La. Admin. Code tit. 76 § V-309

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 8, August 20, 2024

Section V-309 - Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp 1989 Art Competition Rules and Procedures

A. Background. In 1988, the Louisiana State Legislature authorized the Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Program to generate revenues for conservation and enhancement of waterfowl, protection and acquisition of valuable wetland habitats, and other worthy projects that benefit Louisiana's ducks and geese. Income is derived from the sale of state duck stamps to hunters aged 16 and over, who are required to have a stamp for waterfowl hunting in Louisiana, as well as from the sale of limited edition art reproductions of the design. Stamps and prints are sold to collectors nationwide via normal retail sales outlets. The state will receive royalties from the sale of prints and revenue from the sale of duck stamps.

B. Purpose. The primary purpose of the Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Program is to produce revenue for needed waterfowl conservation and enhancement projects.

C. Objectives

1. Obtain the highest quality work of art that will most accurately and eminently portray waterfowl species and will have broad appeal to art collectors.

2. Provide a nationwide opportunity for waterfowl hunters, viewers, and art collectors to contribute financial support for waterfowl conservation and enhancement programs in Louisiana.

D. General Guidelines

1. By tradition, most waterfowl conservation stamp art is highly realistic in style, exhibiting extensive detail in anatomy, plumage, and the natural setting. Although artists are free to submit any composition that they desire, highly stylized or unusual designs may be viewed as too incongruous by series collectors or may limit the breadth of appeal among print buyers.

2. A key aspect of duck stamp art is the strength of the composition and dominance of the featured bird(s). Because the final image will be 6 1/2 inches by 9 inches on the print and only 1 3/8 inches by 2 inches on the stamp, lighting, spatial arrangement and colors should provide a clean, attractive composition at both scales.

E. Specific Requirements

1. The subject of the 1989 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp and Print will be the Blue-Winged Teal.

2. The design must be a full-color, realistic rendering of Blue-winged Teal. The setting must be identifiable as Louisiana and appropriate to the natural habitat of the species.

3. The image must be horizontal, 13 inches by 18 inches and bear no signature or other marks that would identify the artist.

4. The design must be original, never have been published, and not have been entered in competition for any Federal or State Waterfowl Stamp Program.

5. There is no restriction on media or substrate, but the department will not be responsible for damage or deterioration of pastels or other sensitive, unstable materials.

6. Each artist may enter only one design in the 1989 stamp competition. A winning artist may not compete for two successive years following his selection year.

7. Works must be matted in white to outside dimensions of 18 1/2 inches by 23 inches and should be loosely covered with acetate or other protective overleaf, but must not be framed or covered with glass.

8. A card on the back of each entry must list the artist's name, mailing address and phone number. A brief summary of the artist's background and credit should be enclosed.

9. All entries must be shipped in sturdy reusable containers bearing a legible return address, at the expense of the sender. Return shipping will be to the point of origin, unless requested otherwise, at the department's expense. The department will be held harmless for loss or damage during shipment.

10. All entries must be available for inclusion in public exhibits for one year from the close of competition. Entries not judged to be in the top selections may be returned sooner. The department reserves the right to photograph all entries for purposes of documentation, promotion, and education. The winning entry will be retained by the department.

F. Judging Criteria and Selection Procedures. The winning design will be selected by a panel of five judges who have expertise in waterfowl biology, artistic methods and expression. Judges will be selected by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the Louisiana Art Council. Judging will be done in three stages as follows:

1. the panel will screen and evaluate all entries and will select the top 30 entries;

2. the panel will reevaluate these 30 selected entries in detail to select three designs which will become finalists; and

3. the finalists will be required to submit a detailed production and marketing plan (see §313) to be evaluated along with the design to determine the winning entry. The art production and marketing plans will be evaluated by the department using the assistance of independent production and marketing experts. Preliminary judging will be completed on or about December 1, 1988. If the Louisiana Legislature amends Act 632, which created the Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp and Print Program, to place the responsibility for the reproduction, distribution and marketing of the stamps and prints with the department instead of the artist, the panel of five judges will select the winning art design. The artist of the winning design will then be required to enter into a contract with the publisher selected by the department. All art works will be scored on the following criteria:

a. accuracy of the form, size, proportion, posture, and colors of the bird(s);

b. level and accuracy of detail in plumage, eyes, feet, bill, etc.;

c. appropriateness, accuracy, and detail in depiction of the bird's habitat;

d. attractiveness and creativity of the composition, regarding spatial balance, lighting, and harmony of subject and background;

e. visual appeal and suitability for reproduction at both the print and stamp scales.

G. Eligibility. This art competition is open to all artists who are 18 years of age or older and domiciled in Louisiana except employees of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and members of their immediate families. An artist is considered to be domiciled in Louisiana if he has resided within the state for a period of 12 months immediately preceding submission of his art work, provided that such person has shown his intent to remain in this state as demonstrated by compliance with all of the following, as applicable.

1. If registered to vote, he is registered to vote in Louisiana.

2. If licensed to drive a motor vehicle, he is in possession of a Louisiana driver's license.

3. If owning a motor vehicle located within Louisiana, he is in possession of a Louisiana registration for that vehicle.

4. If earning an income, he has filed a Louisiana state income tax return and has complied with state income tax laws and regulations.

H. Entry Procedures and Deadlines

1. Entries must be prepared and shipped according to the specific requirements listed above. All entries must be received by 4:30 p.m. on November 14, 1988 at the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, 2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, Attn .: Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Program.

2. Entries will not be considered complete without a signed and notarized Artist Agreement (§311) and a $50 entrance fee received by the deadline.

3. Entries may be hand-delivered, sent via U.S. Mail, or by express parcel service. Senders are advised to obtain adequate shipping insurance on their entries.

I. Additional Information. For more information on the Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Program and the art competition, contact the following office:

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

P.O. Box 98000

Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9000

Attn: Robert Helm*

(225) 765-2358

La. Admin. Code tit. 76, § V-309

Promulgated by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, LR 15:105 (February 1989).

In § 309 I, contact Larry Reynolds, instead of Robert Helm.*

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 56:6 et seq.