Creative Art and Craft Schedule 2021 Competitions Welcome from the President Our competitions have been showcasing the very best of Queensland since the first Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) in 1876. Competitions are the heart of the Show, rewarding and recognising our exhibitors, and highlighting the vital role agriculture plays in our everyday lives. As you know, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we made the decision last year to cancel the 2020 Ekka. Remarkably, we were able to run eight of our competition sections in a modified format during the worldwide pandemic. More than 3,300 competition entries were received, which was pleasing to see during such an uncertain and challenging year. Our Young Judges, Digital Photography and Bush Poetry competitions were moved online, introducing a new audience to our much-loved Ekka traditions. The Digital Photography Competition was hugely successful, attracting 1,850 entries - up an incredible 2,000 per cent on 2019. We are planning for the gates to open this August and are delighted all 42 of our competition sections will return for Ekka 2021. Our virtual competitions will also stay, as we continue to embrace the digital age to expand the growth and reach of our traditions. In 2021, the Show will open on a Saturday (August 7), running for nine days instead of 10, maintaining two full weekends and the Ekka public holiday. We remain committed to showcasing our wonderful agricultural traditions and look forward to bringing our exhibitors back together again to celebrate what makes Queensland great. Good luck with your entries and we look forward to seeing you at our fantastic comeback 2021 Royal Queensland Show. David Thomas RNA President 143rd ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW SATURDAY 7 – SUNDAY 15 AUGUST 2021 CREATIVE ART and CRAFT Presented by Spotlight Council Stewards Mr Wally Boydell, Ms Anna Marsden Honorary Council Steward Mrs Holly Soeberg DELIVERY AREA Lower Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane Showgrounds, Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills COLLECTION AREA Upper Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane Showgrounds, Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills – Access from the Plaza From Wednesday 28 July 2021 all vehicles driving onto the Showgrounds MUST display an RNA Vehicle Access Permit on their dashboard in order to gain entry. Go to http://www.ekka.com.au/siteaccess.aspx for more information and to access the form. Please note there will be no exemptions to this rule. Applications to enter open Tuesday 23 February 2021 Applications to enter close Friday 28 May 2021 at 5pm Entry Fees RNA Member $7 per entry Non-Members $9 per entry Classes 100 – 103 $6 per entry (Handcraft Restricted) Classes 7, 17, 64, 86, 121, $6 per entry 126-129, 157, 180 (Junior Classes) Class 143 $25 per entry (Millinery Masterclass) Number of entries per No more than 2 entries by an exhibitor in any one class class No restriction on the number of classes entered Delivery of Exhibits Tuesday 13 July & Wednesday 14 July 2021 from 9am to 3pm Judging Wednesday 28 July, Thursday 29 July and Saturday 31 July 2021 Collection of Exhibits Creative Art & Craft Wednesday 18 August 2021 from 9am to 3pm Creative Art & Craft exhibitors can collect exhibits on Cookery/Cake Decorating Collection day (Monday 16 August 10am - 6pm) ONLY if the exhibitor has entered both the Cookery/Cake Decorating and Creative Art & Craft sections. LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED PRIZES AND PRIZEMONEY SUBJECT TO CHANGE NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER CLOSE OF ENTRIES 1 IMPORTANT EXHIBITOR INFORMATION Creative Art and Craft There are a number of changes to the Creative Art and Craft Competition in 2021, namely the dates and location of exhibit delivery and collection. The Creative Art and Craft display has been relocated to the Upper Level of the Royal ICC. Please note, we will only be accepting online competition entries for the 2021 Ekka. If you need assistance, please contact Competition and Events Planner Frances Maguire on 07 3253 5145. Please see a Flow Chart below for important dates. Entries Open 23 February 2021 ( Entries Close 28 May 2021 ( Exhibit Labels Emailed to Exhibitors By 11 June 2021 ( Delivery of Exhibits Deliver to Lower Royal International Convention Centre, 13 - 14 July 2021, 9am-3pm ( 600 Gregory Tce, access via the Car Park ( Judging 28, 29 and 31 July 2021 ( Collection of Exhibits Collect from Upper Royal International Convention 18 August 2021, 9am-3pm ( Centre, 600 Gregory Tce, access via the Plaza PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY The RNA wishes to thank the following supporters who have contributed towards prize money, prizes or product of the Creative Art and Craft Competition Australian Lace Guild Queensland Division Inc Packer Leather Australian Porcelain Art Teachers Queensland Phil Sharp Art in Bark Association Pioneer Craft Guild BB Yarn Supply Queensland Country Women's Association Betty Slatter Queensland Spinners, Weavers & Fibre Artists Bill Webb Siri & Swarna Mendis on behalf of Mr Haemen Brisbane Eggshell Artists Mendis Calligraphers of South East Queensland Inc Susan Hennessey Crochet Australia The Embroiderers' Guild Queensland Inc De Vere Solutions Pty Ltd ATF The Pen Shoppe Pty Ltd De Vere Family Trust The Pitkin Family Feeneys Clays/Walker Ceramics The Pratt Family Graceville Porcelain Art Group The Smocking Guild of Queensland Kitch Kreative Thread Collective Kylie Kenny Tracey Vardy Millinery Association of Australia If you are interested in becoming a supporter of the Creative Art & Craft Competition please contact: E: [email protected] | T: 07 3253 3993 *** IMPORTANT DELIVERY & COLLECTION INFORMATION *** • Exhibits being delivered to the RNA office (in person or via post) prior to official delivery days must be delivered to Reception - Royal International Convention Centre, Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills. Operating hours: 8:30am to 5pm. • All exhibits delivered must have the delivery label attached. Delivery labels will have address details of where the exhibit/s needs to be delivered. Individual items should be securely packaged to prevent any damage. Please ensure individual items are packaged together. The delivery label can be found on the Ekka website. • Exhibit labels will be sent out via email after close of entries. • No exhibits are to be delivered prior to Monday 21 June 2021. • Exhibits being collected after 18 August 2021 MUST be collected from the RNA Reception within 10 days 3 INDEX Regulations General Regulations ..........................................5 Felting .......................................................................... 16 Notice to Intending Exhibitors ............................5 Funky Art ...................................................................... 16 Privacy Statement .............................................5 Funky Fashion ............................................................... 16 Prize Money .....................................................5 Glass Craft .................................................................... 16 Entry Forms......................................................5 Handcraft – Restricted ................................................... 17 Workplace Health and Safety .............................5 Knitting – Open ............................................................. 17 Disciplinary Committee ......................................6 Knitting – Novice ........................................................... 18 Insurance .........................................................6 Knitting – Junior ............................................................ 18 Regulations & By-Laws .....................................6 Lace Making – Open ..................................................... 18 Good and Services Tax .....................................6 Lace Making – Novice.................................................... 18 Lace Making – Junior – 12-17 Years ............................... 18 Creative Art and Craft Lace Making – Junior – 11 Years and Under.................... 18 Craft Art and Craft Regulations ...........................7 Leatherwork – Open ...................................................... 19 Grand Champion Exhibit ...................................9 Leatherwork - Novice .................................................... 19 Australian Art – Bark Pictures .............................9 Millinery ........................................................................ 19 Beading - Open ................................................9 Patchwork .................................................................... 20 Beading - Junior ...............................................9 Pioneer Craft ................................................................. 20 Beanies ............................................................9 Pottery – Open .............................................................. 21 Calligraphy ....................................................... 9 Pottery – Novice ............................................................ 21 Canvas/Tapestry Work – Open ........................ 10 Pottery – Junior ............................................................. 21 Canvas/Tapestry Work – Junior ....................... 10 Quilling – Open .............................................................. 21 Ceramics – Professionals/Teachers .................. 10 Quilling – Novice ............................................................ 21 Ceramics – Open ............................................ 10 Scrapbooking – Open ...................................................