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General Guidelines that apply to
ALL competition
categories:
(Further specific guidelines that apply to each individual category are
listed with the category description.)
Deadline for receiving artwork is
October 12,
2011.
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You may enter only
one submission per category.
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All entries must be
done by an individual (single person).
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All entries must be
original and not submitted to any previous competitions.
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Pictures must be
framed unless specified by the category. Frame size may not exceed 16"x20".
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Your name, address,
and category number must appear on the back of the picture.
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All entries must have
wired hanging aperture (no saw tooth or other small hanging apertures
allowed).
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You need to file
competition application and include $5 for each picture submitted.
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You need to add
return postage to your cost when mailing in your artworks.
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All
pictures over 8X10 must use acrylic instead of glass.
- You grant the World Wide Pressed Flower Guild
rights to publish image of your artwork on website and other mediums
for non-profit educational purpose.
- Include a return address label in a
plastic bag, attached to the back of each entry. To submit competition
application and pay for the fee and postage…
To submit
competition application and pay for the fee and postage, please click
here.
If you are mailing in your competition entries,
please
send to
Elaine
McMahon
21 Strong
Street
Manchester,
CT 06042
USA
Not permitted:
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No signature,
personal stamp, or identifying marking on the front of the picture.
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No digital
output, cutout images, or stamped images may be included.
All
submissions must include filled-out application form and required
return postage and fees.
Entry
removal time is Sunday 10/16/2011
5:00PM.
Although the World Wide Pressed Flower Guild will exercise due caution
in
safeguarding
competition and exhibit pieces, the Guild or its members cannot assume
responsibility
for injury, damage, or loss. Valuables used in the competition and
exhibits should
be insured by each individual.
A ll
entries are judged based on its originality, design, condition and
choice of material, color, and craftsmanship. A panel of judges will
score each entry. The entry receiving highest score wins. Our judges are
well respected pressed flower artists.
The Theme for competition is “Autumn”
Category #1 "A Beautiful Arrangement"
Create an autumn floral arrangement picture using pressed flowers.
The majority of the picture must be comprised of
pressed plant material. Watercolor, pastel, acrylic, or
oil is allowed on the background.
This
category is open only for those who have not won a first place award in
any WWPFG pressed flower competition.
Not permitted:
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Artificial coloring
or enhancement of the pressed material.
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3-dimension materials
of any kind such as seeds, small twigs and branches or any plant
material that is not pressed flat.
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If matting is used,
it must function only as matting and not as part of the picture
design.
Category #2 "A Beautiful Place"
Create an autumn landscape picture.
Only pressed plant material (flowers, foliage,
fruits, and vegetables) may be used.
Not permitted:
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Artificial coloring
or enhancement of the pressed material.
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3-dimension materials
of any kind such as seeds, small twigs and branches or any plant
material that is not pressed flat.
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Drawing and/or
painting of the background.
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If matting is used,
it must function only as matting and not as part of the picture
design.
lamination or any
type of coating on the plant material surface.
Category #3 "A Bountiful Harvest"
Create an autumn harvest picture.
The majority of the picture must be comprised of
pressed plant material. Watercolor, pastel, acrylic, or
oil is allowed on the background.
Not permitted:
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Artificial coloring
or enhancement of the pressed material.
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3-dimension materials
of any kind such as seeds, small twigs and branches or any plant
material that is not pressed flat.
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If matting is used,
it must function only as matting and not as part of the picture
design.
- lamination or any
type of coating on the plant material surface.
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