Ex libris competition rules: Gdansk Lions 2008

(from the press release)

1. Competition is generally open - all authors of graphic signs can participate.

2. The aim of the competition is the promotion of the history and culture of the City of Gdansk, most importantly of the characters of lions, which are symbols of the majesty of the good king and which since 550 years have protected Gdansk's coat of arms.

3. The event is held under the honorary patronage of Pawel Adamowicz, the president of the City of Gdansk.

4. The organisers of the competition are as follows:
"Treasure Island" Gdansk Archipelago of Culture
"Gdansk Community" Foundation

5. Each entrant can submit an unlimited number of ex libris (bookplates), which contain the motif of lion, Gdansk motifs as well as both mentioned motifs together. The entries must be artist's own work. At least one of these has to be made especially for the competition (not presented previously). Each ex libris has to contain such inscription as "Gdanskie Lwy" in Polish or "Gdansk Lions" in English. The dimensions of ex libris should not exceed 15 x 10 cm.

6. Ex libris should be submitted in three signed copies with the following data (...)


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