I.O.L.l. Lace Contest 2012

Deadline: June 30, 2012 (POSTMARK)

I.O.L.l. Lace Contest 2012
International Old Lacers, Inc.
Convention 2012
St Paul, MN
August 5-11, 2012

Star of the North - From the twinkle of an idea to a sky of lace
The 2012 contest theme: "STAR"

2012 I.O.L.I. Lace Contest Rules (truncated)
1) All entrants must be members of I.O.L.I. for the current year of the contest.
2) Teachers and Professional lacemakers are ineligible to enter the Original Design and the Technical Proficiency categories.
3) All entries must have at least one 5 or more pointed star within the design of the lace. If the star is not obvious, the lacer must place a note on the entry form indicating where the star can be found within the lace.
4) The entry can be 2-D or 3-D. The maximum size including the frame and matting and/or props is 15 inches x 15 inches for the 2-D and 15 inches x 15 inches x 15 inches for the 3-D entries. Actual lace piece must be entered. Photo or photocopy is not acceptable.
5) The lace may be mounted or framed, but no glass, plastic or plexiglass may be over the lace or it will be disqualified. The reasons for no glass: safety of the judges, ability to view the lace properly, photography, minimize possible damage to the lace.
6) Definition of categories:
    a) The Doris Southard Award - Open to Teachers and Professional lacemakers – A prize will be awarded subject to the decision of the judges. All Lace Contest Rules must be followed with the pattern designed and executed by the entrant. A copy suitable for publication in the I.O.L.I. Bulletin of the original pattern and working directions must be submitted with the entry. Electronic submissions are preferred.
   b) Original Design – Open only to Non-professional lacemakers - Is a pattern designed and executed by the entrant. A copy suitable for publication in the I.O.L.I. Bulletin of the original pattern and working directions must be submitted with the entry. Electronic submissions are preferred.
   c) Technical Proficiency - Open only to Non-professional lacemakers - Is a pattern designed by a third party (a book, newsletter, or previously published work of another lacemaker) and executed by the entrant. Information acknowledging the designer, source of the pattern, and a clear photocopy of the lace inspiration used for the entry must be provided. Do not submit patterns or directions with lace made in this category .
7) Only one entry per member in their eligible category. Non-professional lacemakers may enter one entry in original design and one entry in technical proficiency.

Prizes:
Doris Southard Award– $100
Original Design – 1st $100; 2nd $75; 3rd $50
Technical Proficiency – 1st $75; 2nd $50; 3rd $25
Winner of Popular vote – 1 year complimentary I.O.L.I. membership

Download:
www.internationaloldlacers.org/IOLILaceContest2012EntryForm.pdf

www.internationaloldlacers.org/2012_IOLI_Lace_Contest_Rules.pdf

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