The Bloomin Gourd -Special Edition Georgia Gourd Society

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1 The Bloomin Gourd -Special Edition Georgia Gourd Society Gourd Art Competition, Gourd Art Classes, Gourds and Supplies Located at the Kiwanis Fairgrounds in Griffin, GA 1025 South Hill Street Open to Public Saturday 8AM to 5 PM and Sunday 10PM to 4 PM Open Sunday Morning 8:30 AM for Classes

2 GourdFest 2016 Important Message to Georgia Gourd Society Members Gourdfest is just 16 days away. I do hope that our members are getting all their competition pieces polished and ready. Remember that the competition rules are on the website along with registration forms and tags. If at all possible please have your tags ready when you come to check in on Friday, September 23rd. The dinner menu for Saturday Night is as follows: Dinner #1 Rice with vegetables, Chicken Cordon Blue, Yellow Plantain & Green Salad. $12.00 Dinner #2 White Rice with beans, Roasted Pork, Yellow Plantain and Green Salad. $12.00 Please your reservations to Ellen Tatum ewtatum@bellsouth.net with your choice of dinner. These reservations must be made by SEPTEMBER 15th in order for Sam to be able to buy the necessary supplies. Tropical Delights will be serving breakfast, lunch and snacks during the show hours. A few things to remember: Classes are on the Internet under Georgia Gourd Society so please make sure you sign up soon. We have some great classes. Donations are needed for the Market Place. Please bring a dish for the Friday Night Dinner for our Vendors and Judges and anyone else that is working the show. Any type of vegetable dish or dessert will be appreciated. The Society will buy the fried chicken and rolls. I need volunteers to help with the following: move tables, set up dinner for vendors, mark off vendor spots and to help clean up after the show. We no longer have the boys and girls that use to help us with the cleaning so please help. Any amount of time you can give will be appreciated as this is your society. Let s make this another Great Gourdfest! Ellen Tatum President Georgia Gourd Society

3 Directions to the 2016 Georgia GourdFest Location The Griffin Kiwanis facility is easy to access. It is located at 1025 South Hill Street, Griffin, GA Directions: Southbound from the Atlanta area on I-75 to EXIT 205 (GA 16) Right (West) on Hwy 16 for 10.5 miles to the center of Griffin Left (South) on South Hill Street (US 19 Bus. / US 41 Bus. / GA 155) Travel south on S. Hill ST for 1.5 miles and the Kiwanis facility will be on your right. Northbound from the Macon area on I-75 to EXIT 205 (GA 16) Left (West) on Hwy 16 for 10.5 miles to the center of Griffin Left (South) on South Hill Street (US 19 Bus. / US 41 Bus. / GA 155) Travel south on S. Hill ST for 1.5 miles and the Kiwanis facility will be on your right. Days Inn Griffin Address: 1719 N Expy, Griffin, GA Phone:(770) Baymont Inn & Suites Griffin Address: 2007 N. Expressway, Griffin, GA Phone:(770) Super 8 Griffin Address: 2010 N Expy, Griffin, GA Phone:(770) Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Address: 1616 N North Expressway, Griffin, GA Phone:(770) Express Inn & Suites - Griffin Address: 1690 N Expy, Griffin, GA Phone:(770) Hampton Inn Address: 2007 N Expy, Griffin, GA Phone:(770) Quality Inn & Suites Address: 2014 N Expy, Griffin, GA Phone:(770) Scottish Inn Address: 1709 N Expy, Griffin, GA Phone:(770) Comfort Inn & Suites Address: 1906 N Expy, Griffin, GA Phone:(678) Holiday Inn Express & Suites Griffin Address: 1900 N Expy, Griffin, GA Phone:(770)

4 Prepare to have fun and enjoy one another s gourd art. It is ART!! There will be an entry table set up on Friday September 23 from 1:00 until 5:00. For our workers on Friday, someone will be available at noon. You should arrive with a competition registration sheet and tags filled out. You can find these forms on the GGS Website link Click on the link Competition Registration Form and Competition Tags. Artist Number: This num ber w ill allow us to keep track of our entry throughout the judging process and returning the entries to you on Sunday at 4:00 PM You will place the artist number on each entry tag and the competition registration form. he numbers will be given out at the registration table on Friday OR - You can obtain an artist number for your entries in advance - southerngourds@gmail Categories and Divisions The Categories, Divisions, and Rules are one the same Website page as the competition registration and tag. You should read these to understand where to place your entries 4 Growers, 2 - Master, 3 -Grand Master, and 5 -Youth arts & crafts. If this is your first time to enter a gourd competition mark your entry with the words NEW ARTIST

5 2016 Competition Rules and Categories Adult Crafted Gourd Divisions Entrants must be a member of the American Gourd Society or any state gourd society. If you are not a member and would like to enter a piece in competition, you must first join the Georgia Gourd Society and/or the American Gourd Society at the main information desk. Youth categories are exempt from this rule. All of the participants entries must compete in only one division level. NOVICE DIVISION The Novice Division was instituted to allow all artists who are developing the basic techniques to compete among their peers with similar skills. The Novice entrant should not have exhibited in more than four gourd shows, won more than 10 first place awards (blue ribbons) in any gourd show in any two (2) year period or won a major award in this division. Anyone entering this division must place all their entries in this division. The novice can compete in either Masters or Grand Masters but all of the contestant s entries must compete in only one division level. MASTER DIVISION The Master Division was instituted for those artists who have mastered the basic techniques and are ready to compete with a wider range of competitors. The Master Division is open to all competitors. Entrants can have sold or taught for a fee. Those entrants who have won more than 20 first place awards (blue ribbons) in this division or won a major award must advance to the Grand Master Division. Anyone entering this division must place all their entries in this division GRAND MASTER DIVISION The Grand Master Division was instituted for the accomplished artist whose art and skills have been recognized as superior. Anyone entering this division must place all their entries in this division. Anyone in the Grand Master Division will remain in this division until, or when, a new division is created. Qualifying Grand Master entrants cannot compete in the Master or Novice Art and Craft entries will be judged according to the AGS Judging Option B

6 ADULT CRAFTED GOURD CATEGORIES First place, second place, and third place awards will be given for entry categories 9 through 43 in entrant classifications. Categories with a GM prefix designate the Grand Master Division; The M prefix designates the Master Division; and N designates the Novice Division. MUSICAL CLASS GM9. M9 N9: Gourd musical instrument, functional. Includes drums, rattles, shekeres, etc. Any techniques. PYROGRAPHY (WOODBURNING) w hole or cut gourd 2016 Competition Categories GM10. M10. N10: Pyrography with or without other techniques. Pyrography must dominate, ornamentation permitted. GOURD CARVING CLASS whole or open gourd GM11 (Grand Master only) Carved Gourds, Chiseled, chip carved, Fretwork, Cut Gourd or Gouged gourds are allowed in the NEW GM11 category. One or more of these techniques may be combined to create a design. All coloring mediums are al-lowed as well as rim treatments. M11 and N11: Carved Gourd pertains to the removal of the outer gourd shell: filigree and etching are to be considered carving. Other techniques allowed but carving must dominate, decorative painting allowed, and minimal embellishments al-lowed. M12 and N12: Chiseled, chip carved, and gouged gourds. One or more of these techniques may be combined to create a de-sign without cutting through the gourd. Stains allowed, no other techniques or rim treatment allowed. M13 and N13: Fretwork or Cut Gourd using any tool that cuts completely through the gourd to complete a design or pattern. Stains allowed, light rim treatment allowed but no other technique. Does not include penetration used for coiling. COLORED GOURD CLASS whole or opened GM14 and M14: Painted or Stained Gourd any medium to include oil, acrylic, water color, ink, colored pencil, stains, dyes, glazes, waxes used to complete a picture, design or pattern, other techniques and embellishments allowed. N14 (Novice only): Painted Gourd, any medium to include oil, acrylic, water color, ink, or colored pencil to complete a picture, design or pattern, minimal use of other techniques and embellishments. GM15. M15. N15: Textured Gourd, any medium that creates a pronounced raised surface to create a design or pattern on the surface of the gourd, any medium allowed, minimal ornamentation. N16 (Novice only): Stained Gourd, colored with stains, dyes, glazes, waxes, water color pencils, etc. that do not apply to an-other category, more than one medium allowed. GM17. M17. N17: Inlaid Gourd featuring any inlay material, minimal use of other techniques or embellishments allowed. WOVEN GOURD CLASS A gourd must dominate as part of the container. GM18. M18. N18: Woven gourd bowl or basket with natural plant/animal weaving material (pine needles, vines, natural color leather, feathers, etc.) and/or man-made materials (dyed lacing, wire, fabric, etc). Light ornamentation permitted. WEARABLE CLASS Any technique(s) permitted gourds must dominate GM19. M18. N18. Any wearable gourd, mask, jewelry, belt, purse or hat BIRDHOUSE/BIRD FEEDERS CLASS GM20. M20. N20: Birdhouse or Bird Feeder. Gourd and entrance holes should be appropriate sizes, with drainage and hanging holes. Any technique(s) ETHNIC or AMERICANA CLASS GM21 (Grand Master Only): Native American or Ethnic themed gourd. Any techniques M21. And N21: Native American themed gourd. Any gourd with Native American motif Any techniques M22 and N22: Ethnic themed gourd other than Native Amer-ican. (African, Chinese, etc.) Any techniques GM23.M23. N23: Americana or patriotic gourd theme. Any techniques or embellishment FLORAL CLASS Unless otherwise specified, non-gourd material may be used, but gourds must dominate. All materials must be natural. No plastic or synthetic fabric GM24. M24. N24: Arrangement of dried or fresh flowers or plant material in a gourd container undecorated or suitably decorated. GM25. M25. N25: Gourd container decorated with a FLO- RAL theme. Any technique(s). No arrangement required. SCULPTURE CLASS GM26. M26. N26: Animal(s), real or mystic, including mam-mals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, dragons, fairies, uni-corns, etc. or other earth creatures made of gourd or gourd pieces. Any technique(s). GM27. M 27. N27: Gourd Sculpture, one or more gourds, any subject including mobiles. May use clay and/or epoxy. Any technique allowed. Must be at least 70% gourd. HOLIDAY GOURD CRAFT CLASS Any technique(s) and a reasonable amount of decora-tive materials are permitted. GM28. M27. N27: Gourd Ornament. Any holiday or season. Any technique(s). GM29. M29. N29: Christmas theme only. Any technique (s). Whole or cut gourd. GM30. M30. N30: Holiday theme other than Christmas. Any technique(s). Whole or cut gourd.

7 2016 Competition Categories GENERAL GOURD CLASSES GM31. M31. N31: Gourd toys. Doll, functional toy, or toy set fashioned from gourds or gourd parts. GM32.M32. N32: Decorated gourd bowl or basket. Any tech-nique(s). N33. (Novice Only) Decorated dipper gourds. Any technique(s). Whole or cut gourd. GM34.M34. N34: Jug, canteen, pitcher, or other vessel designed to hold water. Must be functional. Any technique(s). GM35.M35. N 35: Lamps and Luminaries. Lamps in any style, Gourds must dominate, Must be functional, with or with-out electricity. (Candleholders, lanterns, lamps etc). GM36.M36. N36: Beaded Gourd; Whole or cut gourd. Any type of bead is acceptable. GM37.M37. N37: Gourd Boxes. Any technique(s); Hinged or unhinged lids optional GM38.M38. N38: Multi-technique multi-media gourd. Com-bination of multiple techniques. GM39.M39. N39: I Did It My Way; Any gourd craft entry that does not fit in another category, Must be made of a gourd or gourd part. GM40.M40. N40: Theme category for the 2013 show Lost in Gourds - Any technique. GM41.M41. N41: Miniature gourd creations, Must be less than 6 inches in diameter, length, and height, Any techniques. GM42.M42. N42: Wall art, including masks, Gourds or gourd pieces to create art piece suitable for hanging on the wall. GM43.M43.N43: Interior Structure. The interior of gourd decorated in some theme or fashion (Mouse house, doll house, nature scene). Exterior of gourd must be decorated to compli-ment interior. The interior will make up 75% of content to be judged. Exterior will make up 25%. [NEW Category] Group Project GP60: A gourd entry created by 2 or more artists. Novice, master, and Grand Master artists may combine their skills in this category using any techniques or subject. CRAFTED GOURDS YOUTHS ONLY Awards will be given to all youth who have entered. Any technique(s) It is the responsibility of the parent or grandparent to select the correct age division. 6. Best youth craft (Age 1 to 5). 7. Best youth craft (Age 6 to 12). 8. Best youth craft (Age 13 to 18). NON-CRAFTED GOURDS CATEGORIES Gourds in grower categories must have been grown by the exhibitor (adult or youth) and in good condition. Gourds must have stems, be mature, and be clean. Non-crafted gourds must not be cut. No finish of any kind is permitted. One year previ-ous or current season gourds are permitted in the non-craft categories. 1. Greatest circumference must be uncut. 2. Longest dipper-type (stem to blossom) - Gourds with a long handle and distinct bulb. 3. Smallest gourd (hard shell or ornamental) in overall size. 4. Most unusual gourd, naturally. 5. The Jim Story Memorial Award: $25.00 prize. The winner of this competition will be eligible for the National Jim Story Award with a first prize award of $ Everyone is a Winner when you share your artwork Awards 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place Best of Novice, Best of Masters, Best of Grand Masters,Best of Show, Best New Artist, President s Award People s Choice Novice People's Choice Master People's Choice Grand Master, Most Humorous

8 Competition Rules 2016 GOURD GROWERS (NON-CRAFT) RULES 1. All raw gourds must be whole, uncut gourds. 2. Gourds in growth categories must have been grown by the exhibitor and in good condition. 3. Non-craft gourds must have stems, be mature, and be clean. No finish of any kind is permitted. 4. Gourds in the grower s competition must from this year or last year s crop. Previous Georgia competition award winners may not be entered. GOURD ART& CRAFT RULES 5. All entries must be hand made by the Artist. 6. Only one entry per Artist per category, but there is no limit on the number of categories that can be entered within that division. 7. ALL ENTRIES must remain in competition until the end of the show on Sunday. Failure to do so can result in not being allowed to enter future competitions. 8. All entrants must allow photography of their work under the fair use doctrine. No copy or photograph of the work may be sold for profit without the consent of the artist. 9. Entrants must be a member of the American Gourd Society or any state gourd society. If you are not a member and would like to enter a piece in competition, you must first join the Georgia Gourd Society and/or the American Gourd Society at the main information desk. Youth categories are exempt from this rule. 10. The artist s name should be printed on the inside of the tag and hidden from view by folding and stapling the tag (printable tags and instructions are available on the Georgia Gourd Society website.) 11. All entry tags must be completed and attached to the gourd entry by 6:00 pm, Friday, of the show 12. Gourds that have won a first place award in a previous Georgia Gourd Society Show are not eligible for the current year s competition 13. The competition area is closed to everyone except the judging staff during the judging process. Please be patient, the judging process may take a little time but we want to look carefully at each entry. Ribbons will be awarded at this time. The following section clarifies the quality standards for gourd preparation and presentation. Gourds not meeting these standards will likely receive a lower score. If you have an irregular technique or gourd, please leave a note for the judges using a 3x5 note card. 14. All open (cut) gourds (except birdhouses) must be cleaned to remove surface dirt, seeds, and all white seed membrane and finished, inside and out, for show quality. Stems are not mandatory, but must be cleaned if left on gourd. Gourd birdhouse outside surfaces and stems must be cleaned but minimal interior membrane can be left for nesting material. 15. Gourd stems left on the gourd must be cleaned and finished to compliment the design. 16. Gourd quality will be a factor in judging ALL categories. A poor quality gourd can result in a lower score in accordance with AGS rules. A 3x5 explanation card may be placed with a gourd where a major blemish or flaw is incorporated in the design or presentation of the gourd. The judges will determine gourd quality. 17. Leveling the bottom of a gourd by sanding is allowed and will not be considered poor quality or a detriment to the surface technique of the competition category 18. The inside surface of cut gourds and covered containers may be painted, stained, decoupage, coated, or otherwise finished. The inside finish does not affect the entry category which is based on the exterior surface treatment of the gourd entry. 19. Translucent and clear protective finishes are allowed on all entries except non-craft gourds. Translucent finishes may be colored unless specifically denied, but must be sheer enough to see the natural characteristics and markings of the gourd through them. Examples: wax, ink, colored shoe polish, dye. 20. Gourd stands may be used (revolving and stationary) but are not mandatory. The stand should be complementary to the gourd art, of stable construction, and must not interfere with the viewing of other entries. Electrical outlets are not available revolving stands. If you wish to use a revolving stand it should be battery operated. 21. There is no requirement that the gourd art or craft be presented in an upright position, but the gourd must be stable at rest so that it does not roll or fall from an exhibition table.

9 Competition Rules A 3x5 card and/or photographs may accompany any entry indicating techniques or products used on the entry. The card may be attached to the entry tag string or placed with the entry before the judging. No business cards are allowed on entries until judging is completed, but they may be placed with exhibits after judging is finished. Sales information may be placed by the entries AFTER the ribbons are awarded. Art and Craft entries will be judged according to the AGS Judging Option B (link to AGS Judging Handbook: Ribbons will be awarded to the top three (3) entries in each category at the sole discretion of the judges. A sole entrant in a category does not guarantee a first place ribbon. Competition criteria must be met to earn a ribbon of any color. A merit ribbon may be awarded at the discretion of the judges. Awarded ribbons MUST remain in place until the end of the show on Sunday. 24. Decisions of the Judges are final. In the event of an error, no award will be removed but a duplicate award will be given. 25. The Georgia Gourd Society and facility are not responsible for damage to or theft of entries. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ARTIST TO ENTER THEIR PIECE IN THE CORRECT CATEGORY. Be certain that you have read the specific criteria outline for the category and make your decision accordingly. If you have ques-tions about the proper category placement, see one of the volunteers in the competition check-in area to explain the art/craft category or division. They can provide advice, but you must make the final determination for placement of your piece. Leave your entry with the volunteer who will place them in the display area for you. Pieces entered in the wrong categories cannot be judged or moved unless you agree to allow it to be moved on the entry tag. AGS Judging Option B Gourd Craft Judging Criteria Option B Judges will discuss the gourds among themselves, then individually choose the rank order of the entries and give their scores to the clerk. 50% Originality: (Originality is defined as) Overall design/theme, craftsmanship, accessories, artistic quality 50% Workmanship: (Workmanship is defined as) Neatness and quality, color/finish, balance/scale, overall appearance If the quality of the gourd used is poor, judges will reduce their rank-order decision for that gourd as they deem appropriate. Georgia Rules take precedent over AGS rules If the poor quality is incorporated into the design, it should be explained by the artist on a 3X5 card and there will be NO deduction.

10 Support These GourdFest Vendors Food Vendor Bob and Sherry Briscoe Finished gourd art, handpainted gourd-themed t-shirts & totes, gourd-themed wind chimes; supplies i.e. paint, stains, brushes, etc Classes Corrected_Classes_for_2016_GGS.pdf

11 Gourd Festival 2016 Chairman and Contacts To sustain our society s commitment to bring gourd art, crafts, and husbandry to the public, we need everyone s participation. Take a class. Bring an entry. Set up tables. Watch for theft at the show. Every small or large contribution is welcomed. Contact any of those listed below to volunteer Troy Tatum Show Chair troytatum@bellsouth.net Tina Handrop Classes tshandrop@comcast.net Reggie Eakin Competition: southerngourds@gmail.com Dennis McDonald - drmcdonald758@gmail.com Kathy Bird Treasurer Jane Ballou Membership jyb50@yahoo.com Anne Touchton Welcome Ellen Tatum Dinner: ewtatum@bellsouth.net Competition Judges & Clerks: Reggie Eakin, Troy Tatum, Sandy Jordan, Lawrence Wood, Terry Humphries (SC), Linda Kincaid (SC), Shari Zabroski (FL), Karen Maloney, Diane Ricker, Beth Westberry, Jane Ballou, Karin Anderson, Janet Eakin, (Some of these individuals will be working the check in table on Friday) Other Business Preliminary Nomination Report for 2016 Nomination Committee Chair Tina Handrop The Election Term for the following positions on the GGS board, ends this year and are open for nominations for the two year term of January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018 Vice President: Charlotte Durrence (Term ends 2016) does not desire re-election at this time Proposed Nomination Jane Ballou Membership Chair: Jane Ballou (Term ends 2016) does not desire re -election at this time Proposed Nomination Janet Eakin Editor: Reggie Eakin (Term ends 2016) does not desire re -election to this position Proposed Nomination- open Directors: (Term ends 2016) Troy Tatum (Term ends 2016) Proposed Nomination is Beth Westberry Dennis McDonald Proposed Nomination for Incumbent Dennis McDonald Sandra Hutchens Proposed Nomination for Incumbent Sandra Hutchins Additional nominations are being accepted for all positions, please to georgiagourdsociety@gmail.com with subject line as nomination Editor Comment: Health concerns are causing m e to w ithdraw as editor. I ll keep writing, but I d like to be able to help whoever takes over the magazine. Reggie