2024 Graceful Envelope Winners

With the theme Mapping the World's Cities, the 2024 Graceful Envelope Contest challenged artists to select a location and convey its unique attributes that put it “on the map.” Then—using artistry, lettering and the integration of postage stamps—capture the spirit of the special place.
       Judging the 2024 contest were US State Department calligrapher Samantha Singson, professional calligrapher and art educator Nahid Tootoonchi and professional calligrapher/illustrator Lubna Zahid. The trio met in person on July 27 and evaluated more than 200 entries based on the following criteria:

• Creative interpretation of the contest theme, Mapping the World's Cities, to transform an ordinary envelope into a work of art.

• Quality of calligraphy or artistic lettering used to address the envelope.

• Effective use of color and design, including integration of postage stamp(s).

Please note:

• It was left to the judges' discretion to determine the number and designation of winners in each division: Adults; students in grades 9-12; grades 5-8; grades 1-4. 

• List of winners and locations.

• Certificates were emailed to winners (including honorable mentions) on 8/13/24, so if you didn't receive one please contact swerdloff@gmail.com.

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