2008 – PaleoArt Poster Exhibit – SVP Cleveland
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 7:00 to 10:00 PM

Although held in conjunction with the annual SVP meeting and during Wednesday’s Opening Reception, this is a PaleoArt Poster Exhibit, and is not affiliated with or sponsored by SVP, but is presented through an arrangement by the PaleoArt Poster Committee with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History to complement the meeting. This exhibit presents an opportunity for paleoartists to expose the SVP community to the art of clarification, reconstruction, and visualization required by the science of paleontology to re-create and enliven extinct flora and fauna. No prizes will be awarded. - Patricia Kane-Vanni – Exhibit Organizer

PaleoArt Poster Exhibit Guidelines:

1. 2008 Theme: Any reproduced, non-photographic 2-D (or photos of 3-D) “reasonably scientifically accurate” renderings in Black & White or Color, of body, trace fossils, reconstructions or life restorations with a description of each reproduction.  The reproductions may be any size, to fit into one 3½’w X 3’h poster-size space, two artists’ posters to each full-size 3½’w X 6½’h vertical panel. (12 panels in all) You may reproduce as many pieces/images as you wish onto your poster, but remember that fewer, larger images will have greater impact. The 2008 PaleoArt Poster Committee will review all work submitted, and the work will be accepted into the show based on a variety of requirements, including technical skill and medium.  The decision of the Committee is final.
   
   
2. Poster Set-Up:  Any color background or mat.  Artwork may be B/W or Color.
   
   
3. Space:  You will be sharing the entire 3.5-foot wide by 6.5-foot high (44” X 81”) panel/board with one other artist.  There are 12 display boards; therefore, at most, 23 artist spots and one spot for the show announcement, titles, and artist list.
   
   
4. Space size:  There will be 12 Vertical, 44” wide by 81” high panels, 24 half-panels for the posters. Although one vertical or horizontal: 3 ½’w X 3’h layout poster sheet is recommended, you may use several pieces to fit into each artist’s allotted 3 ½’w X 3’h space.
   
   
5. Eligibility and Submission Guidelines: 
1. You are not required to be in attendance at the PaleoArt Poster session, or be present the entire time, but you must designate someone to act in your place. 
2. Entries are due any time prior to midnight, Sunday, September 14, 2008.  The earlier the better. (Use your already-scanned e-art and arrange it on a poster-size vertical or horizontal: 3 ½’w X 3’h layout.) 
3. Email by attachment your proposed PaleoArt poster entry to me at pkv1@erols.com or paleopatti@hotmail.com in pdf or any low-res format. 
4. In the subject line: SVP 2008 PaleoArt Poster Entry for: “your name”, and in the body of the email please include your: name, title, address, contact #s, SVP membership, organization/affiliations (if any), and whether you are a Lanzendorf Awardee or nominee, and the year.



6. Contact Info:  Email paleopatti@hotmail.com or call me directly if you have any questions: cell/610-888-8332 or home/610-667-4593. Contact the museum directly only for directions or museum-related questions. The primary contact at the CMNH until the end of June is Michael Ryan (mryan@cmnh.org) at: 216-231-4166, ext. 3246. After June 30, 2008, you may contact one of the staff, Gary Jackson (gjackson@cmnh.org) or David Chapman (dchapman@cmnh.org) at the same number but ext., 3227 for museum-related questions only.
   
   
7. Images:  As noted, reproduced, non-photographic 2-D, or photos of 3-D “reasonably scientifically accurate” renderings in Black & White or Color, of body, trace fossils, reconstructions or life restorations.  You must be the creator of, and own the copyright to any piece you choose to exhibit.  You may use already-published work or hoping-to-publish work.  Reproductions only!  Neither SVP, CMNH, nor the PaleoArt Poster committee is liable for any loss or damage to these posters or images.
   
   
8. Poster ID: Besides Images and descriptions, your poster must have your name prominently displayed.  You are encouraged to include your Title, (i.e. PaleoArtist, Illustrator, etc) City & State, Affiliation(s), and any related awards (i.e. “1997 Lanzendorf Prize Winner”) with your name. You may also include a small photo and short bio on the bottom of the poster.  Alternatively, you may also attach something to hold your business card(s). We also suggest that you include a dark border to frame your poster to more easily define your space.
   
   
9. Committee:  Patricia Kane-Vanni, Dr. Ralph Chapman, Carol Abraczinskas, Tess Kissinger, T. Michael Keesey, Dr. Peter Dodson and CMNH Representative Michael Ryan.
   
   
10. Acceptance notification:  By email within 48-72 hours of submission. (Yes, No or Standby) The decision of the committee is final.
    
    
11. Set-Up:  Unless you have made arrangements to mail (not recommended) or drop off your poster prior to Wednesday, October 15th, you (or your representative) must hand-carry your poster to the museum Opening Reception exhibit location before the reception, and set up the poster in your designated space that afternoon, any time between 4:00 and 7:00 PM.  Bring your own tape for set-up. Museum volunteer Joe Kunder and other committee members will be at the museum to assist in the poster set-up, and may have additional supplies available.
    
    
12. Exhibit Protocol:  You do not have to stay with your poster for the entire PaleoArt Poster session. But, remember that there will be no guard for this session, so leave the poster at your own risk or with a friend. You may want to stay to explain your work to interested attendees.
    
    
13. Takedown:  You must take down your poster on Wednesday evening by the close of the Welcome Reception. (10:00 p.m.) The committee cannot be held responsible for any posters left after the close of the Welcome Reception (10:00).
    
    

Recommendation:  PaleoArtist exhibitors may want to consider signing and donating your poster or individual poster pieces/images to the SVP Auction.  You can do this on your own after the exhibit, or, fill out an auction donation form & let us know in advance and we will be responsible for Takedown and make sure the donation is dropped off in time for the auction.

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding the submission or the exhibit.
Thank you, and we look forward to sharing your talent with the SVP attendees!

PaleoArt Poster Exhibit Committee:
Exhibit Organizer: Patricia Kane-Vanni – pkv1@erols.com or paleopatti@hotmail.com
Exhibit Committee:
Dr. Peter Dodson, dodsonp@vet.upenn.edu
Dr. Ralph Chapman, ralphchapman@earthlink.net
Carol Abraczinskas, cabraczi@midway.uchicago.edu
Tess Kissinger, bobtess@dinoart.com
T. Michael Keesey, keesey@gmail.com
Michael Ryan, mryan@cmnh.org