Creative Art - Saskatoon EX

Creative Art
August 9-14 - Saskatoon Exhibition
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Our aim is to promote and encourage participation at all levels
with emphasis on amateur and student creativity in the arts
2011 Theme: “A Blast from the Past”
General Rules & Guidelines
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Please refer to Showcase of Arts General Rules & Guidelines for important rules, entry deadlines, etc.
No nudes please.
Items must have been completed within the past 3 years and not previously entered for competition in the Saskatoon
Exhibition Showcase of Arts
4. All work must be done by the entrant. If completed by two or more people, it must be described as “collaborative” with
the names of participants listed.
5. Original design: Entry to be completely the creation of the exhibitor, or modified so that 75% of the project originates
with the exhibitor. Please include a design sheet with a short explanation of the origin and crafting of the entry.
6. A completed entry form must accompany entries.
7. Entries will be classified by committee. Give description of article on entry form.
8. No unfinished, soiled or previously used items will be accepted for competition.
9. All framed work must be wired. No strings or saw tooth hangers will be accepted.
10. Must have a minimum of 10 pieces entered per section to be judged for monetary prizes.
Judging
Needlework
Workmanship ...................................................30
Harmony of colours, material & design ...........10
General appearance .........................................10
TOTAL ...............................................................50
Quilting
Workmanship ...................................................30
Harmony of colours, material & design ...........10
General appearance .........................................10
TOTAL ...............................................................50
Sewing
General appearance ..........................................10
Neatness, pressing, design fabric and colour selection
Workmanship (judged from outside garment) 20
Cut on grain; plaids matched; topstitching even; collar points sharp; buttons, buttonholes,
zippers, pockets properly placed; hem straight; sleeves properly set in.
Workmanship (judged from inside garment) ...20
Seams even in width and suitable to fabric; seams finished if necessary; stitching straight, tension well
adjusted; stitches suitable length, hem and facings smooth; flat, even width; suitable type and placement of
interfacing. Threads fastened.
TOTAL ...............................................................50
Knitting & Crochet
Workmanship ....................................................30
Harmony of colours, material & design ...........10
General appearance .........................................10
TOTAL ...............................................................50
Collector Dolls, Toys, Woodwork & Miscellaneous
Workmanship ....................................................30
Harmony of colours, material & design ...........10
General appearance .........................................10
TOTAL ...............................................................50
Rugs
Workmanship ....................................................30
Harmony of colours, material & design ...........10
General appearance .........................................10
TOTAL ...............................................................50
All work not covered by scoreboards will generally be judged on appropriate
selection of workmanship, selection of materials and general appearance.
Divisions:
Division A: Adult - amateur who engages in their craft as a hobby, not as a profession or continuing
source of income
Division B: Children and Youth - 17 years & under
Division P: Professional (not eligible to compete for Best of Show or Theme)
Secti
ons:
Entries in each section will be categorized into similar classes for judging.
SECTION I: KNITTING & CROCHET
Any knitted or crochet item to wear or for the home. This will include original design (see Rules &
Guidelines).
* Special Project: Knit or crochet scarf.
SECTION II: QUILTING
Any quilted item, including wearable art. This will include original design (see Rules & Guidelines).
SECTION III: SEWING
Any sewn garment or item for the home including, and not limited to, purses, totes, cloth dolls and doll
clothing.
SECTION IV: STITCHERY
Any hand embroidery technique. This will include original design (see Rules & Guidelines)
SECTION V: RUGS
This section will include all latch hook, rag, braided, crocheted, or traditional hooked rugs. This will
include original design (see Rules & Guidelines).
SECTION VI: PAPER CREATIONS
Any item made of paper, including, and not limited to, orgami, scrapbooking (single page only) and
handmade cards.
SECTION VII: MISCELLANEOUS
Any item not covered above, including but not limited to, creative recycling (please attach a descriptive
note), basketry, glass etching, beading, stained glass, candles, pottery, teddy bears, woodworking and
dolls.
THEME CLASS
“A Blast from the Past”
Awards:
BEST OF SHOW receives award and $50 prize money. Presented by Saskatoon Prairieland Park Corporation.
CLASS AWARDS
Winners of the Class Awards are judged for Section Awards and $25 cash. Section winners are then
judged for “Best of Show”.
THEME CLASS AWARD
Winner receives ribbon and $50 cash award. Presented by Saskatoon Prairieland Park Corporation.
COMMITTEE AWARD
Award selected by Creative Arts Committee. Winner receives ribbon and $50 cash award.
OPEN/PROFESSIONAL
Ribbon and $50 cash award.
2011 Creative Arts Award presenters:
Saskatoon Quilters’ Guild - $100 cash award
Bridge City Needle Arts Guild Award - Original design in Needlework - $50 cash award
Yesterday’s Memories - $25 cash award in Paper Creations.
The Wool Emporium - $50 award in Knitting, $50 award in Crochet
Paper Trails - $25 cash award in Paper Creations
The Sewing Machine Store - $50 to adult in Sewing Section
Century Textile & Sewing Supply - $50 to youth in Sewing Section
Heritage Rug Hookers - $25 cash award for original design
Collector’s Choice - $50 award in the Stitchery Section
Prairie Lily Knitting & Needlework Shop - $50 award in the Stitchery Section
Volunteer Opportunities
Showcase of Arts has a variety of volunteer opportunities! If you are interested in volunteering please
contact Shirlee at 931-7149 or email [email protected].
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ENTER IN PERSON
Location:
Location: Saskatoon Prairieland Park Trade Centre - Hall A
503 Ruth Street, Saskatoon, SK
Dates/Times: Sunday, July 24 - 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
ENTER BY MAIL
Mail entries must be received by Friday, July 23
Mail to:
Mailed entries must be received by Friday, July 22, 2011
Showcase of Arts Competition
P.O. Box 6010, Saskatoon, SK S7K 4E4
* include return postage for return entries
PICK UP INFORMATION
Pick up date: Monday, August 15
Pick up time: 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Saskatoon Prairieland Park - Hall A
If you are unable to pick up your entries at this time, you must arrange for someone else to pick them
up for you. Written permission must be given before entries will be released (refer to the claim slip
given to you when you drop off your entries). Prairieland Park is not responsible for entries left more
than 60 days following the competition.
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CREATIVE ART CRITIQUE
Thursday, August 11 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Guild members in attendance to answer your questions and provide
advice to maximize your creative potential.
2012 Theme: “PRAIRIE LANDMARKS - VANISHING AND EMERGING”
2011 Anniversary Competition
In 2011 Prairieland Park will celebrate 125 years of the Saskatoon Exhibition and we
are looking for a work of art that depicts 125 years of the Saskatoon Exhibition. The
winning entry will be awarded $500 cash and may be featured in our advertising
material. Deadline April 4, 2011.
2011 Creative Art Entry Form
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________
Prov. _____________________________________________
Postal Code: __________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
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I agree to the rules & regulations governing this competition. (SIGNATURE)
Division A
Division B
Division P
Display Only
Adult
17 & under
Professional
For Office Use
Description
Section
Theme Class
Please return my entry by mail. I have enclosed postage. PLEASE ensure that mail in
entries are delivered in protective wrapping.
Creative Art Identification Label
Creative Art Identification Label
Creative Art Identification Label
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