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Art in Phytopathology Winner "Bacteria on Pear"

The APS Graduate Student Committee (GSC) would like to announce the return of the Art in Phytopathology contest in 2009. All APS members are welcome to submit artwork, and graduate student participation is especially encouraged. Art in any medium is welcome, including micrographs, photographs, illustrations, paintings, sculpture, handmade crafts, video, animation, and other media. The GSC will present awards to the top entries at the APS meeting in 2009 ($200 for first, $100 for second, and $50 for third place).
 

Rules for Entry: Submissions will only be accepted in a digital format. Two- or three-dimensional art must be scanned or digitally photographed for online submission. Entries must be in jpeg format with a minimum of 300 dpi. All artwork must be original, related to the general theme of plant disease, and have been created by a current member of APS. Each entrant may submit up to three pieces. APS reserves the right to use, reproduce, or publish submitted artwork. A slideshow of the digital entries will be displayed at the 2009 APS Annual Meeting in Portland, OR, and posted on APSnet after the meeting. Entrants should not bring artwork to the meeting.
 

To Enter: Send your artwork as an e-mail attachment to phytopathart@gmail.com. Include in the e-mail your full name; job title; university or company address; your e-mail address; the title of your artwork; a brief description of your artwork including the medium, dimensions, and what the art depicts; and your permission for APS to reproduce or publish the submitted artwork. Entries must be submitted by July 1, 2009. If you have any questions, please send them to phytopathart@gmail.com.