fax __________________ Email__________________
Category you are entering: ???? Adult (age 18 or older) ???? Student (under age 18)
If “student,” what grade? ________ Number of submissions (limit 3): __________
Brief description of each Caretoon you are submitting:
1. _______________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________
How are you submitting your entry(ies)
???? in person (attach an 8.5 x 11 sheet for each Caretoon. Mark envelope: Caretoon Contest)
???? by mail (attach an 8.5 x 11 sheet for each Caretoon. Mark envelope: Caretoon Contest)
Bring or mail to: National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
???? by email (attach a jpeg for each Caretoon; 300 dpi; 8.5 x 11 max. and a scanned completed
copy of this entry form.) Email to: caretoons@libertymuseum.org
I have read and agree to the entry details.
I verify by my signature that my entry(ies) is(are) my original design.
I understand that I must submit an entry form to be considered.
Your signature _______________________________________ Date ________________
Entrants under age 18
Parent’s or Guardian’s Signature ______________________________________________________________
Relationship to Entrant _____________________________________________ Date _______________________
NATIONAL LIBERTY MUSEUM is located in the heart of America’s historic shrines of liberty at
321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 ???? Ph: 215-925-2800 ???? Fax: 215-925-3800 ???? www.libertymuseum.org
Entry Details for the National Liberty Museum’s
2010 CARETOON CONTEST
™
Supported by a grant from the L.W. Pierce Family Foundation
What is a “Caretoon”?:
It is an original cartoon that reflects a positive theme. The theme for 2010 is “Heroes of Character.”
Who should enter?:
The Caretoon Contest is open to anyone interested in participating.
All ages and levels of artistic ability are invited to submit an entry (ies).
Deadline for entries: April 15, 2010. Winners only will be notified by May 15, 2010.
Judging:
Entries will be judged in four categories: 1) International Adults, 2) National Adults (age 18 or older),
3) International Students, 4) National Students (under age 18). Caretoons will be judged by a panel of
professional cartoonists, educators, Museum staff and others. Entries will be judged on creativity,
originality and message. All judges’ decisions are final.
Prizes:
A $500 prize will be awarded in each of the four categories.
How to create a Caretoon:
A Caretoon must be your original creation.
Caretoons featuring copyrighted or pre-designed clip art or other images are not acceptable.
You can create your Caretoon freehand or electronically.
Caretoons may be created in black & white or in color.
Caretoons must include a graphic; text is optional.
Each Caretoon must be presented on a separate 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper.
Caretoons may be any size provided they fit on an 8.5 x 11 sheet.
How to enter the contest:
There are no entry fees; no purchases of any kind are required.
Complete a Caretoon entry form available online at www.libertymuseum.org.
Please submit no more than three Caretoons per person.
Print your name on each Caretoon exactly how it appears on your entry form.
If you are submitting your Caretooon(s) via email, attach your entry form
and each Caretoon in jpeg format: must be 300 dpi; no larger than 8.5 x 11.
How to submit your entry:
Caretoons may be submitted by mail, in-person, or by email.
Mail to: Caretoon Contest, National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
In Person: Bring your Caretoon & Entry Form to the Museum. Hours are 10am-5pm, Tuesday –Sunday.
You will receive FREE admission if you bring an original Caretoon.
Note: Free admission does not apply to guided group tours.
Email: Caretoons@libertymuseum.org
Usage rights:
Caretoons will not be returned to their creator. The Museum reserves the right to display and/or publish your Caretoon entry
and adjust its dimensions as needed. You will be credited for your work wherever your Caretoon appears. All entrants
receive free membership to the National Liberty Museum and copies of any publication in which their Caretoon appears.
NATIONAL LIBERTY MUSEUM is located in the heart of America’s historic shrines of liberty at
321 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106 ???? Ph: 215-925-2800 ???? Fax: 215-925-3800 ???? www.libertymuseum.org
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