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Date: 5/27/2025
Subject: Art Show Submission Deadline Extended - June 10
From: IAMPETH



We know many of you are putting the finishing touches on your submissions for the members art show. Whether you’re laying down the last few strokes, or are still thinking about submitting, take the next couple of weeks to submit your entry!


Art Show submissions are now due June 10 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.


Open to calligraphers of all levels, submitted pieces will be displayed during the IAMPETH 2025 Annual Conference. International and domestic submissions are encouraged. You do not need to be present at the conference to participate.

Submit Your Art

Art Show Guidelines:


Create a piece inspired by the conference location in Norfolk, VA. Norfolk is a vibrant city nestled along the Chesapeake Bay, offering a perfect blend of history, culture, and coastal charm. Known for its bustling waterfront, Norfolk boasts stunning views, lively marinas, and a rich maritime heritage, with attractions like the USS Wisconsin and the Nauticus Museum. Beyond its history, the city has a thriving arts scene, from the Virginia Opera to the Chrysler Museum of Art. Norfolk is also home to the world’s largest Naval base and over 100 mermaid statues.


Let the themes of water, service, creative expression and maritime connection inspire you to create a piece to share with the calligraphy community. Whether scribing your favorite seaside poem, or writing a piece in honor of a veteran, let the themes of water, service, creative expression and maritime connection inspire you.

  • Submission is free.

  • You must be a current IAMPETH member to enter.

  • Entries will be accepted until June 10

  • Each artist may submit up to three pieces for consideration (submit one form per piece)

  • Only original analog artwork created for this exhibition will be accepted (i.e., no Digital/Procreate art).

Submission Categories:

  • Broad Edge

  • Pointed Pen

  • Engrossing and Illumination

  • Penmanship/Handwriting

Artwork sizes:

  • 8 x 10 inches

  • 11 x 14 inches

  • 12 x 18 inches

Technical Specifications for Submissions

  • Image Resolution: 600 dpi minimum

  • Must include one straight-on scan of the full art piece

  • You may submit up to five images total


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