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Competition for 2008 Taiwan Teddy Bear Creative Awards
APPLICATION
We are now accepting entries for the 2008 Taiwan Teddy Bear Show & Creative Awards. Information is now available at TWTBA web site at URL: www.twtba.org.tw.
Please read all rules and conditions and submit all forms to participate in this event. (All Entries must be received by September 15th, 2008)
CONTEST ENTRY FEE:
1. USD 24 per contest bear.
2. USD 12 for second contest bear and above (each).
3. USD 20 for each nominated bear returned.
_________Account Name: Taiwan Teddy Bear Association
_________Bank Code: 008 (HUA NAN Bank - Tien-Mou branch)
_________Bank Account: 189-10-001511-1; Swift
_________Code: HNBKTWTP123
The fee is non-refundable for both tables and competition. Fees are applied to our costs of show place, publicity and administration costs.
CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS (visa/MasterCard/diners card) can be accepted and will be processed via "fred-i-bear" credit card facilities and the transaction will be shown as "fred-i-bear on your statement.
Taiwan Teddy Bear Show Entryform Taiwan Teddy Bear Show Application Info
Please use our official application form. ¡iAnnex 1¡jFill out each entry form or print form completely. All applications completed in English type or written in block letters.
Any contest entry form that is not signed or accompanied by an entry fee will be invalid and not viewed by the judges. A separate entry form must be filled out for each bear entered. Limited one bear per entry form.
If you cannot print the forms from our website, please contact our TWTBA office and we will email, mail or fax the forms to you. Deadline for submitting forms is September 15th, 2008. Up to this date all necessary documents must have reached the TWTBA office. Please send your application to our address¡K
_________Taiwan Teddy Bear Association (Tel: +886-2-2833-7982)
_________No.7, Furong St., Shihlin District,
_________Taipei City 11159, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
CONTEST RULES
- There are 5 categories for both local and international artists/bear maker/manufacturer to enter.
No artist's name/tag on any bear entered into the competition.
- Contest bear must be the original artist's own design. All Competition Entry Forms must be received by September 15th, 2008.
- Entry forms can be found on the TWTBA web site www.twtba.org.tw A separate entry form must be filled out for each bear entered. Limited one bear per entry form.
- 3 good quality 4x6" photographs must be submitted. All photographs must have a plain background. NO PHOTOGRAPHS WILL BE RETURNED and permission is given for the TWTBA to publish these photo's in TWTBA web site and bear magazine "Bear Focus"
(1) Close up of bear's face
(2) Full frontal view of bear
(3) Back view of bear
(4) Photographs with completed forms must be sent to the TWTBA in Taiwan. Taiwan Teddy Bear association No 7, Furong Street, Shihlin District, Taipei City 11159 ,Taiwan (R.O.C.)
(5) Entries that are submitted by email can be sent to service@twtba.org.tw / lck@mweb.co.za (different screens/monitors will show different colours, we advise to send photographs by post and only use email if you are submitting late.)
(6) 6 bears in each category will be nominated. Nominated bears will be on display at our website between 27th October till 5th November open to the public for online voting.
(7) Nominated bears have to be SENT to TWTBA in Taiwan, not reaching Taiwan later than the 7th November 2008 where the final judging will take place at the exhibition on the 9th November 2008.
(8) Nominees submitting their entries for the contest at the show must hand them in between 10.00am-11.00am on Sunday 9th November 2008 at the exhibition.
(9) The voting will be made up by 15% from online voting, 85% by the judges on the day of the exhibition.
(10) Winning bears will be announced at the exhibition at 4.00pm on Sunday 9th November 2008.
(11) The winning bears will be displayed in the nest issue of TWTBA magazine "Bear Focus" and on our website.
(12) The TWTBA Int'l judges will rule in all disputes. The committee's final decision will be the final score for this competition.
Entering into bear competitions is a wonderful way to promote your work and we look forward to receiving your entries. (¡iAnnex2¡j: Competition Entry Form.)
Taiwan Teddy Bear Show Entryform Taiwan Teddy Bear Show Application Info
THE FIVE CONTEST CATEGORIES DEFINITION OF TERMS
* A. Single miniature bear under 15 cm Under 5.9" (15cm), undressed or dressed, artist bears or teddy bears in their original form, material selection is your choice.
* B. Single dressed bear more than 15 cm and over From 5.9" (15cm) and above, dressed, artist bears or teddy bears in their original form, material selection is your choice.
* C. Single undressed bear more than 15 cm and over From 5.9" (15cm) and above, undressed, artist bears or teddy bears in their original form, material selection is your choice. No bow, collar, and decoration.
* D. Tableaux, a group of two or more bears dressed or undressed; within background Tableaux. A group of two/a pair or more bears dressed or undressed, within a set background or props, small furniture. The overall size of the completed piece must not exceed 55 W x 55L x 55 H (Unit in cm).
* E. Mix materials (single bear) under 55 cm Under 22" (55cm), undressed or dressed, Not made b.y the traditional Mohair/Alpaca material. Single bear within cotton cloth, plush, knitting wool, paper, wood, metal, pottery, glass, plastics, or other mix materials.
MEASUREMENTS
Measurements: Measure the bear standing. Measure in a straight line from the top of the head to the surface on which the bear is standing. Bent leg bears should be measured in the sitting position. Bears on all fours should be measured from the tip of the nose to the bottom of the extended hind leg. (A standing position)
ELIGIBLITY
- This contest is open to teddy bear artists from any country.
- You may submit as many entries as you wish in each category, but only one entry from any one artist or manufacturer can be nominated in any one category. However, an artist may receive nominations for both an individual entry and collaboration within the same category. Any substantial changes in design, costume, materials, or retail price from the original entry are grounds for disqualification of the entry.
- Bears must remain on exhibit until 5PM on November 9th, 2008.
- Nominated bears will be posted back to contestants within two weeks after the show and will be advised when this is done.
JUDGING CRITERIA
- A panel of TWTBA Int'l judges will award entries points based on: Originality; Innovation; Skills; Quality of Construction; Overall Anatomical Appearance and Collectability
- Prize: 1 Grand, 1 Sliver and 1 Bronze prize for each category.
- Special Award: Public Vote (visitors/audience/exhibitors) for :Best Teddy Bear In The Show on display: November 9th, 2008
Taiwan Teddy Bear Show Entryform Taiwan Teddy Bear Show Application Info
For more info or any questions please contact
TWTBA International Representative: Ms Lynette Kennedy
Email: lck@mweb.co.za
Creative Design Studio (RKR4CDS)Thank you, Lynette! I've been on the look-out for this info!
Bobbie, we are trying something new this year by accepting entries via a picture. I wanted all entries to carry a small snippet 1"x1" of the fabric used (mohair/material ) that were sent in to give a better idea of the entry. However with people being able to enter on line this was not possible.
I strongly feel that the final judging must be done with the bear in your hands hence us accepting the nominated bears in the "flesh" Today with all the new programs pictures can be changed and I have also seen bears well made that "picture" badly and of course the other way round.
I thought that 6 bears would also just give that edge to the final judging.
I also wanted the "needle felted" critters to go into their own category, however YZ felt that at this stage it would not be feasible but it is something I am working on for next year.
It is all exciting and I am looking forward to being a part of it all.
Lynette
Creative Design Studio (RKR4CDS)Oh - our own category! That will be Great! But I shall enter again and cross my fingers for the best outcome!
The ribbons are stunning!
Perhaps next year, I will even be able to join you! Thx for all of your hard work, Lynette
hggzzz,
B
