2010 Competition Rules
Submission for the juried competition and show must meet the following criteria:
1. Entries may be from an original idea; worked under the direction of a teacher; or from a commercial pattern or kit.
2. ”a” classes in each category must be an original design created and developed by the entrant.
3. An ‘Artist’s Statement’ must accompany the entry and include the source of the design, inspiration, purpose of the piece, and relation to the theme if any. Credit should be given to the author, teacher, and artists etc. who inspired the work and to anyone participating in the execution of the work. Title of piece, year completed, size, materials and techniques used, and credits to be listed but not counted in word total (see sample on web site).
4. The piece must have been completed within the last two years.
5. Minimum size excluding the mat and frame is 9 square inches; maximum size is 65”x 65” unless otherwise noted.
6. Entrants agree to allow their images to be used for promotional purposes, and to allow photographs to be taken while on display.
7. Every precaution will be taken to protect all articles, but it must be understood that in no case shall the Focus on Fibre Art Association be held responsible for any loss or damage of any kind to any article while it is in the competition and show. Insurance on all items is your responsibility.
8. The FFAA reserves the right to combine classes.
9. An entry may be entered in only one class.
10. Slides are preferred but 8” x 10” prints or digital images will be accepted. For the first round of adjudication submit one (1) set of slides/prints/CD-ROM for each entry. Each set to consist of two (2) images.
1. full view including the frame (if framed);
2. one close up of the fine detail.
Total of two (2) images per entry.
N.B. Wearable classes and three dimensional entries to consist of three (3) images.
1. full view of the front;
2. full view of the back;
3. one close-up of the fine detail.
Total of three (3) images per entry.
Entries with incorrect number of images will be disqualified.
11. The entry fee is $20 per item for members (see paragraph 4 ‘About the Competition’) and $30 per item for non members. A maximum of three entries per person. Entry fee must accompany each entry at the time of submission.
12. Judge’s decisions are final.
13. No actual article is to be submitted prior to the request from the Selection Committee. You will be advised by e-mail or phone which pieces are accepted for the final adjudication. These pieces must be received for judging - by mail – TBA (International), TBA (North America) 2010, to FFAA Show Secretary, 6309 – 90 Ave. Edmonton, AB T6B 0P1 – delivered - TBA.
14. If piece is accepted by the Selection Committee, the artist must prepare it for display including sleeves, rods, and hangers. All display aids must be labelled with artist’s name.
15. Strong reusable packing material must be used to send entries by mail. All packing material must be labelled with the artist’s name.
16. Artists may list their original pieces for sale. A commission will be charged.
17. Entry form and images postmarked by Feb 12 for Early Bird or Feb 26, 2010 for regular entry; are to be sent to Show Secretary, Focus on Fibre Art Association, 6309 – 90 Ave., Edmonton AB T6B 0P1. Late entries will not be accepted. Enclose a self addressed, stamped, padded envelope for return of judge’s critique and your CD Rom. Digital Images only will be returned.
18. Entry form may be faxed or emailed to Show Secretary, 780 463-5987, mistyc@shaw.ca; but image and entry fee must be mailed by deadline (see rule 17) to be eligible.
19. All entrants will be able to pick up their entries in the fall of 2010 at a place and date to be announced. If picked up by someone other than the entrant, a letter of authorization must be presented.
20. All mailed entries will be returned in original packing material included with the submission. Each entry must have sufficient return postage included with the submission. Please check with Canada Post at www.canadapost.ca for rates.
21. Mailed entries to be sent preferably by Xpress Post.
22. Ribbons will be awarded to first, second, and third place winners. Cash or gift certificates will be awarded to best in each category, see ‘Categories’.
23. Group Project. A group of two or more artists may enter ANY original class. Entry must be clearly labelled ‘Group Entry’ and all artists identified.
Criteria for Traveling Show
Pieces chosen to travel must also meet the following special criteria:
· no glass (plexi-glass okay)
· no large or deep frames
· pieces and hangers to fit into a 23” x 15” suitcase or roll into a 5’ carrying case.