SOUTH CAROLINA GOURD SOCIETY

 

EXHIBITION

 

AT THE ORANGEBURG FAIR

 

September 29-October 5, 2008

 

Orangeburg County Fair Grounds

 

Orangeburg, South Carolina 29115

 

Joanne Crouch, Show Chairman�Telephone (803) 685-5577

E-mail crouch1@pbtcomm.net

 

Eligibility:  Open to members of the South Carolina Gourd Society only.

Entry:

(A)     All entries must remain throughout the Show and are to be removed Sunday, October 5 between 2:00 and 4:00pm. 

(B)     Three skill levels: Novice, Intermediate and Open.

(C)     Judging will be done by a group of individuals that are knowledgeable about gourds chosen by the SCGS with the assistance of the American Gourd Society.   All decisions will be final.

(D)     The Show will be open to the public from Monday, September 29-Sunday, October 5.

(E)      Identification tags will be filled out and attached to entries when it is entered in the show on Saturday, September 27, 2008.  Check-in is between 10am and 2pm.  Nametags or business cards will be placed after the judging is completed.  The SCGS will take all precautions to protect and secure your entries but will not be held responsible for damage or theft. 

 

FEES:  $12.00 entry fee for each gourd artist includes all entries.  Make checks payable to the South Carolina Gourd Society.   An artist can pre-register by September 19, 2008 by mailing completed registration form and check for $10.00 to Joanne Crouch, 606 Neighbors Road, Ward, South Carolina  29166.  Please have all pricing decided before arriving at the show. 

 

Show Awards

 

Each entry will receive a Blue Ribbon, Red Ribbon, or White Ribbon.  Cash prices will only be paid on blue and red ribbons.

Best of Show- $50.00

Best in Design-

            Novice-this is for the gourd artist new to competition-$20

            Intermediate-this is for gourd artist that have competed before but never received  best of show-$20

            Open-Intended for advanced gourd artist that have previously won top awards in competitions-$20

Blue Ribbon-$5.00 cash award.

Red Ribbon-$3.00 cash award.

White Ribbon-$1.00 cash award

Categories:

(1)   Gourd Musical Instruments.  Includes, drums, rattles, shakers, etc.  Any techniques.

(2)   Pyrography (Woodburning) No ornamentation permitted.  Clear finish permitted only.  May be whole or cut gourd.

(3)   Pyrography (Woodburning) Painting, dyes, ink, etc allowed.

(4)   Carved/chiseled/gouged/filigree gourd.  All techniques and embellishments allowed.    Clear finish, paint or dye permitted.  Whole or cut gourd.

(5)   Painted gourds-No other technique and no ornamentation permitted. 

(6)   Dolls- any size and technique.  Gourd must be predominate.   

(7)   Woven gourd basket-gourd must predominate.  Must have handle.  Material can be natural (pine needles, vine, natural color leather, feathers) or manmade.

(8)   Woven gourd bowls with natural plant/animal weaving material (pine needles, vine, natural color leather, feathers, etc) or manmade materials.  Will not have handle.

(9)   Gourd jewelry or wearable art-any technique.  May include necklaces, earrings, purses, etc.

(10)Birdhouse(functional)  Gourd entrance holes should be appropriate sizes with drainage and hanging holes.

(11) Birdhouse (decorative) Gourds must dominate.  Any technique allowed.

(12) Gourd Christmas tree ornament-any technique or size.  Must include a hanger.

(13) Holiday themes, Christmas only.  Cut or whole gourd.

(14) Decorated dipper gourd.  Any technique.  Cut or uncut

(15) Gourd with inlay.  Any item may be inlaid into the gourd shell.  Inlay must predominate.

(16) Claywork but gourd must dominate.

(17) Holiday themes (not Christmas)-any technique.

(18) Animals only-any technique allowed but gourds must predominate.

(19)�Itsy-bitsy� gourd-gourd must be no larger than 4 inches (excluding stem) using any technique.  Will not be penalized for stand or hanger. 

(20)�Gourd Gone Crazy� category.  Let your imagination run wild.  Any technique allowed. This category is for pieces that absolutely fit in no other category. 

 

ENTRY FORM

(FORM MAY BE COPIED FOR ADDITIONAL PIECES)

 

NAME_________________________________________________________________

 

ADDRESS______________________________________________________________

 

___________________________________________________ZIP_________________

 

PHONE______________________________ EMAIL ___________________________

 

SOCIAL SECURITY NO. _____ ____ _______ (Required to receive cash awards)

 

NOVICE__________ INTERMEDIATE  _________ OPEN __________

 

LIST                                       ITEM                                      NAME

CATEGORY                          FOR SALE                          OF

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