Handmade Design: Call for Entries

Handmade Design is a silent auction fundraiser presented by the Society of Typographic Aficionados in conjunction with Loyola University New Orleans. Works donated to Handmade Design will be sold via a three month long silent auction with all proceeds supporting the Greater New Orleans Foundation Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund.

Silent Auction

June 2011 – August 2011

Opening Reception

Tuesday, July 5th, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Loyola University New Orleans, Collins C. Diboll Gallery

Submission Requirements

Submit designs that explore the boundaries of type and design. This exploration must include something typographic that has been created by hand. This could include silkscreen, letterpress, printmaking, calligraphy, engraving, relief printing, sculpture, hand lettering, and so forth.

Works may include commercial or self-initiated experimental designs. All pieces must be ready to hang.

Download the submission form. (One completed form must accompany each piece.)

Please send a digital image (JPEG format) of each submission to dmarx@loyno.edu with “Handmade Design TypeCon2011” in the subject line.

Send ready to hang work to:

Loyola University New Orleans
Attn: Daniela Marx
Collins C. Diboll Gallery
6363 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119

Please note that submitted work will not be returned.

Submission Deadline — Extended

June 7th, 2011

Please email dmarx@loyno.edu with any questions.