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The National Teddy Bear Artists’ Awards 2011
The Prizes for each Class: 1st £50.00, 2nd £20.00, 3rd £10.00
Schedule of Classes
Class 1. I am a Teddy bear made in the pre 1950 style. I am not dressed but was always kept warm in bed. In periods of war in the world, mohair and other expensive fabrics were not available. Many of my friends were made by parents for their own children from fabrics available at the time. I was made to be cuddled and parts of me may now show how much I was loved. I am over 10 inches (25 cms) high but less than 14 inches (35cms).
Class 2. I am a Teddy bear and today I am fishing. I am wearing my comfortable fishing clothes and have my fishing rod and basket for all the fish I may catch. Being a dedicated fisherman I may have a chair or a cushion in case I need a sleep while the fish ignore me. I could even read about the one that got away. It’s hard work all this fishing but what else can a bear do? No size is stipulated.
Class 3. Well my name is Tina and I can teach these aged Bruins a thing or two. Fishing indeed! I am a rock chic bear, I am standing and I am 12 – 16 inches tall. I was born around 1990 and I’m into fashion and music. Bring it all on!
Class 4. Unlike the above Teddy Bears I am a soft sculpture. I am a character bear of any size but I am very detailed and not made to be hugged. I am likely but not essentially, to be made with mohair or another natural fur fabric. With me I have one or more of my actor friends who are also character bears. Accessories will be needed to complete the tableau. We are taking part in a play. The play is based on:
“The Wind in The Willows”
Class 5. Naturalistic bears. This category can include pandas and koalas. Any accessories need to be natural/naturalistic too. No size is stipulated.
Class 6. This Class is for artists entering a competition for the first time. Competitors who entered the First Time Competitors Class last year but did not win any award may also enter. A dressed and/ or accessorised bear between 10 and 12 inches tall, you may use any fabric you choose but the difficulty of working some fabrics will be taken into account. The standard in this Class is very high. It could be won with a “non-fur” base fabric but probably more advanced design and artistic flair would need to be shown.
Class 7. This Class is as above but calls for a bear that is not dressed or accessorised.
Class 8. An 8 - 10 inch bear, dressed or accessorised.
Class 9. An 8 – 10 inch bear, no dress or accessories.
Class 10. A miniature bear under 4 inches. This Class may also be suitable for needle felting or thread bears. The bear should be dressed and accessorised.
Class 11. Teddy Bear Friend Any Size – Optional Dress or Accessories
The Award for the “National Bear Artist of the Year” will be Given to the Winner of Any One of the Above Categories who has Produced the Most Outstanding Exhibit.
This Award Carries an Additional Prize of 100 Pounds
The winning artist will also benefit from publicity as we will use a photograph of the winning entry in the advertising for the following year.
Rules for Competitors
1) Size. All bears are measured for height assuming the bear is standing and he
is measured from the top of the head to the base of the heel. Bears standing
on all fours will be measured from the nose tip along the back to the base of
the heel furthest from the head. It is entirely at the Judges’ discretion whether
a bear with legs that cannot be straightened for measuring is within the correct
size category.
2) Exhibits found to be in the wrong class will be marked “Not as schedule” and
will not be judged.
3) If a class states that the bear should be “not dressed or accessorized”, NO
accessories will be allowed. e.g. A bear standing on a plinth would be
disqualified, a bear wearing jewellery or a bow but not otherwise dressed,
would also be disqualified.
4) Each exhibit costs £10 to enter and fees must be sent with entry(s).
5) Competitors may enter as many classes as they wish but not enter more than
one exhibit in each class.
6) All exhibits must be sent to the organiser for judging in advance of the Show. The exhibits must be received by 7th May 2011. Please address your parcel to Brewins’ Bruins, 5 Mermond Place, Swanage, Dorset. BH19 1DG. United Kingdom.
7) After judging, all exhibits must be staged before 10am by the Competitor or by the Stewards if the Competitor is not able to attend.
8) Artists unable to attend should clearly state whether the exhibit is available for sale and what price is required. If we are able to sell the exhibit on your behalf, the
asking price will be forwarded with no deductions made. In the event that the
exhibit remains unsold we will request payment for return.
9) All exhibits must have been made by the artist or artists. In a class where
accessories and clothes are permitted, these items do not have to be made by
the artist but the source of such items may be considered in the judging. If
two artists have collaborated both names must be on the entry form.
10) A section on the Competition Entry Form is available to enable an artist to describe their entry in detail. It is not a requirement for any Competitor to complete this section but it may be useful to detail if an artist has made their own clothes or accessories.
11) Where an exhibit may be staged in more than one way for judging, a photograph should be enclosed with your entry to avoid the Stewards displaying your entry incorrectly.
12) Entries must not show any identifying label or mark. It is accepted that artist may need to sew in labels. These labels should be hidden with a paper or fabric outer cover that can easily be removed after judging.
13) The Judge(s)’ decision is final.
14)Brewins’ Bruins will not enter into any correspondence regarding the results.
15)No Exhibit may be removed from the Competition table until 4pm. If you have
sold an entry during the day you should make it clear to the Purchaser that
their new bear cannot be collected until 4pm or the Vendor will post it on after
the show.
16) Public entry to the Competition Exhibits will not be allowed after 3.45pm.
From 3.45pm – 4.00pm competitors only will be allowed access to remove
their own exhibit(s).
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The National Teddy Bear Artists’ Awards will be held at Minstead Hall Teddy Bear Fair on 22nd May 2011.
A Competition Entry Form will be e-mailed shortly.
For further information please contact Brewins’ Bruins.
Brewins’ Bruins
5 Mermond Place
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 1DG
Tel 01929 425402
E-mail lube@brewinsbruins.co.uk
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