34rd Annual

World Catfish Festival

Belzoni, Mississippi

Saturday, April 4, 2009

1-800-408-4838

Admission to the Festival is $5.00
for persons 12 years of age and older.

Artwork of any Catfish design is eligible.

The Winner will receive a $100 Cash Prize and the winning design will be used for the 2009 World Catfish Festival T-Shirt and Poster design.

How to Enter:

Completed artwork must be postmarked or delivered by November 1, 2008. Entry must include:
* A completed entry form attached to the artwork
* Artwork

Rules & Regulations:

* The Humphreys County Catfish Capitol of the World Art Contest is open to anyone. Only one entry per person will be accepted.
* Entries will be judged on the quality of the artwork
* The artwork must call attention to the US Farm Raised Catfish. The catfish must be depicted in the design.
* All artwork must be the contestant's original, hand-done creation.
* Do not sign the artwork. The winner will be allowed to sign artwork after the design has been chosen.
* Photographs and computer-generated artwork will not be accepted.
* The design will be used for the 2009 Catfish Festival T-Shirt and Poster
* All artwork must be 8.5" x 11" without a mat, frame, covers sheet or border. Art techniques may include scratch-board, pointillism, chalk, charcoal, dry brush, watercolor, crosshatch, lead, collage, or crayon. (Please note: if contestants use chalk or lead they should seal it with an adhesive)
* If contestant would like artwork returned, it will be available at the Catfish Museum for pickup from December 1 until December 31. If you wish it to be returned by mailed, please include return mailing materials, mailing address, and postage. If those are items are not included in the request for return mail, it will NOT be mailed back to you. All designs will be destroyed after December 31.
* A Judging Committee will select the winning Art Design

Entries forms are available at www.catfishcapitalonline.com or at the Catfish Museum. Call Tiffany Greer at 662.247.3862 or Steve Anderson at 662.247.4838 for more information.

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Entry Form for 2009 Humphreys County Catfish Capitol of the World Festival T-Shirt & Poster Contest

Please print or type:

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First Name Last Name

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Street or PO Box City State Zip Code

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Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone

Email address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

I certify that this is my original work and not a copy of published photographs, magazines, book illustrations, or other materials protected by copyright laws. I understand that Humphreys County Catfish Capitol of the World, Inc, and other sponsors are not responsible for loss or damage to my artwork. I grant exclusive right to Humphreys County Catfish Capitol of the World, Inc and its designees to utilize my artwork for reproduction and promotional purposes and to display my art: also, I agree that my artwork may be used, altered or published as they see fit without compensation to me.

Signature of Contestant: ___________________________________________________________________ Date________________________

Entry questions should be directed to Steve Anderson, catfish@belzonicable.com or 662.247.4838.

Entries must be received by November 1, 2008 and addressed to Steve Anderson, Catfish Festival Art Contest, PO Box 385, Belzoni MS 39038 or delivered in person to the Catfish Museum, 110 Magnolia St, Belzoni MS.

All contest rules and regulations will apply to each entry. Only one entry per person.