NO-HARM BUTTON ART CHALLENGE
The following awards provide an opportunity to demonstrate
how buttons and buckles can be used in a wide variety of applications.
The focus is on the resulting harmony, artistry, and creativity shown by the
item created. The value or rarity of the buttons or buckles used is not a
factor in these awards.
This is a No-Harm challenge-- buttons and buckles may not be
intentionally damaged in the creative process, but previously compromised
examples or parts may be used. If
an article requires a specific accessory for its display,
that accessory must be supplied with the article. Each item must be the work of the
entrant, who must be a member of the California State Button Society. The entrant agrees that pictures of all
entries may be taken and may appear in the State Button Brief.
AWARDS:
1 -- Make-A-Button
Best single button alone, unmounted
2 -- Jewelry
Best creative use of buttons and/or buckles in jewelry
3 -- Beads and Buttons
Best creative use of buttons and/or buckles and beads in
an item.
4 -- Fabric and/or Yarn and Buttons
Best creative use of buttons and/or buckles and fabric
and/or yarn. Wearable art is appropriate here.
5 -- Paper and Buttons
Best creative use of buttons and/or buckles as part of a
paper item
6 -- Miniature Button Art
Best creative use of buttons and/or buckles maximum size
to be 4" x 4" x 4"
7 -- Altered Button Art
Best transformation of a pre-existing item using buttons
and/or buckles
8 -- 3-D Button Art
Best three-dimensional assemblage incorporating buttons
and/or buckles.
STUDIO BUTTON
DISPLAY
Studio Button Artists are invited to submit a
9"X12" card, framed as if for traditional competition, with examples
of their work and contact information.
Cards will be grouped together and displayed in the showroom. Artists must be members of the
California State Button Society and entries will be accepted and can be
retrieved in the same manner as the No-Harm Button Art Challenge entries. Each
entrant must pre-register, but no entry tag is required and no fee will be
charged. Artists are also encouraged to participate at the Meet-the-Artist
Table. MEET-THE-ARTIST
TABLE
Participants in the Art Challenge and the Studio Button Display are invited to host the artist table in the showroom for a one to two hour time slot. Share your button creations with the public and answer questions. Contact Virginia Knowles to reserve a time.
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A pre-registration entry form for the Art Challenge and Studio Button Display is encouraged and should be postmarked by May 5, 2008 and mailed to: Virginia Knowles 7780 Laurel Dr. Gilroy, CA 95020
After this deadline, please email or phone entry information to one of the individuals listed below. The entry fee, to be included with your pre-registration form, will be 50 cents per entry, payable by check to CSBS. Please limit entries to one for each award. You may duplicate the entry tag and present one with each item on Friday, May 23, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. or Saturday, May 24, 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., at the showroom entrance. Winners will be selected by popular vote of show attendees on Saturday, May 24. Cash prizes: First $25, Second $15, Third $10--will be presented Sunday morning May 25 at the Awards Breakfast (tickets for the Sunday breakfast must be purchased in advance) or in the showroom. Items are to remain on display and must be reclaimed between 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 25. If the entrant is unable to claim the item, arrangements may be made with a third party to do so.
Questions: Please contact:
Lorrayne Bailey ~ 408 984-8791 ~ lorrayneinspain@yahoo.com
Janet White ~ 831 484-1302 ~ janet.jan.white@gmail.com
Virginia Knowles ~ 408 842-2245 ~ purpletendril@hotmail.com