FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the contest?

Storytime Bookshop and FrogPatch Paper & Works have partnered together to launch a first-in-the-area All Ages Envelope Art Contest. Inspired by our experiences of what it’s like living dyslexia, or what it’s like to support others with Dyslexia, we want to know what Dyslexia looks and feels like...to you.

Are there prizes?

Yes. The winner and finalists of each category receive a nifty prize bundle. An album of winners, finalists, and entries that we enjoy will be archived at Storytime Bookshop through the next two seasons.

What ages do you accept artwork from?

The All-Ages Envelope Art Contest is just that, all ages. Dyslexia does not discriminate based on age or gender, so neither do we. The Contest has multiple age categories, which means entries that do not include a completed copy of the above form (or all the information it requests in a similar format) will be disqualified.

What size should my envelope be?

For this first year, some envelopes are provided by FrogPatch Paper & Works, However, you may use any size envelope you wish. Envelopes can be picked up at the following locations:

• 20 N Benton Street, Kennewick WA, FrogPatch Paper & Works

• 220 W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick WA, Storytime Bookshop

What mediums are accepted?

Envelopes. That’s it. Whatever you use to decorate them is up to you. We only ask that you follow the theme, include a stamp, and incorporate Storytime’s mailing address into the design (preferably in some ingenious and artsy way). If you don’t want to mail it, please include a faux stamp. Drawings that are mailed in an envelope but are not on an envelope will not be counted. Postcards are also not eligible for consideration. We promise that it really is as simple as it sounds. And yes, double-sided-ness is not necessary, but highly encouraged.

Can I send my entry inside of another envelope for safekeeping?

You may. You are still, however, required to include Storytime’s address and a stamp in your design (functional or decorative are both perfectly acceptable). Keep in mind that our judges enjoy the postal ephemera and wear that envelope art accumulates during the process of Being Mailed and we generally discourage the double-envelope method; however, we are more understanding for fragile submissions. Educators or student group leaders PLEASE send us packets of class submissions in larger envelopes. Please ensure that each student submission has a form inside their individual envelopes.

Do you accept entries from [location]?

Yes. We’d love to received entries from anywhere in the world — but you’ll have to cover shipping costs yourself.

Does the art have to be in any particular style?

Not at all – in fact, we prefer that you do whatever you want to. Creativity counts far more with our judges than simple technical skill. We encourage you to stretch your creative muscles and experiment.

Can I submit multiple entries?

Yes. Just keep in mind that we always prefer quality over quantity.

How do I know my envelope arrived?

We aren’t able to confirm individual arrivals. But if you wish to splurge on tracked shipping, that is up to you.