Artistic envelope contest

This year again, we don't break the tradition and the Artistic envelope contest is back for the 17th Impact. The theme of our contest will be the Euro 2016. Make you own team with the characters you want but don't forget to add at least one of Japan Expo’s mascots: Chibi Dino, the geisha, the samurai, the school girl…

The rules are simple: you must decorate an envelope you own way (drawing, collage, fabric, painting) and send it to us.

Requirements                                                                                                                                         You must decorate the front of your envelope, meaning the side including our address and a stamp. The back of your envelope can remain blank. Let your imagination take over: originality will pay off!

The envelope must remain as it is (do not put it in another envelope).

Medium
All the formats are accepted (standard size, handmade…) as long as it is an envelope.

Theme
Don’t forget to respect the theme of this year: Euro 2016. The envelope must also include at least one of Japan Expo’s characters (Chibi Dino, the geisha, the samurai, the school girl…)

Participation                                                                                                                                        Send your work to the following address:
Japan Expo
Concours d'enveloppes artistiques
14 place Georges POMPIDOU
93160 Noisy-le-Grand – France

Do not forget to include in the envelope a piece of paper with your details: name, surname, age, email and postal address and/or write them on the back of the envelope.

Prize giving                                                                                                                                                The three winners selected will receive a free entry to Japan Expo 17th Impact, valid for the day of their choice (Thursday, Friday or Sunday) which will be sent at the end of the contest via email, as well as a surprise gift to pick up at the Animation Desk upon presentation of your ID.

Deadline                                                                                                                                              Three sessions will be organized from April 29 to June 10, 2015:

• April 29 to May 12
• May 13 to May 26
• May 27 to June 10

Please make sure you send it on time as there is a bank holidays in May which will influence the French postal system. Mails sent after June 10th 2016 will not be considered as valid.

Good Luck!

Session 1:

• 1st - Manon I. (Palaiseau - 91)
• 2nd - Vincent H. (Saint Rémy-lès-Chevreuse - 78)
• 3rd - Céline V. (Wavre, Belgique)

Session 2:

• 1st - Thibaut T. (Les Ulis – 91)
• 2nd -Tiffanie L. (Prigonrieux – 24)
• 3rd - Clara G. (St Amand les eaux –  59)

Session 3:

• 1st - Vi-Anh N. (Villejuif - 94)
• 2nd - Eugénie L. (Grenoble - 38)
• 3rd - Pierre G. (Sceaux - 92)

Q. : I’m afraid my envelope will get damaged during its journey. I want to put it in another envelope, what do you think about it?                                                                                                   A. : The rules do not allow it. The envelope must be sent as it is. However you can include a message for the postman to handle it with care.

Q. : I have already bought a ticket for the festival. Can I give it to a friend if I win?                        A. : Yes of course, the tickets are not personalized.

Q. : Can we use computer devices for this contest?                                                                            A. : Yes, you can use all the techniques you want, as long as it is on an envelope and that it is sent by post.

Q. : Collage is allowed so I can make a drawing and glue it on the envelope, this is regarded as collage isn’t it?                                                                                                                                            A. : No, collage means there are decorative materials (glitters, fabric, pearls…)

Q. : Can I reproduce a drawing?                                                                                                             A. : Yes. It is the global originality of the envelope that will be rewarded

Q. : Can I make the envelope myself?                                                                                                    A. : Yes.

Q. : Does the envelope need to be made of paper or can I create a patchwork with different materials (as long as it has the form and rigidity of a paper envelope)?                                          A. : Be creative, the envelope can be handmade.

Q. : Do I also need to decorate the back of the envelope?                                                                A. : It is not an obligation but you can do it.

Q. : Will the back of the envelope be taken into account if I decorate it?                                           A. : We take into account the totality of your work but 90% of the judgment will be based on the front.

Q. : When will the results be submitted?                                                                                                A. : In general, one week after the end of the session the latest.

Q. : When do I get the free entry if I win?                                                                                              A. : After the end of the contest, you will receive your invitation via email.

Q. : Can I take part in every single session?                                                                                          A. : Yes, you can take part in every session, but you must send a new envelope every time.