Northern Woods Exhibition Rules for Entry
- Entries are limited to objects made primarily of wood.
- Space on the exhibition floor permitting, each entrant may submit any number of pieces, but only one piece is eligible for judging. If too many entrants are received, second entries will not be shown.
- Pieces shown at previous Northern Woods Exhibitions are not eligible for exhibition, judging, or awards.
- The show committee reserves the right to reject a piece it deems unacceptable for any reason.
- All pieces must remain on the floor for the duration of the show.
- Larger pieces display best on attractive flat black pedestals 4 inches in height. Pedestals should have leg levelers, with rubber or soft vinyl material in contact with the showroom floor. Entrants must provide their own pedestal. Wall hanging pieces will need a wall suitable for display of the piece. Entrants must provide their own wall display.
- Small items may be displayed in entrant or Guild-provided display cases or vitrines. Please contact the show committee if you would need space in a Guild display case.
- Advertising is limited to portfolios, business cards, and Guild sponsored publications. All advertising must remain next to the entrant’s piece(s).
- Although the Guild and Southdale will have people available to monitor the show at all times, neither party is responsible for damage to, or loss of, pieces on display. Insurance coverage for pieces on display is the responsibility of the entrant.
- PLEASE NOTE THIS RULE: Pieces submitted after April 2, 2012 will not be included in the show. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- All pieces MUST be in place by midnight, April 25, 2012. Late pieces will be excluded from the show unless the entrant contacts the show chairman and makes appropriate arrangements. Pieces will be placed by the guild committee member in charge of display. His decisions are final.
- Entrants will be expected to volunteer time staffing the Guild booth.
Items required at time of entry
- Piece Description - A description of the piece that will be published in the show brochure. Description must include dimensions, materials, and selling price (examples, NFS = Not for sale, Please inquire, or give us the asking price in dollars) if applicable.
- Biographical Data - Biography of artisan. Tell us a bit about you (100 words or less). Biographies will be published in the brochure.
- Color Photos - High resolution Digital Photos are required (1500 x 2100 pixels in JPEG format). If received by April 2, 2012 they will be printed in brochure. If received early, they may be included in press releases. To enhance the brochure, more than one photograph may be submitted.
- Entry Fee
- Guild members will pay a $50 entry fee for their first piece.
- Guild members entering two or more pieces will pay an entry fee of $25 for each subsequent piece after their first entry.
- Non-members will pay a fee of $75 for the first piece and $40 for each subsequent piece.
- Students in high school, and those currently enrolled in post secondary schools, may enter one piece for free (proof of status is required).
- Fee is refundable for any piece that is rejected due to space constraints.
- NOTE!!! - Fees are not refundable for incomplete/late pieces!!!
- Hand Tool Usage (optional) - If your piece is to be judged for hand tool use, a paragraph explaining the hand tool use is required.
- Piece Contributors - Entrant must state if any other individuals contributed directly to the piece (e.g. designers, finishers, etc.). Pieces constructed with second party contributors are welcomed, however, they will not be judged on the corresponding characteristics. (E.g. If piece was finished by a second party it is not eligible for the Best Finish Award, unless of course the piece is co-entered by both parties.)
- Piece to be judged - Indicate if you want the piece to be judged. Only one piece per participant is eligible for judging.
- Original Design (optional) - Indicate if you want the piece to be judged. Only one piece per participant is eligible for judging.
Deadline for Entry is April 2, 2012.
