This summer, JTPL is hosting a Library Card Design Contest and we want YOU to participate! We’re inviting all youth up to age 17 to create a new library card design for JTPL that will be used as special limited edition library cards and more. Scroll down to learn all the details and get started on your own design!
Who can enter?
There are 2 groups: youth up to age 10, and youth ages 11-17.
What are the rules?
- Entries must be accompanied by a complete, official entry form. You can download one here or pick one up from the Jeffersonville or Clarksville library.
- Your design must be completed using the official template.
- All artwork in your design must be original, previously unpublished, and free of copyright restrictions.
- The basic card dimension is 3 1/4 x 2 inches. Both horizontal and vertical designs will be considered.
- The selected design (s) will have the Jeffersonville Township Public Library wording added to it. Please keep this in mind as you create your design.
- Artwork that is found offensive or not appropriate for the contest will not be considered.
- If artwork does not meet the previous guidelines, it will not be considered, no exceptions.
Can I create my design on paper?
Absolutely! Paper submissions using colored pencil, pen, paint, camera, or computer-generated art are permitted. Artwork should be two-dimensional for printing purposes.
Can I create my design on a computer?
Absolutely! You can create a computer-generated or digital photographic design but it must be two-dimensional for printing purposes and with a resolution of at least 300 dpi. You must save your design as a JPG, PSD, AI, EPS, or PNG file in order to submit electronically.
How do I enter?
You can submit your designs in person to the Youth Services Department at the Jeffersonville library; or you can send it as an email attachment in JPG, PSD, AI, EPS, or PNG format to David Seckman at dseckman@jefflibrary.org.
The deadline for all design entries is Monday, August 1, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. (or midnight if submitting electronically).
How will these designs be used?
The winning design(s) will be used as special limited edition library cards and also be used on library
card promotional materials, including posters, bags, bookmarks, forms and fliers and the library ‘s
website. All rights to the artwork will belong to the Jeffersonville Township Public Library, 211 E. Court, Ave., Jeffersonville, IN 47130. Winning artwork may need to be modified to comply with Jeffersonville Township Public Library branding guidelines.
Click here to download a copy of these rules. We can’t wait to see what you create!