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Society
of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
THE DON FREEMAN MEMORIAL GRANT-IN-AID
The Don
Freeman Memorial Grant-In-Aid has been established by the SCBWI to
enable picture-book artists to further their understanding, training,
and work in the picture-book genre.
ELIGIBILITY:
This Grant is available to both full and associate members of
the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators who, as
artists,
seriously intend to make picture-books their chief contribution to
the field of children's literature. Please note that members
can apply for only one SCBWI grant in a given year.
GRANT AMOUNTS:
One Grant of $1,500 will be awarded annually. One Runner-up Grant of
$500 will also be awarded. The SCBWI Grant Committee reserves
the right to withhold either or both grants for any given year.
USE OF GRANT MONEY:
The purchase of necessary materials, enrollment in illustrators' or writers'
workshops or conferences, courses in advanced illustrating or writing
techniques, travel for research or to expose work to publishers/art
directors are some of the ways the Grant-In-Aid money may be used.
PROCEDURES:
You may choose to submit either A or B as listed below.
In either, originality is an important component.
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(A)
A rough picture-book dummy, the picture-book text in manuscript
form, and two finished illustrations -- one color and one black & white.
The dummy should show your ability to convey the mood of the
story, show action, illuminate characterization, and indicate
an understanding of story pacing.
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(B)
Ten finished illustrations, no larger than 8 1/2 x 11 inches, that
would make a suitable portfolio presentation expressly intended
for picture-books. Some black & white illustrations and some
illustrations in color should be included. A variety of techniques
and media is advisable. To demonstrate the range of your ability,
we ask that the submitted illustrations consist of:
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Three
drawings of people (men, women, children of all ages).
One drawing of animals - either realistic or anthropomorphic.
Three scenes showing either the same people or the same animals
in action.
One urban scene.
One pastoral scene.
One drawing from your imagination.
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DO
NOT send original artwork.
Original art will NOT be accepted and will be returned unjudged.
Only quality reproductions may be submitted -- this is for your own benefit.
Slides cannot be accepted.
The above materials must be
able to be enclosed in an envelope no larger than
12" x 15.5".
Be sure to reinforce with cardboard to avoid damage or bending. Mark
on the envelope:
ARTWORK
-- PLEASE DO NOT BEND
Your artwork must
be accompanied by four copies of the completed application.
It is essential
that these procedures be followed carefully.
Entries out of compliance may not be considered.
DEADLINES:
Completed
application and accompanying materials must be postmarked
no earlier than January 2nd and must be RECEIVED no later than February
2nd.
Receipt of your application will be acknowledged only if a stamped self-addressed
post card is enclosed. The
recipients will be announced in the Bulletin and posted online
at www.scbwi.org.
If you wish to have
your artwork returned, you must include a self-addressed mailing label
and sufficient
postage for their return.
Completed applications and
prepared materials should be sent to:
SCBWI
Don Freeman Grant
c/o Judy Enderle
3646
Woodlake Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
Updated
08/07
Click here
for the Don Freeman Memorial Grant-In-Aid Application.
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