Print Contest
Prepare & Deliver Prints
The Fourth Step —
The table below gives the requirements of your submitted print. Your print is subject to refusal if you fail to follow these guidelines. Prints that are mounted on thin material or are smaller than allowed do not handle well by the judge or in the presentation. Be aware that the prints are handled a lot and moved a lot. We try to be careful but damage can and does happen.
Print Specifications
| Answer | Minimum | Maximum | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Print Size | 8 x 10 or 80 sq in | 16 x 20 | ||
| Mounting Board | Required | 11 x 14 | 16 x 20 | |
| Total Thickness | 3/8 | Not flexible | ||
| Mat | Optional | |||
| Mat Color | Any | No Writing on Mat | ||
| Plastic Covering | Optional | |||
| ID Label Required | Yes | |||
| ID Label Location | Upper Left on the Reverse | |||
| Maker ID on Front | No | No Writing on Front | ||
| All dimensions are in inches. Orientation may be portrait or landscape | ||||
Remember to insure your digital versions match the prints and are uploaded prior to turning in your prints. Bring cash with you to pay the fees. Credit card processing and on-line payment systems are not available.
Print Schedule
| Year | Period | Collect Dates | Result Date | Judge Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Annual | Annual Banquet Feb 7, 2026 | ||
| 2026 | T-1 | April 16 | ||
| 2026 | T-2 | July 16 | ||
| 2026 | T-3 | October 15 | ||
| 2026 | Annual | Annual Banquet in 2027 |
Your Print Label
A print label in PDF format is available by clicking the image at the right. It is designed to be fillable. Also note that it is designed to print two-up on letter size pager. The resulting two labels will be portrait format 5.5 X 8.5 inches. Suggest you fill two labels at once, print, then change what you need and print two more. That is the most efficient method. These were tested but browser and programs introduce variables that might cause you issues. If you can't get it to work properly we will accept hand-filled forms but the typed ones are much easier to read. Any questions or issues phone the Print Chair.
Official Rules and Guidelines