e-news #95 december 16, 2008

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Emerging Erotic Artist Contest

It's back! The one you've been waiting for! It's the contest that encourages artists to share their erotic work and elevate the field of erotic art by rewarding some of the best examples. It's open to everyone — except for previous winners of this contest, or artists who are already selling erotic work.

So pull out those sketches from under the bed, retrieve those interesting photos from the back of the closet, or add a final few strokes to your latest painting... and submit. The deadline is May 8, 2009 — Tom's Birthday.

Artist or not, be sure to view the submissions we received for previous contests!

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A Special Message From ToFF

This season we have sent out a very special card. Please look for it in your mailbox, or if you are not on our mailing list — or would like to share it with a friend — we're offering it here in PDF form. Just click on the above image.

Join us in serving the cultural needs of the communities of the world. Please sign up or renew your membership today. Consider moving up to a higher membership level or adding an additional contribution. Together, we can all be guardians and ambassadors of the erotic arts and the thousands of artists that create it. Tom’s legacy is our legacy.

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Tom's Blog Is Now Online!

It's a place to learn more about the Tom of Finland Foundation as well as to discuss erotic art and the issues that surround it in our society.

The blog is interactive and you are invited to add comments to posts that you read here, or post your own new topics to be discussed.

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Volunteers' Holiday Party Postponed

"We'll have to wait a while for this one."

Each year the Foundation likes to gather together all of our hard working volunteers for a holiday bash. Instead of rushing around to get things done at our various functions or donating time for our many projects, it's a time to party! It's great opportunity to socialize and get to know others who are also dedicated to Tom's work and goals.

But wouldn't you rather party during a less hectic time of year? Yeah, we thought as much. So would we! Therefore, we have decided to hold this celebration early next year. We'll let you know as soon as we've worked out the details.

Best wishes for a Happy Holiday Season from everyone at the Foundation!

Bettie Page, the legendary 1950s pin-up queen with the killer curves and coal-black bangs, died December 11, 2008 of pneumonia at a Los Angeles area hospital. Her popularity as an underground, guilty pleasures phenomenon has continued to soar despite the fact that the reclusive Page disappeared almost a half century ago.

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