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Paul Carlson Memorial Print Competition

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Overview

The Paul Carlson Memorial Print Competition was first held on May 8, 1980 at the Lawrence Public Library. Paul was a late member of our club who was a master printmaker.

The first contest was won by Lawrence CC (That's us) with 495 points; 2nd was Greater Lynn CC with 477 points, and 3rd was Kenoza CC with 456 points.

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Who can participate?  
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Competition date: April 30, 2008
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Submission deadline:  
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Contact Malcolm Anderson
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Rules:

    1. Each club may submit 20 black and white prints, with no restrictions on subject matter. Prints may be any size up to 16" by 20".

    2. All prints must be mounted, with a maximum mount size of 16x20 in.

    3. Framed prints are not eligible.

    4. Prints must be identified on the back with the maker's name, title of print and Camera Club.

    5. Record sheets and number labels will be distributed about one month before the competition, to be filled in by each club's print chairman. Record sheets should be returned to the Merrimack Valley CC Paul Carlson Memorial Print Competition Coordinator at least one week before the competition. Prints may be brought in on the night of the competition.

    6. Each club must supply one judge who is not familiar with the work of that club's printmakers. Each club will be responsible for its judge's expenses.

    7. Prints will be scored by the judges on a 3 - 10 point basis. The scores will be recorded by the Merrimack Valley Camera Club, with additional sets of score sheets available for other club representatives.

    8. The total score for each print will be the total of the 3 judges score for that print. Print makers will be awarded 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 5 Honorable Mention ribbons. In the event of tie scores, the judges will be asked to rank order equal scores without changing the point scores.

    9. The points for each club will be totaled and the highest scoring club will be given an award. In the event of a tie, the club with the highest ranking print will be the winner.

    10. Cost of awards, stickers, and postage will be shared by the participating clubs.

    11. Ribbons will be given to club representatives for distribution at their club meetings. Awards will be available for presentation to the winning club the night of the competition.

    12. Prints entered in the competition will each receive a "Paul Carlson Memorial Print Competition" label with date and award space.

    13. Prints shall not have been entered in any previous Paul Carlson Memorial Print Competition.

    14. No more than 4 prints may be entered from any one maker.

    15. A person may enter through one club only.


 
 

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