Graceful Envelope Contest

The following link will delight anyone who loves to letter or just appreciates lettering art. Each year the Graceful Envelope Contest is sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers and administered by the Washington Calligraphers Guild. Calligraphers from around the country vie for top honors by creating an envelope design. In addition to promoting the art of calligraphy, the Graceful Envelope Contest celebrates the role of letters in binding people together and serves as a reminder that the people who deliver the mail are career government employees who take pride in their work and care about the communities they serve.

See this year’s winners and learn more about the contest at http://calligraphersguild.org/envwinners2009.html

This year’s theme was Address the Environment. Entrants were urged to design an envelope that promotes the preservation of our natural world and address it artistically. A trio of judges looked for skill in lettering, effective use of color and design, and creative interpretation of the theme. Enjoy!

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