Submissions are due by Monday, August 11th at 2PM.

• Click here to submit your application/contact information.
• Submit your artwork (see requirements below) via WeTransfer.com to programs@laurelhillphl.com

Challenge Rules/Details:

• One entry per person
• No fee to enter
• No age or residency restrictions

Artwork Specifications:

• Artwork must be original to the person and cannot include any copyrighted imagery or obscenities.
• Multicolor artwork may be translated into a one-color print on either a light or dark background (depending on the merchandise type) and appear alongside the Friends of Laurel Hill logo.
• Artwork should be submitted at full desired print size (1:1 scale up to 12” wide by 14” tall). Laurel Hill retains the right to resize artwork within these bounds as necessary, but will not crop artwork in any way.
• Accepted file formats:
  • Preferred: Vector files – Adobe Illustrator (.ai); Scalable Vector Graphic (.svg); Layered EPS (.eps)Vector PDF (.pdf)
  • Accepted: High resolution images at full print size & 300dpi (.jpg, .png, .bmp, .tif, etc.).
    Note: Opening a file, resizing it and updating to 300dpi does not make it print ready. It must be originally created at 300dpi.
• Artwork can include the artist’s signature/name if desired, either at the bottom of the artwork or incorporated into the artwork in an unobtrusive way.

Usage Rights:

• Artist will retain ownership of the original artwork and may continue to use/publish it in any way they would like.
• By submitting artwork, artist grants Laurel Hill permission to print it on branded Laurel Hill t-shirts, tote bags, magnets, and/or notecards to be sold by Laurel Hill to raise money for Laurel Hill. Artist also agrees to their work to be shared online, on social media, and other communications.
• Laurel Hill reserves the right to reject any or all submissions, with or without reason.

Communication:

• All artists will be notified 2 weeks after the entry deadline – with announcement of the 3 finalists.
• Public vote will be open for 2 weeks to select a winner between the 3 finalists. If the vote is split, Laurel Hill may select the winner.

Prizes:

1 Winner:

• $250 in cash
• Membership for 2 to Laurel Hill (Supporter Level)
• Recognition on social media, website, and in other communications
• Artwork to be printed, framed, and displayed in museum or gift shop with label identifying the winner, year.
• Name of winner on t-shirt (optional)
• Two (2) T-shirts Runners-Up

2 Runners-Up:

• Membership for 1 to Laurel Hill (Individual Level)
• Recognition in social media, website, and other communications
• Artwork to be printed, framed, and displayed in museum or gift shop with label identifying winner, year.

The importance of Laurel Hill is realized in our connection to infinitely diverse regional, national and personal histories. These histories are often best illustrated by and interpreted through our irreplaceable archival records. Laurel Hill’s collections span the entire history of both cemeteries, from their founding to the present day. The collection contains maps, blueprints, minute books, photographs, contracts, financial documents, ledgers, and newspaper clippings, as well as a small number of objects. The highlight of our collection, however, is the extensive burial records we hold on over 150,000 interments between the two cemeteries. Through The Archives Preservation Fund, we aim to ensure accessibility and encourage the use of these unique resources, while safeguarding them for future generations by fundraising for archival quality housing materials.

The Friends gratefully acknowledge Mr. Richard Wood Snowden for his continued commitment to and support of the Archives Preservation Project.