Brenda's Needlepoint Studio: January 2016

January 11, 2016--The Rehoboth Beach, DE Museum, has just announced its 6th Annual Needlework Exhibition from March 19 through May 22, 2016. Below are the Exhibition Details and Entry Form.

Come early for your beach vacation and visit the museum at the same time.

Please note if you plan on exhibiting (and I hope you do), your pieces must be submitted between February 26th and March 13th. If you have any questions, please comment below. I have worked as a volunteer at the exhibit for the last 5 years as well as having entered pieces of needlepoint as an exhibitor.

Rehoboth Beach Museum

6th Annual Needlework Exhibition

March 19, 2016 through May 22, 2016

(The museum is CLOSED TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and THURSDAYS)

On behalf the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society

Entries accepted February 26 through March 13, 2016

(The Museum is CLOSED TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and THURSDAYS)

Exhibition details

EXHIBIT DATES:

March 19 through May 22, 2016

LOCATION:

511 Rehoboth Avenue, at the entrance to the City of Rehoboth Beach, near the lighthouse traffic circle and the Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center.

EXHIBITION HOURS:

Monday and Friday, 10-4, and Saturday and Sunday, 11-3.

DAILY ADMISSION FEES: Exhibitors only may visit the museum for free. Admission is by donation for all others.

RECEPTION:

There will be a closing reception for exhibitors May 22 from Noon to 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served. You may pick up your work then.

ELIGIBILITY:

Each entry must be the work of a living person and appropriately finished. We reserve the right to display items in the manner we deem most appropriate and to refuse items deemed inappropriate for display. Entries requiring hanging must be wired. No saw tooth hanging devices will be accepted. Entries must be labeled with the stitcher’s name and phone number.

DIVISIONS:

Adult: For stitchers 18 years old or older.

Junior: For stitchers 17 years of age or younger at the time the work was completed.

CATEGORIES:

Original

A unique design and composition, which is entirely the product of the stitcher’s own mind and hands. This includes interpretations of nature and art through stitching.

Commercial

Works using any element of a designer’s pattern for needlework. Includes: charted or painted canvas, printed graphs, kits, class projects, and minor alterations thereto.

TECHNIQUES:

· Beadwork

· Canvaswork/Needlepoint: Traditional, multi-stitch (4+) or painted canvas

· Counted Thread: Including Blackwork, Cross Stitch (even weave), Drawn thread, Hardanger

· Sampler: Traditional or Multi-stitch (4+)

· Embroidery: Including but not limited to Crewel, Goldwork, Silk Ribbon, Stumpwork, Surface, White Work.

· Heirloom Sewing: Smocking, Fine hand sewing, Needle Lace, Quilting (please note, only those quilts awarded prizes will be displayed in full due to space constraints).

· Lace: Bobbin Lace, Battenburg, Filet Guipure, etc.

· Miniature: 32-count or higher, over one thread

JUDGING:

A nationally certified judge will award ribbons. Major award winners will be announced just prior to the opening reception. Entrants should fill out forms carefully to ensure that each piece is properly classified. The Historical Society reserves the right to re-classify entries.

AWARDS:

Best in Show – across all techniques

First Place, Second Place, Third Place – for each technique

Honorable Mention - the judge reserves the right to choose the number of honorable mention winners

People’s Choice – by popular vote

All entries must remain at the Rehoboth Beach Museum for the duration of the exhibition.

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ENTRIES: Five. Entries must not have been in previous RBHS exhibits, but may have been in other shows.

ENTRY FEES:

Members of RBHS: $5 per entry, $5 per additional entry

Non-members: $10 per adult entry, $5 per additional entry

Juniors: $5 junior entry, $1 each additional entry.

Sets containing several items will be charged $1 for each additional item.

Make checks payable to Rehoboth Beach Historical Society (RBHS), 511 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Society Memberships are available:

Individual: $25

Household: $35

Supporting: $50

Anna Hazzard: $100

Membership is tax-deductable. Please send a separate check for membership.

ENTRIES BY MAIL:

PLEASE NOTE: Entries will be accepted by mail but will not be returned by mail. All entries must be picked up at the museum. Entries MUST BE RECEIVED BY March 13, 2016. Entries by mail must be shipped in a sturdy container and must contain a completed entry form. Mailing address: Rehoboth Beach Museum, 511 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Please call (302) 227-7310 for information.

HAND DELIVERED ENTRIES:

Exhibitors are urged to pre-register by sending completed forms and fees in the mail to The Rehoboth Beach Museum by February 25, 2016. Please make checks payable to the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society. Walk-in entries are accepted February 26 through March 13, 2016, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. NOTE: The Museum is closed Tuesdays through Thursdays. No entries will be accepted after March 13, 2016. Entries must be picked up by May 26 , 2016.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. Insurance coverage is the responsibility of the owner/depositor.

2. The depositor warrants that he or she holds full and clear title to the object(s) identified on the face of the entry form or is the agent of the owner authorized to deposit the objects(s) with the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society.

3. All objects may be examined, photographed, measured, or otherwise reproduced for educational or promotional purposes.

4. The object(s) will be returned only to the depositor unless RBHS is notified in writing to the contrary.

5. If objects are not picked up by the last pick-up date, a $5 per day storage fee will be charged. After 30 days, the object will be deemed an unrestricted gift to the museum.

ENTRY FORM – Maximum 5 entries

Please reproduce this form or print from www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org

(please attach a photo of your work if possible and an artist’s statement)

Stitcher Name_________________________________________

Exhibited by___________________________________________

Address______________________________________________

______________________________________________________

Phone (home) _______________Phone (cell) _______________

Email (print CLEARLY) _______________________________

Division: _____Adult _____Junior

Category: _____Original _____Commercial

Technique:

_____ Beadwork _____ Canvaswork/Needlepoint _____ Sampler _____ Counted Thread/Cross Stitch

_____ Embroidery _____ Heirloom Sewing/Quilt

_____ Miniature _____ Lace ___Mixed Media

Title __________________________________________

Measurement: Length____ Width____

Description (framed piece, pillow, etc.) ___________________

Thread Count: ________ Pattern Source/Class _____________

In submission of this entry I hereby agree to abide by the stated rules of the exhibition, and terms and conditions listed on the enclosures.

Signature _________________________

Entries accepted at the museum 511 Rehoboth Avenue * (302) 227-7310

# of entries __ times Entry Fee = $_________

(office use only) AMT Cash $________ Check #________

Labels: Print clearly and affix one label to each piece or use your own.

Name of Stitcher: __________________________________________

Title of Piece: _____________________________________________