The deadline for entries has been extended to September 15, 2005. Please keep in mind that you do not have to be artistic to enter. You can enter a saying or phrase, an idea for a drawing or image, a combination of both, and of course art is always welcome.

Don’t miss out on this stellar opportunity to get your message (and your company name, if you have one) out onto the backs or chests of many hemp advocates around the globe. If you have questions or need assistance with your entry, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

1. The design cannot contain more than 3 colors.
   
2. Initial entries will be accepted in 72 dpi (or better) resolution JPG or GIF format. The winning entry must be re-submitted in a minimum 300 dpi resolution PSD file (sized to scale) or in vector EPS format. Entries that do not conform to the specifications above will not be considered.
   
3. The design must be no larger than 8" x 10" in size.
   
4. The design must be on a white background.
   
5. The design may contain no references to drugs or alcohol of any kind.
   
6. Images of the hemp leaf should be tasteful and avoid resembling marijuana, and references to the uses of hemp should not include medicine.
   
7. The design must comply with all trademark and copyright laws. The artwork must be an original, and the artist warrants that it is their original artwork.
   
8. The HIA reserves the right to alter any submitted design. Once submitted, the designs become property of the HIA and can be used at any time.
   
9. Entries may be submitted by HIA members only and must be the sole property of the person submitting. If you are not a member and would like to submit an idea, please consider joining the HIA. No more than two contest entries may be submitted per member.

Not only will the winners have the thrill of seeing thousands of fashionable people parade around in the very tee-shirt they have created, they will also receive two free tee-shirts and an advertising flyer describing their design and listing their name and/or company information that will be included in all purchases of the shirt.

The HIA will produce four new tee-shirts with slogans and/or art submitted by HIA members. The HIA board will select ten designs from the submissions, which will be posted at the HIA Web site in the form of a poll. Visitors to the site will be encouraged to vote for the design they like best. The top four designs will then be printed on hemp tee-shirts and offered for sale.

HIA members will have the opportunity to sell these shirts. As an added bonus, online retailers can opt to have their orders drop-shipped directly to their customers, eliminating the up front cost of inventory. With the current trend in tee-shirts that make a statement, we have no doubt these shirts will be a great success.

Please email your submissions by September 15, 2005.