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<p class="MsoNormal">There is still time! The NAMEPA annual art calendar contest is open and accepting submissions! Have you submitted your original creative poster illustrating actions the shipping industry is undertaking for the future of our planet?! <u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Students are challenged to come up with a creative image(s) depicting
<b><i>sustainable actions the shipping industry is undertaking for the sustainable future of our planet</i></b>. Submissions will be accepted from youth across the Americas (North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean).<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Maritime shipping has existed for thousands of years - ever since the earliest humans took to the water to find food, building supplies, and adventure. Throughout its history, shipping has evolved into the most environmentally friendly
and safest way to transport goods around the world. Today, the maritime shipping industry transports about 90% of the items people use every day like clothes, cars, furniture, toothbrushes, and computers. Students are asked to submit an original poster,
by March 31, 2020, depicting creative ideas about how shipping makes the future better for people and the marine environment, or how shipping can be even more green.
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<p class="MsoNormal">12 finalists (6 from each age group) will be selected and 2 grand prize winners will be awarded. Don’t wait! The contest is open through March 31, 2020.
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<p class="MsoNormal">For complete “Sustainable Shipping for a Sustainable Future” art contest guidelines, submission instructions, prize details, and more information about the maritime shipping industry, visit
<a href="http://www.namepa.net/art-contest" target="_blank">www.namepa.net/art-contest</a>. If you have additional questions about the contest, please contact
<a href="mailto:contesthelp@namepa.net" target="_blank">contesthelp@namepa.net</a>.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Who: </b>Students in grades K–12<b><u></u><u></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>What: </b>Each entry must be a two-dimensional, original piece of artwork done on white poster board with dimensions of 24” x 18” or 32” x 24” (61 cm x 46 cm or 81 cm x 61 cm) in the landscape orientation. Any art medium may be used;
however, computer graphics will not be accepted. Bright colors should be used because they are best for reprinting. Any artwork that includes copyrighted or trademarked product names will be disqualified. The student’s name or school should not appear on
the front or back of the artwork.<b><u></u><u></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>When: </b>All entries must be uploaded by<b> </b>March 30, 2020.<b><u></u><u></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>How: </b>You must take a high-resolution (at least 3072 x 2304 pixels) digital photograph of your poster in order to submit your entry. You or your teacher/facilitator must then upload the digital photo of your poster along with your
name, grade, school/after-school program name, school/after-school program address, and teacher/facilitator’s name, phone number, and e-mail address via the submission form at
<a href="https://namepa.submittable.com/submit/157207" target="_blank">https://namepa.submittable.com/submit/157207</a><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you!<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1f4e79">Lisa Piastuch<u></u><u></u></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:#1f4e79">Education and Outreach Director<u></u><u></u></span></i></p>
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