Ag Art Wear Competition - Entry FormSponsored by:
Conditions of Entry1. All entrants must complete the official entry form and forward by Monday 17th August 2009 to: 2. There are three sections: Avant Garde Designer and Under 21. Each creation may only be entered in one section and must not have won in any other Field Days / Agricultural Show "Ag Art Wear" ® or similar Competition. The committee reserves the right to transfer entries to appropriate section if considered necessary. Entrants will be notified if this is the case. 3. The person/group named on the entry form must have created the garment. A maximum of 2 entries per designer will be accepted. When promoting this event The Elmore & District Machinery Field Days Inc. hold the exclusive rights for all advertising and photos relevant to the Ag Art Wear ® Competition. 4. The creation and its accessories are to be made from material of an agricultural nature as produced or found on a farm however buttons zips and such items may be used without penalty. Entrants should bear in mind that if their garment wins at National level and enters the NZ Competition it may need irradiation to meet quarantine requirements. Materials such as seeds, grasses, feathers, bones etc. need to be irradiated and sometimes can discolour the garment. 5. Judging will be based on the imagination of the creator, appearance, and the use of agricultural products. The creation need not be practical, but rather entertaining and/or artistic. 6. The creation must be durable enough to be worn at least six times. Garments will be paraded by models each day of the field days in the Auditorium at times to be announced. 7. Entries plus back and front finished garment photos are to be delivered to Mrs Joyce Giffin at 11 Cardwell Street, Elmore, by Friday 18th September, 2009 for promotional purposes. Any garments delivered after this date will not be eligible to compete unless by arrangement. 8. Accessories such as bodysuits/tights etc. are to be provided by the designer/entrant. The garment must allow free body movement and not injure, scratch or be of a hindrance to the wearer. It must be of a weight that can be comfortably worn and carried. 9. Judging is on visual inspection. Judges do not examine the finish or seams of garments. Use of non-ag products such as commercial dress fabric, hats, shoes etc. is allowed however points will be deducted. 10. The Judges’ decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into. The organisers will not be responsible for any damage or loss of the entry. 11. Elmore Field Days "Ag Art Wear" ® Competition Final judging will be held at a time to be announced on Thursday 8th October, 2009 in the Auditorium. All designers are encouraged to be present. On the same day the National Final will take place in the same Auditorium at a time to be announced. This takes in the winners from other field days / Agricultural Shows. The Committee reserves the right to reduce entries to a short list for the finals if necessary. 12. Entrants will be issued with a Complimentary Pass, Car Pass and other details in early September prior to the Field Days after all entries have been received. 13. All entrants are required to forward the following by Monday 31st August 2009 -
14. It is preferable that garment size be from 10 to 14. 15. The Maximum parcel size in length is 105cm and girth 140cm to comply with Aust Post regulations. If the garment size is in excess of the above size, the entrant is to pay for costs of shipping the garment. 16. All garments not required for promotion by the committee i.e. winning entries, must be signed out prior to being collected from the dressing area on the final day from 3.45pm. 17. The Committee reserves the right to amend the Conditions of Entry if deemed necessary prior to the event. Notification will be given as soon as possible following the amendment. 18. Entrants failing to comply with any of the above conditions may be excluded from the competition.
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