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Name: ______
(First) (Middle Initial) (Last)
Address: City Zip
Contestant Home Phone: ______Contestant Cell Phone:
Contestant Email Address: Parent Email Address: ______
Do you prefer to be contacted by Phone or Email? (please circle) PHONE EMAIL TEXT MESSAGE
Age: Birth date:
School: Grade: ______
Name of Parent/Guardian: _____
Address: City Zip
Father’s Home Phone: Father’s Cell Phone:
Mother’s Home Phone: Mother’s Cell Phone:
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ
I hereby consent to and authorize the use and reproduction, in print or electronic format by the City of Mesquite or anyone authorized by the City of Mesquite, of any and all photographs which have been taken on this day for any publicity purpose, without compensation. All images--electronic, negatives and positives, together with the prints, are owned by the City of Mesquite.
I certify that all statements and answers to all questions in this application are true, complete and correct and are made in good faith.
In consideration for the City of Mesquite’s allowing the undersigned to participate in this program, the undersigned his/hers heirs and assigns, do hereby release and hold harmless the City of Mesquite, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from any liability for damages or injuries suffered or any other claims in connection with or arising out of the project including transportation.
Signature Date
Parent Signature (needed for under 18)
Designer’s Information (person who designed/created the outfit):
Name: ______Age: ______School: ______Grade: ______
Name of business, group or organization (if applicable): ______
Title of your recycled outfit: ______
Description of what your outfit is made of (how did you make it, what did you use?):
Why is your design unique (in case of a tie for first, second or overall this question will be used to break a tie)? 5 sentence limit.
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Keep Mesquite Beautiful ● 972-329-8331 ● www.keepmesquitebeautiful.org ● PO Box 850137 Mesquite, TX 75185
WHO MAY ENTER:
Any child in grades K – 12, college students, and group entries. Maximum one entry per person.
WHERE/WHEN:
Saturday, October 18th at Town East Mall, lower level near the Dillard’s entrance known as Dillard’s court.
COST OF ENTRY:
Minimum $3 donation due at time of application.
DIVISIONS:
Costume show contestants shall be judged in the following divisions:
· K-4th Grade
· 5th – 8th Grade
· 9th – 12th Grade
· College
· Business or Organization GROUP Division
ABOUT THE GROUP DIVISION Any group, business, or organization may enter and work as a collaborative team.
DEADLINE DATE FOR ENTRY: Entry forms must be completed and turned in no later than Monday, October 13, 2014. No walk-ups or late entries will be accepted. Contestants may pre-register by sending completed forms to Paige Swiney, or 1616 N Galloway Mesquite, TX 75149.
COSTUME SPECIFICATIONS:
All Recycling Show entries may contain only recyclable materials. These can include cardboard, steel/tin, recycled fabric or clothing, aluminum, plastics, paper cartons, chipboard, newspaper, mixed papers (magazines, junk mail, and catalogs), paper bags, and glass. New items may be used in small amounts (i.e. tape, glue, small embellishments).
*Recycled clothing or fabric may be used, but must be altered so as not to be worn in its original state.
Footwear, jewelry, purses, and other accessories: May be used to enhance the overall costume but model must be able to safely walk across stage and up and down stairs. In any case, safe shoes must be worn whether they are recycled or street shoes.
JUDGING CATEGORIES:
All contestants will be judged according to the following areas:
Overall Look
Effort
Environmental Message
Creativity
PRIZES:
Prizes will be awarded to the designer in each division. One prize per contestant.
1st place: $50
2nd place: $25
Best of Show: $100 (highest overall points in show)
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Keep Mesquite Beautiful ● 972-329-8331 ● www.keepmesquitebeautiful.org ● PO Box 850137 Mesquite, TX 75185
October 18, 2014 – Town East Mall
9:00 AM / 2:00 PM / 4:00PMOrientation/ Run-Thru
(costumes not required) / Show Begins / Winners Announced
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Keep Mesquite Beautiful ● 972-329-8331 ● www.keepmesquitebeautiful.org ● PO Box 850137 Mesquite, TX 75185
RULES OF SUBMISSION
Submissions must be original, must be the work of the submitting Applicant, and cannot infringe on any copyright, other intellectual property right, or the rights of privacy or publicity or any other right(s) of any third party (best to stay away from prominently displaying company logos unless you can supply written consent). Applicants should keep in mind the fashion show will be held inside a mall and children will be present. Fashions that are offensive, obscene or too revealing will not be allowed on the runway. Only the designer is eligible for an award.
ARTIST’S RESPONSIBILITY
All artists will be responsible for supplying a model for the fashion show, be it themselves, a friend, or other model. Artists/models will be responsible for participation in the fashion show and transportation to and from Town East Mall on October 18th. Please take note that backstage space is limited to mall bathrooms. Your outfit must allow the model to climb a few stairs, walk the stage and return back down the stairs to exit. The outfit also must fit through a three-foot-wide doorway. We encourage you to create fashions that are fun, creative and functional for normal activities.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Please make sure that materials used in pieces are safe to yourself and the public.
JUDGING
Entries will be judged by an impartial panel of judges.
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
By participating, applicants and artists agree that they meet the eligibility requirements as stated in the 2014 Recycling Fashion Show Application Packet by Keep Mesquite Beautiful. By applying and/or participating, applicants and artists agree to 1) abide by official rules and decisions of producers, host and judges 2) to hold harmless producers, host, sponsors, employees, volunteers, and others involved in planning or production of event from any claims, actions, or demands, losses, damages, or liabilities arising out of their participation in the contest and any related activities.
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Keep Mesquite Beautiful ● 972-329-8331 ● www.keepmesquitebeautiful.org ● PO Box 850137 Mesquite, TX 75185