The intent of the Gourd Art Competition is to encourage artists to meet the challenge of creating a gourd piece which fulfils the requirements of a show category. Thousands of visitors attend the exhibit each year and enjoy the creativity and skill of CGS members. If requested, individual artist’s telephone number may be released by CGS so that visitors may contact the artist after the show.
For more information contact Larry McClelland at macgourd@aol.com

All entrants must be current members of the California Gourd Society.

GOURDS MUST PREDOMINATE – artistry, originality and integrity of design are considered.

Participants may enter only one piece per category.

There are four divisions:
Novice division - is for members who have not previously won a ribbon in the CGS competition.
Open division - is for anyone who has won a ribbon in the novice division or who do not consider themselves a beginner. (honor system)
Masters division – this division includes artists who have achieved a level of expertise as demonstrated by having won awards, had work published or sold work in galleries. Artists entering in this division my not submit entries in the Novice or Open divisions.
Children and Youth division

Entry fee is $6.00 for each entry. Make checks payable to CGS, There is no charge for children and youth.

All work must be original and be done by the exhibiting artist and not previously entered in any CGS competition.

Advanced registration is NOT taken. When mailing entries, please include a completed form for each entry as well as the $6.00 entry fee and return postage if needed.

Deadline:
Mailed entries must be postmarked no later than Monday, June 16.
Personal deliveries may be delivered ONLY on Thursday, June 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. so that the show may be set up prior to judging.
LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE JUDGED!
Judging will be on Thursday, June 19.
All participants agree to allow photographs to be taken of displayed items. .
Pick-up will be Sunday, June 22 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Entries may not be removed early.
Mailed entries will be returned within two weeks after the show. Mailed entries must have return postage and self addressed shipping container.
All art work not picked up or arranged for pre-paid return will be donated to CGS. .
The California Gourd Society will officiate in all judging. .
While every effort is made to provide security for your items, the Welburn Gourd Farm and the California Gourd Society are not responsible for damaged or lost items.

CALL FOR JUDGES Any CGS member who wishes to participate in the gourd art judging process is welcome to the training and judging session on Thursday, June 19. This is a fun experience that benefits the participating artists and thousands of visitors who view the exhibit each year. For more information contact Larry McClelland at macgourd@aol.com or Jill Walker at PrezWalker@hotmail.com.

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