• We’ve updated the Vendors page for week-long and one-day vendors.
• We’ve also created a page with a list of our public events: there’s so much calligraphy in PDX to avail yourself of this week!
• Last but not least, we’ve created a page to thank the guilds and organizations who have done do much to support us. Thank you!

Participant’s Exhibit – bring an unframed 7×7″ piece of your artwork that is lightweight (no heavier than mat board) to display in the Participant’s Exhibit. Please put your name on the front. This do-it-yourself display will be located just outside the dining room. Forms & Payment Returned by March 1

Donate to Welcome Bag – always a conference favorite, filled with donations that are useful and interesting to scribes. The Welcome Bag committee is working energetically to assemble a truly unique collection for you. If you, your guild, or a company you know is interested in contributing to the Welcome Bags, please email us at peg@2012calligraphyconference.com.

Volunteer - Check the volunteer box on your registration form. Spend some quality time as a gallery sitter or class monitor. In case you didn’t see the little boxes for volunteering contact our wonderful Volunteer Coordinator angelina@2012calligraphyconference.com

Special Hotel Rates – Reed says, “Your guests are our guests, so they’re eligible for the discounted rate we negotiated with these hotels.They just need to specifically ask for the ‘Reed rate’ when making their reservation.” To see this list of hotels in the Portland area, visit www.reed.edu/apply/accommodations.

Our conference participants will be invited to attend an open rehearsal, and may purchase advance tickets to the CMNW concerts for June 25, June 28 and June 30 on a space-availability basis. Performers in these concerts include the Tokyo String Quartet, pianist André Watts and clarinetist David Shifrin. Full program information will be posted March 1 at www.cmnw.org. CNW has a full schedule these evenings but if you need a change of pace this is an optional diversion at your own expense.

• Scholarships have been awarded and the process is closed.
• Also, the WRITE:BIND:HOLD call for entries has ended. Looking forward to sharing these with you at the conference!

Your guild is invited to submit a digital image of your guild banner. Frankly we don’t have space to hang all the wonderful banners from around the world so we’ve decided to create a digital presentation.

• Image should be formatted as: JPG, 4 x 6″ or 6 x 4″ (approx. if possible get close), resolution 300 dpi
• Title the images with your guild name
• Submit put to three images
• Email images to meri@2012calligraphyconference.com
• We will include all banner images received by April 30.

Should you change your mind about attending Calligraphy Northwest while on the ‘Wait List’ or not be moved from the list, your preregistration deposit will be fully refunded.

We want an Alphabet Design to print white on our red water bottles
available at Calligraphy Northwest June 24-July 1, 2012.

Submit entry on paper by November 15, 2011
Mail to: Water Bottle Art
1738 NW 143 Avenue
Portland, OR 97229

* the fine print
The winning entry, chosen by an impartial jury, becomes the property of the Portland Society for Calligraphy, the sponsoring organization of Calligraphy Northwest. The winning artist’s name will appear on the design in teensy-weensy type. All entries will be displayed at Calligraphy Northwest. There is no prize.

This exhibit will be a feature of the conference week, and the books will be displayed so that clean hands can hold them. Books may be original, or printed in a limited edition. Hand lettering needs to be a major component of the book. Sales commission of 20%.

Download and print the PDF to submit your entry by January 15, 2012. You may submit one or two entries.

PSC, sponsor of Calligraphy Northwest 2012, has hosted two previous international conferences, 1987 and 1991, both directed by Carol DuBosch.

With an active membership, the guild holds monthly meetings, frequent and varied workshops and continues to reach out into the community with a number of activities.

The spirit of Lloyd Reynolds is still present as he is quoted in our mission statement. “Through study, understanding and critical practice, let us promote this healthy arts and crafts movement.” Lloyd Reynolds

We are also happy to accept cash donations to support socials, lectures and other events related to the conference. Please contact Carol or Meri about how you can financially support these efforts.