Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
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
In
§ 309 I, contact Larry Reynolds,
instead of Robert Helm.*
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with
R.S.
56:6 et seq.
