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2008 Graceful Envelope Contest Winners
This year marks the 14th year of the contest, and the theme--C's the Day!--invited lettering artists to design an envelope around anything beginning with the letter C. The judges looked for skill in lettering, effective use of color and design, and creative interpretation of the theme. The 2008 entries were judged by three professionals in the fields of lettering and graphic design: Sheila Waters, internationally known master calligrapher, illuminator, teacher and author of Foundations of Calligraphy; professional designer and calligrapher Lee Ann Clark whose clients include the Washington Ballet and the Prince of Wales Foundation; and Michael Shea, graphic designer for the National Association of Letter Carriers. The contest was created in 1995 by the Smithsonian Institution's National Postal Museum, which administered it until delegating responsibility to the Washington Calligraphers Guild in 2001. Beginning in 2003, the National Association of Letter Carriers agreed to partner with the Washington Calligraphers Guild to sponsor the contest. In addition to promoting the art of calligraphy, the Graceful Envelope Contest celebrates the role of letters in binding people together and serves as a reminder that the people who deliver the mail are career government employees who take pride in their work and care about the communities they serve. The 2008 adult division winner and honorable mention envelopes will be on display in the lobby of the National Association of Letter Carriers headquarters building, 100 Indiana Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001 from approximately Sept. 2, 2008 to August 1, 2009. Open to the public free of charge Monday through Friday (except holidays), 8-6 Eastern time, the building is located near Union Station and the U.S. Capitol, at the intersection of Louisiana Ave. and First St. NW. If you need further information about visiting the exhibit, call 202-662-2851 or email. View the 2008 winning Graceful Envelopes Thumbnails
of winning entries: Student Competition:
Congratulations to the following winners of the 2008 Graceful Envelope Contest: ADULT CATEGORY Best in Show: First Place: Winners: Honorable Mentions: Winners: CHILDREN’S CATEGORY Winners: Graceful Envelope logo by Gini Ogle ~
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