Art Requirements

Multi-Color or Spot-Color Art

Artistic Awards considers the following acceptable parameters for Multi-Color Art.

• A full color composite
• Color separations, either process or spot
• Registration Marks

Photographs

Artistic Awards can print photographs to be included with your awards. For best results, please be advised of the following:

• Images must be 300 pixels per inch at the size it will be printed, for optimal results.
• We understand this resolution stuff can be confusing, so if you have any questions please don't hesitate to give us a call: 1-877-350-9951

Electronic Art

Artistic Awards prefers vector based files such as Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, or an .EPS. The following formats are acceptable.

CorelDraw

• Version CorelDraw20 or prior
• Include any fonts used (this is preferred), or convert text to curves
• Only convert to curves the text that will not be edited (i.e. allowing names to be changed)

Adobe Files

• Oftern we can import Adobe Illustrator .ai files or .pdf files 
• Include any fonts used, or convert text to outlines
• Embed any linked images
• Only convert to "curves" or "stroke" the text that will not be edited (i.e. allowing names to be changed) otherwise, you will need to include a TrueType, or OpenType version of the typeface.
• Embed any linked images

JPEG Images

• JPEG images should be at least 300 dpi (Most images on the internet are 72-100 dpi.)
• The image must be close to the size that it will be reproduced - and not much smaller
• Raster images such as the .jpg format are resolution dependent and cannot be scaled

TIFF Images

• Black & White line art must be 600 DPI
• The image must be the size that it will be reproduced—and not any smaller
• Raster images such as the .tif format are resolution dependent and cannot be scaled
• TIFF images cannot be machine engraved

BMP Files

• BMP files are accepted under the same parameters as TIFF files

For all electronic files...

• Please send a composite version of your artwork for verification purposes. If you are sending a vector file, please also include a flattened raster image (such as a .jpg or .pdf)

You may send your artwork via email attachment to [email protected]

Please reference your order number or organization's contact in the subject line of your email. And as always, please feel free to call with questions concerning your artwork. We will be happy to help you in any way.

Non-Electronic Art
Artistic Awards considers the following acceptable parameters for Camera Ready Art.

Artwork is submitted on clean white paper, or film
Artwork is generated in black and white, with no grey
A first generation reproduction (meaning no photo copies or faxes)
Any halftone (grey areas) must be approved by our Art Department