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This article is from June 18, 2008, and is no longer current.

Call For Submissions: TypeGallery2008

The TypeGallery is a showcase of new typeface design presented by The Society of Typographic Aficionados. The TypeGallery will be exhibited during TypeCon2008, and many works will travel internationally after the conference. All typefaces shown at TypeCon2008 will also become part of a permanent online exhibition on the TypeGallery site. Some works may also be selected for print publication by SOTA.
SPECIFICATIONS
* Typefaces must have been created, published, or significantly updated between June 2007 and July 2008.
* You may submit either a traditional type specimen or a typographic design piece displaying your font in use.
* Artwork may be in color or black and white.
* Maximum artwork size is 11″x17″ or A3.
* Each submission must be mounted flush on an 11″ x 17″ or A3 piece of white foamcore board. You must provide two (2) mounted copies of each submission.
* Digital files must be provided for each submission. Supply unlocked 300 dpi press-ready PDFs or editable vector EPS files. Files must be Mac-compatible and scalable. Convert all fonts to paths in the illustration program, and embed all fonts in PDF files. Please proof your digital files carefully before submitting.
* Limit three (3) typeface submissions from a single designer or foundry.
SUBMISSION FEES
* There is a fee of $15 per submission to help cover costs. Fees are waived for SOTA members, TypeCon2008 attendees, speakers, and sponsors.
* To pay securely online using a credit card or electronic funds transfer, go to https://www.typesociety.org/typegallerypay.html.
* To pay by check or money order (in US funds drawn on US banks only), make payable to SOTA, and mail to:
SOTA TypeGallery
c/o Jon Coltz
3917 York Ave N
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
USA
Please enclose a copy of your submission form(s) with payment.
HOW TO SUBMIT
* Download and fill out the text form or print and complete the PDF form (use one form for each typeface submission), and attach a copy to the back of your mounted artwork. This completed text file must also accompany your digital files.
* Email artwork and submission forms to [email protected]. Attachment file size must not exceed 12 mb per email. Email URLS for downloading larger files.
* Write TYPECON2008/TYPEGALLERY somewhere on your package. Ship mounted submissions (well-packaged to prevent damage) to:
TypeCon2008 TypeGallery
c/o Carima El-Behairy
P22 Type Foundry
48 1/2 Berkley Pl
Buffalo, NY 14209
USA
TEL 1-716-885-4490
Digital files and mounted artwork must be received by JULY 9, 2008.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL P22 WITH QUESTIONS! It’s a delivery phone number for express courier shipments only. If you have questions, email [email protected], or call 1-510-748-0784.

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