I'm almost done with my art for the contest. The contest was established back in the 30's to raise money for the purchase, set-aside and restoration of wetlands to protect waterfowl. It has proven to one of the best conservation programs/efforts ever conceived. Each year a contest is held to determine what art will be used on the stamp. The federal government gives the winning artist a plaque and a framed pane of stamps. The artist also retains the reprint rights to the image and typically produces a limited edition print. Historically speaking this has meant a million dollar pay day for the winning artist.
Today as the limited edition print market dies away the value of winning this contest has diminished as well - it might be worth around $300,000 now. Still not bad. There are many other benefits as well. More later I'm sure.
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