Design the artwork for Marine Science Day 2012 at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science! This year's theme is FLOUNDER, and a flounder must be included in the artwork.

Entry Deadline: March 1st, 2012; 2 pm.

Prizes: 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd-place winners will be chosen from each of the following categories:

• Children: K - 8th Grade
• Adults: 9th Grade and up, including adults

Each 1st-place winner will receive a framed copy (or original) of their entry.
Grand Prize: One 1^st-place winner will also be awarded the Grand Prize.
The Grand Prize winner’s artwork will be used in advertisements and featured on the 2012 VIMS Marine Science Day T-shirt.

Contest Rules

1. The winning artwork will be chosen by the VIMS Communications Office. The decision is final. 
2. All entries must include a flounder. Images including science are welcome, but not required. Scroll through the photoset above for  previous MSD logos.
3. The winning artwork may be altered by VIMS.
4. The winner will be notified by March 9, 2012, and recognized during Marine Science Day on May 19, 2012.
5. There is no entry fee.
6. All artwork must be original. No clip art.
7. Entries—We prefer artwork created on a computer, as a digital file, in full color. Save images as .jpg and .tif files. Create the image in high-resolution and save as a 300 dpi (minimum) image, at least 5" x 7." Hand-drawn artwork, 5" x 7" or larger, will be accepted, but must have thick lines—especially as the outline of the design—and high contrasting areas.
8. VIMS cannot accept liability for damage or loss of any artwork, for any cause while in their possession.
9. VIMS will display selected entries at Marine Science Day, and designate "Honorable Mentions."
10. The artwork chosen for 2012 Marine Science Day becomes the property of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. The artwork may be altered prior to use.
11. Digital entries can be emailed to [[sstein]] or mailed on CD or Flash Drive to the VIMS Communications Center, MSD Artwork Contest, PO Box 1346, Gloucester Point, VA, 23062. Hand-drawn entries should be mailed to this same address. Items can also be hand delivered to VIMS' reception desk in the Watermen's Hall lobby. Entries will not be returned.
12. Include name, daytime phone, email, and mailing address. If child, include name of parent or guardian.

For more information contact Susan Maples at 804-684-7846 or [[susan]].

Thank you for your interest in designing the artwork for VIMS Marine Science Day 2012!