The International Colored Gemstone Association has launched the seventh ICA International Poster Competition (IIPC) in connection with the ICA Congress that will take place in Changsha, China from May 12 to 16, 2013.
The Chairman of Organizing Committee of the competition, Yehuda Kassif , who is also the ICA Ambassador to Israel, has issued the call for poster designs - dedicated to the promotion of colored gemstones.
Entries should be submitted before February 1st , 2013.
The 15th ICA Congress will mark the special and unique contribution of the Greater China and other Asian countries as the most exciting markets for gemstones, and will salute the long tradition of producing, cutting and trading in the romantic, mysterious and exciting gemstones.
| Posters from previous competitions |
Participation in the poster competition has grown over the years with designers from 35 countries submitting up to 150 entries for judging each year. By organizing these competitions ICA encourages its members as well as members of the colored gemstone community at large, art students, and graphic designer to find new, creative ideas to promote the appreciation of colored gemstones
All poster entries will be exhibited during the ICA Congress in Hunan International Conference & Exhibition Center , where ICA members and congress delegates will vote for their favorite designs. Four top posters will be announced at the congress gala dinner; the three top winners will receive cash prizes. Following the congress ICA will use the posters in its publications and online to promote colored gemstones.
