Rehoboth Beach Museum
2nd Annual Needlework
Exhibition
March 23, 2013
through May 5, 2013
(The museum is CLOSED TUESDAYS
AND WEDNESDAYS
A benefit for
the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society
Entries accepted
March 8 through March 18, 2013
(The Museum is CLOSED TUESDAYS
AND WEDNESDAYS)
Exhibition details
EXHIBIT DATES: March 23 through May 5, 2013
LOCATION: 511 Rehoboth Avenue, at the entrance to the City of
Rehoboth Beach, near the lighthouse traffic circle and the Chamber of Commerce
Visitors Center.
EXHIBITION HOURS: Monday, Thursday and Friday, 10-4, and Saturday and
Sunday, 11-3.
DAILY ADMISSION FEES: Exhibitors only may visit the
museum for free. For others - Adults: $5.00; Seniors, College Students, and
Active Duty Military $3.00; Children ages 13 to 17, $2; Children and members of
the Society receive free admission.
RECEPTION: There will be a Pot-Luck reception for exhibitors
March 23 from 3-5 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: Each entry must be the work of a living person and
appropriately finished. For
this year, crocheted, knitted, macramé, woven and hooked items are not eligible.
We reserve the right to display items in the manner we deem most appropriate
and to refuse items deemed inappropriate for display. Entries requiring
hanging must be wired. No saw tooth hanging devices will be accepted. Entries
must be labeled with the stitcher’s name and phone number.
DIVISIONS:
Adult: For stitchers 18 years old or older.
Junior: For stitchers 17 years of age or younger at the time
the work was completed. Junior entries will be judged in the following
subdivisions: 9 years of age and younger, 10-13 years, and 14-17 years. Work must have been completed in the last
year.
CATEGORIES:
Original A unique design and composition, which is entirely the
product of the stitcher’s own mind and hands. This includes interpretations of
nature and art through stitching.
Commercial Works using any element of a designer’s pattern for
needlework. Includes: charted or painted canvas, printed graphs, kits, class projects,
and minor alterations thereto.
TECHNIQUES:
·
Beadwork
·
Canvaswork/Needlepoint: Traditional, multi-stitch (4+) or painted canvas
·
Counted Thread: Including Blackwork, Cross Stitch (even weave), Drawn thread, Hardanger
·
Sampler: Traditional or Multi-stitch (4+)
·
Embroidery: Including but not limited to Crewel, Goldwork, Silk Ribbon, Stumpwork,
Surface, White Work.
·
Heirloom Sewing: Smocking, Fine hand sewing, Needle
Lace, Quilting (please note, only those quilts awarded prizes will be displayed
in full due to space constraints).
·
Lace: Bobbin Lace, Battenburg, Filet Guipure, etc.
·
Miniature: 32-count or higher, over one thread
JUDGING:
A nationally certified judge will award ribbons. Major
award winners will be announced just prior to the opening reception. Entrants should fill out forms carefully to
ensure that each piece is properly classified. The Historical Society reserves
the right to re-classify entries.
AWARDS:
Best in Show – across all techniques
First Place, Second Place, Third Place – for each
technique
Honorable Mention - the judge reserves the right to choose the
number of honorable mention winners
People’s Choice – by popular vote
All entries must remain at the Rehoboth Beach Museum
for the duration of the exhibition.
ENTRY FEES: (MAXIMUM OF FIVE ENTRIES, entries must not
have been in previous RBHS exhibits)
Members of RBHS: $5 per entry, $5 per additional entry
Non-members: $10
per adult entry, $5 per additional entry
Juniors: $5
junior entry, $1 each additional entry.
Sets containing several items will be charged $1 for
each additional item.
Make checks payable to Rehoboth Beach Historical
Society (RBHS), 511 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Exhibitors who are not Society members
receive free admission to the museum for the duration of the exhibit.
Society Memberships are available:
Individual: $25
Household: $35
Supporting: $50
Anna Hazzard: $100
Membership is tax-deductable. Please send a separate
check for membership.
ENTRIES BY MAIL:
PLEASE NOTE: Entries will be accepted by mail but
will not be returned by mail. All entries must be picked up at the museum.
Entries MUST BE RECEIVED BY March 18, 2013. Entries by mail must be shipped in
a sturdy container and must contain a completed entry form. Mailing address:
Rehoboth Beach Museum, 511 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Please
call (302) 227-7310 for information.
HAND DELIVERED ENTRIES:
Exhibitors are urged to pre-register by sending
completed forms and fees in the mail to The Rehoboth Beach Museum by March 7,
2013. Please make checks payable to the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society. Walk-in
entries are accepted March 8 through March 18, 2013, between the hours of 10
a.m. and 4 p.m. EXCEPT MARCH 12 AND MARCH
13 when the museum is closed. No entries will be accepted after March
18, 2013. Entries must be picked up by May 10, 2013.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. Insurance
coverage is the responsibility of the owner/depositor.
2. The
depositor warrants that he or she holds full and clear title to the object(s)
identified on the face of the entry form or is the agent of the owner
authorized to deposit the objects(s) with the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society.
3. All objects
may be examined, photographed, measured, or otherwise reproduced for
educational or promotional purposes.
4. The
object(s) will be returned only to the depositor unless RBHS is notified in
writing to the contrary.
5. If objects
are not picked up by the last pick-up date, a $5 per day storage fee will be
charged. After 30 days, the object will be deemed an unrestricted gift to the
museum.
ENTRY FORM – Maximum 5 entries
Please reproduce this
form or print from www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org
(please attach a
photo of your work if possible and an artist’s statement)
Stitcher Name_________________________________________
Exhibited by___________________________________________
Address______________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Phone (home) _______________Phone (cell)
_______________
Email (print CLEARLY) _______________________________
Division: _____Adult
_____Junior
Category: _____Original _____Commercial
Technique:
_____ Beadwork _____
Canvaswork/Needlepoint _____ Sampler _____
Counted Thread/Cross Stitch
_____ Embroidery _____
Heirloom Sewing/Quilt
_____ Miniature _____
Lace ___Mixed Media
Title __________________________________________
Measurement:
Length____ Width____
Description (framed piece, pillow, etc.)
___________________
Thread Count: ________ Pattern Source/Class
_____________
In submission of this
entry I hereby agree to abide by the stated rules of the exhibition, and terms
and conditions listed on the enclosures.
Signature _________________________ ___________ (office use only)
Entries accepted at the museum 511
Rehoboth Avenue * (302) 227-7310
# of entries __ times Entry Fee =
$________
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