Realistic Equine Sculpture Society (RESS)

Challenge classes for Sculpture, Finish and Combined for the Fall Fiesta 2006

Held in conjunction with the Fall Fiesta 2006

Gold Country Fairgrounds, Auburn, CA

October 22nd, 2006

Hosted by Des Corbett

Judged by Tracey Tariska and Des Corbett

Sponsored by the Realistic Equine Sculpture Society

You are invited to enter the RESS-sponsored “Challenge Class” specifically held to provide feedback on sculpture and finish work of three-dimensional realistic equine sculptures. We are proud to offer this event and look forward to your participation!

The mission statement for RESS is. “To encourage excellence in realistic equine sculpture and associated artistry, promote an interactive education oriented professional community and broaden artistic opportunities through exhibitions, events education demonstration and critique.”

Location and time:

The show will be held at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn, CA on October 22nd, 2006 in conjunction with Fall Fiesta Live Model Horse Show

Proxy showing of work no longer owned by the artist:

*Entrants may only enter their own work! However:

  • Proxy showing in permitted if the artist is unable to attend the event. However, for entrants exhibiting by proxy, all responsibilities, arrangements and liabilities beyond the scope of the “RESS Challenge Class at the Fall Fiesta 2006 rest between the artist and the proxy agent.
  • For work no longer owned by the artist, all responsibilities, arrangements and liabilities beyond the scope of the “RESS Challenge Class at the Fall Fiesta 2006 rest between the artist and the owner.
  • Directors and Officers of RESS are permitted to enter to receive a critique of their piece(s), however, these pieces will not be eligible for placing or awards.

Delivery:

  • Pieces must be delivered by the artist or agent during the weekend of October 21st and 22nd, 2006 Delivery is to be at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn, CA.
  • Pieces may be left at the building, as the building will be securely locked after each day of the event. The artist or agent is required to set up the entries under the supervision of the RESS Challenge committee.
  • Pieces will NOT be eligible to show in the Fall Fiesta 2006 held October 21st and 22nd, 2006 and will be required to stay in the designated area for the duration of the event. The judge will be doing the judging throughout the course of the day on October 22nd, 2006.

Entry:

  • Artists must pre-register. Entries to be shown by proxy must also pre-register.
  • Only the artwork registered shall be exhibited; no substitutions are permitted.

Pickup:

  • Artists or agents are responsible for picking up the entries between October 22nd, 2006 by 4:00 pm, at the designated area in Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn, CA.
  • RESS and the RESS Challenge host are not responsible for pieces left after (insert time here).

Schedule:

  • Pieces must be set up no later than October 22nd, 2006 by 8:00 am. The show hall opens at 7:00 am.
  • Pieces not set up by the deadline may be disqualified.
  • Pieces will be judged by Tracey Tariska and Des Corbett (or any guest judge) starting at 8:00 am and finishing by 4:00 pm.
  • The exhibited pieces will be available for public viewing during the show hours.

The Event:

(Full description of the criteria and information on how the classes will be scored follow below)

  • All work must be completed in it’s entirely by the artist. No collaborations allowed.
  • Pieces will be given a numerical score (from 0-5) with 0 being not exhibited or not present and 5 being excellent, on a list of criteria.
  • Score sheets will be distributed to the artist or designated agent at the show, and are not made available for public viewing.
  • Pieces will be evaluated on the following criteria:
  • For sculpture classes: Realistic portrayal and accuracy of the equine anatomy and biomechanics as rendered in three-dimensional form of a tangible and permanent media. Sculptures may be full body, bust, bas-relief. Sculptures must be either entirely original (from scratch) by the artist or customized from an existing body that is no longer recognizable as the original body in any way, without violating any rights retained by the original artist.
  • For Finish: Only the finish will be evaluated, therefore any anatomical or biomechanical elements will be disregarded. Finish may be of any technique or medium, including but not limited to oils, acrylics, pastels, glaze, hair, pencil or other permanent media. The finish will be judged on realistic portrayal and accurate reproduction of equine color and pattern within the context and limitations of the medium. The finish must be appropriate to the stated color and breed. Effectiveness of shading, skill and technical aspects of the medium and techniques, artistic expression, believability, compatibility of elements and composition and design.

Awards:

  • Rosettes for 1st and 2nd, with 3 Honorable Mentions.
  • Additional awards, such as RESS mugs, hats and T-shirts, may be distributed if available.
  • A people’s choice award will be voted on by Fall Fiesta participants and awarded by October 22nd, 2006 by 4:00 pm. All awards distributed at this event are awarded to and the sole possession of the artists and not the agent or owner.

Eligibility:

  • This event is open to everyone, both RESS members and Non-members.

Limitations:

  • Only 2 (Two) pieces per entrant per class please.

Results:

  • Results will be posted along with the results of the Fall Fiesta 2006.
  • A separate copy of the results may be requested from the show holder after the event and may be either a hard copy (a SASE is required) or sent as an attachment by e-mail.
  • Results will also be submitted to RESS.

Entry Fee structure:

  • Member entrants: 5.00 per class
  • Non-Member entrants: 10.00
  • Entry fees will be donated to RESS.

Cancellation policy:

  • Upon cancellation of by the entrant, a full refund minus a 15% processing fee will be given within 30 days. Any shipping costs incurred are the full responsibility of the entrant.
  • Upon cancellation of the event, a full refund will be given within 30 days. All shipping costs incurred are the responsibility of the entrant.
  • If a forfeit occurs for any reason, any refund is voided.

Replacement of Judge(s):

  • If the advertised judge is unable to perform her duty, a guest judge will judge the event or another suitable person as determined by the event coordinator.
  • Entry into this even constitutes acceptance of all rules and conditions put forth.

Reserved Rights of Event Chair:

  • The event Chair reserves the right to reject any entrant that:
  • Is not received by the deadline for entry
  • Arrives in poor condition
  • Is not truthful to the description on the entry form
  • Is for any reason deemed unfit for exhibition

Definition of Judging Criteria, Scoring and Determination of Placing:

  • Sculptures are scored on anatomical accuracy and biomechanics of sculpture.
  • Score is given numerically with 0 being “not present” and 5 being excellent.
  • Finish classes are judged on the finish only, and sculptural or anatomical elements will not be considered. However, the degree of leniency is at the discretion of the judge; therefore the artist is best served choosing a good sculpture for the finish classes.
  • All pieces will be scored 0-5 for each criterion, with 0 being “not present”, 1 being “bad”, 2 being “insufficient”, 3 being “sufficient”, 4 being “good” and 5 being “excellent”.
  • The exception will be “appropriate color for breed stated”, with 2 being “yes” and 0 being “no”.
  • Points shall be tallied for each of the following criteria:
  • Realistic portrayal and accurate reproduction of equine color and pattern within the context and limitations of the medium
  • Appropriateness of stated color to stated breed
  • Effectiveness of shading
  • Luster and quality of color
  • Skill in the technical aspects of the medium and techniques
  • Artistic Impression
  • Believability
  • Composition and Design
  • Additional comments and feedback will be provided at the discretion of the judge.
  • In case of a tie, the winner shall be determined by the greater point total combination for Realistic Portrayal and accurate reproduction of color and pattern within the context and limitations of the medium, and Skill in the technical aspects of the medium and technique involved.
  • If a tie still exists, the judge will use her discretion to make the placings.
  • Definition of Criteria:
  • “Realistic portrayal and accurate reproduction of equine color and pattern within the context and limitations of the medium” Each piece will be evaluated within the confines of its techniques and media and not against other entries. “Current research” pertains to genetic research, categorization and description, not layman observations or inaccurate historical or registry terminology. Therefore, an Overo pattern must be consistent with a genetically accurate overo pattern and not a wild imaginative pattern. Furthermore, this clause also means the pattern must be stated as “Overo” and not erroneously as “Tobin” or other general terms such as “pinto”. For entries accurately portraying an unusual mutation or rare color, the artist is advised to provide documentation to the judge.
  • “Appropriateness of stated color to stated breed” requires that the color and breed is consistent to registry standards or historic fact, as well as genetic possibility. For example, tobiano Arabians and buckskin Friesians will be penalized. However, for entries accurately portraying an unusual mutation or rare color, the artist is advised to provide documentation to the judge. The concept of “historic” is embraced since many historic colors are bred out of or severely penalized in current populations. However, historic colors are not to be disfavored in the evaluation process. To support this process, this category will be scored with either a “yes” (2 pts) or a “no” (0 points).
  • “Effectiveness of shading” addresses the skill of shade and highlight exhibited on the piece.
  • “Luster and quality of color” pertains to the vibrancy, depth, tonal variations and “glow” of the piece, all within a realistic context.
  • “Skill in the technical aspects of the medium an techniques involved” will evaluate the application of the finish work, including but not limited to the smoothness of the surface, consistency in application etc.
  • “Believability” requires a convincing depiction of equine experience; all aspects should be historically and naturally accurate. Therefore, no unrealistic or fantasy figures regardless of technical precision.
  • “Compatibility of elements” requires all aspects of the work be consistently in quality, design and accuracy, fostering well roundedness.
  • “Composition and design” addresses art and design theory during the creation of a skillful, finessed and clever piece.

RESS Challenge Entry Form

______Artist Name and Studio Name

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Street Address

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CityStateZip Code

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Phone Numbere-Mail Address

Class entered:______

#1

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Title of PieceDescription of Piece

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Medium and Technique

#2

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Title of PieceDescription of Piece

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Medium and Technique

Please make sure your piece has an identifying tag on at all times with your name and the title of the piece.

Please include one entry form per class (i.e. one for Finish, one for Sculpture etc) and the signed release following with your submission. Please include a check written to Des Corbett and submit along with completed entry form(s) to:

Des Corbett

26138 Sweet Road

Grass Valley, CA 95949

For questions, please contact Des Corbett at <>

DISCLAIMER

I, ______(must be parent or guardian if person named is under eighteen years of age), hereby acknowledge that I have requested permission to participate in the exhibition or other activities organized and hosted by Desirae Corbett at the Fall Fiesta 2006, and sponsored by the Realistic Equine Sculpture Society (RESS) on the premises of the Placer Building, Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn, CA, on October 22nd, 2006. I agree to abide by all the rules set for the by the show host, the event committee, RESS and the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn, CA

I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE BY PARTICIPATION IN THE “RESS CHALLENGE CLASSES” AT THE FALL FIESTA 2006 AND ALL ACCOMPANYING ACTIBITIES, INCLUDIGIN BT NOT LIMITED TO, SOCIALS, CLINICS, APPOINTMENTS, SET-UP AND BREAK-DOWN OF DISPLAY AND EXHIBITION CAN BE HAZARDOUS AND I VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATE WITH THE KOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER INVOLVED AND HEREBY AGREE TO ACCEPT ANY AND ALL RISKS OF INJURY, DEATH AND THEFT, DAMAMGE OR DESTRUCTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY.

In consideration for being able to participate in the “RESS Challenge Classes” and use of the facilities at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn, CA. I hereby agree that I, my heirs, my distributes, guardians, legal representatives and assignees will not make a claim against, sue, attach property of, or prosecute the Fall Fiesta 2006, the event chair, RESS, judges, clinicians, the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn, CA or it’s landlord, and their officers, representatives, assignees, agents and employees for any claim I now have or may hereafter have for death, injury, theft, property damage or destruction resulting from my participation and use of facilities at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn, CA whether caused by my acts of omission or negligence or any one else’s. In addition, I will, at my own expense, obtain insurance coverage for my property as I solely deem necessary or appropriate and it is also understood that this insurance shall be primary.

To the fullest extent permitted by the law, I shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Fall Fiesta 2006,, even char, RESS, judges, clinicians, landlord and their officers, representatives, agents and employees for and against all claims, damages, losses, expenses and liabilities of any kind, including but not limited to attorney’s fees, in any way arising out of or in connection with my activities under this agreement. This indemnify shall apply regardless of any active and or passive negligent act or omission of the Fall Fiesta, event chair, RESS, judges, clinicians, or the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn, CA landlord and their officers, representatives, assignees, agents and employees.

I HAVE ACAREFYLLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND RELEASE AND FULLY UNDERSTAND IT S CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY, A WAIBER OF LEGAL RIGHTS AND COTNACT BETWEEN MYSELF, THE EVENT COMMITTEE, RESS, JUDGES, CLINICIANS, THE GOLD COUNTRY FAIRGROUNDS LANDLORD AND THEIR OFFICERS, PRERESENTATIVES, ASSIGNEES, AGNETS AND EMPLOYEES AND SIGN IT ON MY OWN FREE WILL. I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIES, CONCERNING THE FACILITIES, EVENTS OR ACTIVITIES AT THE GOLD COUNTRY FAIRGOURNDS.

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