Jewelry Arts

YOUR GUIDE TO ENTER
2015 OC Fair Competitions
JEWELRY ARTS
Open to California Residents, Adult and Youth (Ages 9-18)
Dates to Remember...
Monday, June 1
Last Day to Enter Jewelry Arts
Saturday, June 27
8 am-7 pm - Entry Delivery
Tuesday, August 18
7 am - 6 pm - Entry Pickup
Contacts...
Christine Gunst, Event & Program Coordinator
[email protected], (714) 708-1553
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JEWELRY ARTS
Do I Qualify?
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How to Enter
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Tickets
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Need Help?
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How to Deliver Your Entry to the Fair
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How to Pickup Up Your Entry After the Fair
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Rules We Need You to Read
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How Is My Entry Judged?
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What If I Get an Award?
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Ribbons
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Awards
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The Checks in the Mail
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How to Prepare for the Jewelry Arts Show
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Division 950 Beading
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Division 951 Bead Weaving
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Division 952 Wire Wrapping
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Division 953 Jewelry, All Other
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Division 954 Jewelry, Professional
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Division 358 Jewelry Youth, Ages 9-12
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Division 359 Jewelry Young Adult, Ages 13-15
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Division 360 Jewelry Young Adult, Ages 16-18
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OC Fair Guidelines
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Who May Enter
Adult and Youth (Ages 9-18 on or before July 17, 2015). Jewelry Art Divisions are open to all California residents.
HOW TO ENTER...
Really Important Entry Date
Online Entry Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2015
Enter Online
ocfair.fairmanager.com
Exhibitor’s Name
Entries must be made under the name of the individual who prepared it. Do not use business or fictitious names.
Please enter using the exhibitor’s name as it will appear on the display tag. This also applies to all youth entries.
Entry Confirmation
You will receive an email notification and confirmation immediately after your online entry is received. If you
do not see a confirmation in your email shortly after submitting your entry, please check your Spam/Junk
folder before contacting the OC Fair.
Processing Fees
Processing fees are payable online with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Amex). No refunds will be issued.
Adult Divisions - $5 per entry.
Youth Divisions - $3 per entry.
No limit. Ensembles/Suites may be entered as a single piece.
TICKETS, YEA!
Free OC Fair Admission
Exhibitors will receive one 2015 OC Fair admission ticket, at time of entry
delivery. One ticket per exhibitor, not one per entry. Tickets are valid any day
the Fair is open.
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Entry Limit
OC Fair Jewelry Arts
JEWELRY ARTS
DO I QUALIFY?
JEWELRY ARTS
Online: Click on link below for an online tutorial.
ocfair.com/competitions/docs/2015/online_tutorial.pdf
Phone: During office hours at (714) 708-1553
E-mail: Daily at [email protected]
In-Person - Help Days:
May 28-May 29 (Thursday-Friday), 11 am-6 pm
OC Fair Administration Building
Park in Lot F located inside Gate 4 off Arlington Drive near Fairview
Road. Click on link below to view a map.
ocfair.com/competitions/docs/2015/Help_Days_map.pdf
HOW TO DELIVER
Your Entry to the Fair...
Really Important Delivery Date
Saturday, June 27, 8 am-7 pm
Where to Deliver Entries
OC Promenade between Home Arts and Visual Arts Galleries. Report to the clerk at the information desk.
Email alerts will be sent prior to delivery date with information on which gate to use. Click the link to view a
map. ocfair.com/competitions/docs/2015/Fine_and_home_map.pdf
Claim Checks
Will be provided when exhibits are delivered. Entries maybe delivered up by someone other than the exhibitor.
Your Entry After the Fair...
Really Important Pickup Date
Tuesday, August 18, 7 am - 6 pm
Claim Check or photo ID is required for pickup. If you are unable to pick up your items, please arrange for someone
to pick them up for you. Unclaimed items and ribbons become the property of the OC Fair and will be discarded.
THE OC FAIR & EVENT CENTER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR EXHIBITS LEFT AFTER THIS DATE.
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HOW TO PICK UP
OC Fair Jewelry Arts
NEED HELP?
Need assistance with the online entry?
JEWELRY ARTS
We Need You to Read...
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Read the Jewelry Arts Competition Guidelines: Changes are made each year. Review the Category Rules and
Guidelines for individual competitions and the OC Fair Guidelines at the end of this Competition Guide.
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Entries must be made personally by the exhibitor within the last 2 years.
Exhibitors are solely responsible for reading the competition guidelines and rules, and entering their
items in the correct Divisions/Classes. Incorrect entries may result in disqualification and may not be
exhibited. If you need assistance determining the Division and/or Class, please contact the Exhibits Office at
(714) 708-1553 or email [email protected]. Someone should contact you within 48 hours. Personal
assistance is also available during Help Days, see “Need Help” on the bottom of this page for dates and times.
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No refunds will be issued for items incorrectly entered by the exhibitor.
Entries may also be limited or not displayed based on size, content, subject material or for any reason
determined not in the best interest of the OC Fair. No entry will be accepted where an exhibitor prescribes
conditions under which they will exhibit.
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Jewelry - Division Winner
Annette Hernandez
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Items previously entered in the OC Fair will not be accepted and will be disqualified.
OC Fair Jewelry Arts
RULES
JEWELRY ARTS
Adult Divisions
Jewelry - Division Winner
Stephan Berliner
Placed using the American Judging System where exhibits are ranked one against another. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place and
Honorable Mention may be awarded in each class if judges so determine. More than one Honorable Mention per
class may be awarded. 1st Place winners will compete for Division Winner. Division Winners compete for Best of
Show. Additional awards may be added at the judges’ request, however, no additional cash premiums will be
awarded.
Young Adults and Junior Divisions
Placed using the Danish Judging System where each entry is judged on how well it meets a standard rather than
how it compares to other entries. Entries are judged Blue (superior), Red (very good) or White (average) Award.
There may be more than one Blue, Red or White Award per class. All Blue Awards will compete, using the American
Judging System, to determine a Division Winner who will receive a cash award. Division Winners will compete for
Best of Show, when there are 2 or more divisions represented in the show.
Judge’s Awards
Additional awards made at the discretion of each judge to outstanding entries that exhibit special qualities that they
feel deserves to be recognized.
Judging
Judging Criteria
Entries are judged on originality and creativity; workmanship and technique; level of difficulty; color and design;
finishing and appearance.
Judges
Qualified judges are selected by the Program Coordinator to judge all exhibits.
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The decision of the judges is final and cannot be protested. Judges and/or the Program Coordinator have the option
of changing the requested category of a submitted entry. Classes or divisions may be combined to create an
adequate judging pool. If an entry is disqualified after judging is completed, the judge will not change the status of
awards given for other entries.
OC Fair Jewelry Arts
HOW IS MY
ENTRY
JUDGED?
JEWELRY ARTS
Judging Results
All entries will be displayed in the Jewelry Arts Gallery with any awards received. Results will be posted online around the
third week of the OC Fair at ocfair.com/results. Please do not call or email for competition results.
Awards Ceremony for Jewelry Arts
Saturday, August 15: Award recipients recognized: Best of Show and Division Winners. Exhibitors will be notified to
attend.
RIBBONS,
YEA!
Exhibitors will receive awarded ribbons on entry
pickup day.
Awards
Adult
Youth
Best of Show - $35
Division Winner - $25
Judge’s Award - Rosette
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Award checks will be made payable to the exhibitor whose name
is indicated on the entry form and mailed within 30 days after the
close of the OC Fair.
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Best of Show - $100
Division Winner - $50
1st Place - $25
Judge’s Award - Rosette
THE CHECK’S
IN THE MAIL
OC Fair Jewelry Arts
WHAT IF I GET AN AWARD?
JEWELRY ARTS
for the JEWELRY ARTS
Show...
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Ensembles/Suites: May be entered as a single piece.
Body of Work: Total output of the artist. Minimum of 3 items, maximum 10 items.
Metalwork: Must be produced by the exhibitor (commercial finding acceptable).
Polymer Clay: See the Hand Crafts & Hobbies Competition Guide, Division 400.
Labeling: The quality and completeness of labeling will be a consideration for judging. Labeling shall
refer to correctness of identification, spelling and legibility. Labels should include, but are not limited to:
type of jewelry item (necklace, brooch, etc.), materials and production technique(s).
Displays: All entries will be displayed in cases provided by the OC Fair. Cases vary in size and styles.
Management reserves the right to limit the amount of display space available. For special display
requirements, contact the Program Coordinator. Material, display stands and props will be provided.
The use of any substance or item that will cause permanent damage to OC Fair cases is prohibited.
Division 950
Beading
• Bead Weaving see Division 951
Class 01:
Strung, single item or suite
Class 02:
Traditional, single item or suite
Class 03:
Body of Work (3-10 items)
Class 01:
Single Item or Suite
Class 02:
Body of Work (3-10 items)
Division 952
Wire Wrapping
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Class 01:
Single Item or Suite
Class 02:
Body of Work (3-10 items)
Jewelry Best of Show
Craig Pollard
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Division 951
Bead Weaving
OC Fair Jewelry Arts
HOW TO PREPARE
JEWELRY ARTS
Class 01:
Single Item or Suite
Class 02:
Body of Work (3-10 items)
Division 954
Jewelry, Professional
• Professional is a person who engages in an event or
activity as a livelihood rather than an hobby or engaged
in the promotion of their work for sale or commission as
indicated by business cards, brochures, portfolios and
other marketing items, or is represented in galleries or
art show or in publication.
Class 01:
Beading, Any Single Item or Suite
Class 02:
Beading, Any Body of Work (3-10 items)
Class 03:
All Other, Single Item or Suite
Class 04:
All Other, Body of Work (3-10 items)
Youth Jewelry - Best of Show
Jasmine Chan
YOUTH JEWELRY ARTS
Jewelry Arts - Youth, Ages 9-18
Division 358 - Junior, 9-12
Division 359 - Young Adult, 13-15
Division 360 - Young Adult, 16-18
Class 02: Any other item, specify
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Youth Jewelry - Division Winner
Alexa Agamalian
Class 01: Ensemble/Suite
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Division 953
Jewelry, All Other
OC FAIR GUIDELINES
ONLINE ENTRY
Dates to Remember
• Please check the individual Competition Guides for entry deadlines, as well as dates and times for entry
delivery and pickup. Dates and times are absolute. Late entries will not be accepted.
Who May Enter
Enter Online
• Enter online at ocfair.fairmanager.com. Incorrect or incomplete information on online entry may disqualify
the exhibit or cause delay in issuing awards.
• Online submission of data requires that you understand that the decision of the judge is final. You agree to
abide by all rules and regulations contained in the OC Fair Competition Guides and understand that such
rules and regulations are incorporated with and become a part of this agreement. You hereby release the
OC Fair and the State of California from all liability of every kind and character on account of loss,
damages or injury to property, which may occur on the fairgrounds.
Processing Fees
• Most divisions require processing fees (check individual Competition Guides.) Fees are payable online
with a credit card. No refunds will be issued.
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• Some divisions are open only to Orange County residents and some limit the number of entries and age of
entrants. Check individual Competition Guides for who may enter each competition.
• Youth must enter the divisions and classes specified for their age group. The exhibitor’s age as of July 17,
2015, determines their age group.
• Youth may not enter in the Adult divisions. Open Youth who turn age 19 by July 17, 2015, are considered
adults. 4-H youth members in good standing may be age 19 as outlined by the 4-H Cooperative Extension
Office. 4-H members who are age 19 may choose to enter as either a 4-H Young Adult or Adult - they may
not enter both. This rule applies for all OC Fair 4-H Competitions.
OC FAIR GUIDELINES
ENTRIES AND EXHIBITS
Acceptable Entries
• No entries or works with copyright or licensing infringement will be accepted. If there is any reproduction
of a registered trademark item or work of another artist, the OC Fair reserves the right to disqualify the
entry.
• The OC Fair is a family-oriented event. Any entry deemed inappropriate for family viewing will be disqualified prior to judging.
• Articles which are objectionable, stained, soiled, broken, or not ready for hanging will not be accepted for
judging and will not be displayed. You will be notified for pickup.
• OC Fair reserves the right to refuse, accept conditionally or to cancel any entry, disqualify exhibitors,
prohibit exhibition of entries or to cancel awards, without claim for damages.
• OC Fair will not be liable for entries made in error and will not re-open judging to accommodate such
entries.
• No items entered in a previous year’s OC Fair competition will be accepted.
Exhibit Sales
• Sale of an exhibit or any part of an exhibit for delivery during the OC Fair will not be permitted.
Entry Limit
• The Exhibit Supervisor and/or Program Coordinator have the right to limit entries to facilities available.
• Entry forms will be dated as received and entry forms received first will have priority. All entries will be
accepted unless the exhibitor is otherwise notified.
Protection of Exhibits
• All cases will be locked and will not be opened while the public is in the building. Exhibits will not be
allowed to leave the OC Fair & Event Center grounds unless the Program Coordinator has approved a
release slip. Reasonable precaution will be taken in protection of exhibits. The exhibitor must arrange for
insurance if desired.
• OC Fair will not be responsible for accidents or loss that may occur to any of the exhibitors or exhibits at
the show and the exhibitors shall hold the management harmless and indemnify it against any legal
proceedings arising from such accident or loss. Presentation of entry form shall be deemed acceptance
of this rule.
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Repeat Entries
OC FAIR GUIDELINES
JUDGING AND AWARDS
Judges and Judging Procedures
• For judging purposes, the OC Fair reserves the right to combine classes or divisions to create an adequate
judging pool where numbers are insufficient to ensure adequate competition.
• Qualified judge(s) will be selected by the Program Coordinator to judge all exhibits.
• Judges have the authority to disqualify or transfer to the correct class any exhibit that does not meet the
requirement of the division or class in which it is entered.
• Adult Divisions are placed using the American Judging System (ranking exhibits one against another). 1st,
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Premiums
• Signed judging sheets will be used as evidence for payment of premiums. Ribbons and tags will not be
accepted.
• Checks for awards will be made payable to the exhibitor whose name is indicated on the entry form and
distributed within 30 days after the close of the OC Fair.
Ribbons
• To encourage high standards, the judge shall award 1st ,2nd , 3rd Place in each class according to merit; if
without merit, the judge shall make no award under any circumstances. Ribbons and special awards must
be picked-up by exhibitors at the close of the OC Fair unless otherwise noted
Claiming Awards and Exhibits
• Exhibits and/or awards left after the official release date are not the responsibility of the OC Fair and will be
discarded without exception. If you are unable to pick up your items, please arrange for someone to pick
them up for you. Claim check or photo ID is required for pickup. No additional phone calls or email
notifications will be made.
OC Fair and State Guidelines
• All OC Fair and State Guidelines apply to all divisions. State Rules are online at ocfair.com/competitions.
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2nd, 3rd Place and Honorable Mention may be awarded in each class if judges so determine.
Young Adults and Junior Divisions are placed using the Danish Judging System where each entry is judged
on how well it meets a standard rather than how it compares to other entries. Entries are judged Blue
(superior), Red (very good) or White (average) Award. There may be more than one Blue, Red or White
Award per class. All Blue Awards will compete, using the American Judging System, for cash awards.
The decision of the jurors is final.
If an entry is disqualified after judging is completed, the judge will not change the status of awards given for
other entries.
Judging is NOT open to the public (except Special Contests).
Judging results can be viewed online around the third week of the OC Fair at ocfair.com/results. Please do
not call or email for competition results. Award information will not be given by telephone.