Alpaca Photography and Art Competitions

The Photography and Art section of the Futurity Competition will showcase talented photographers, artists and their models. Judging will be completed prior to the event opening and all entries will be on display in the main reception entrance of Hall 2 for the duration of the event.

Judge: Mr Jeff Brooking

Photography

Entries are invited for the following classes. Entry fee per exhibit is £5 plus VAT:

Class PH1 Cria: A photograph containing one or more cria

Class PH2 Alpacas Interacting: A photograph showing interaction between alpacas and other alpacas or other animals or humans

Class PH3 Farm Scene: A photograph of a farm or countryside scene containing at least one alpaca

Class PH4 Humorous: A photograph which makes you laugh and includes at least one alpaca

Awards:
Rosettes will be awarded in each class to three places if appropriate.
Best Photograph award judged from first places in each class.
Prize Money: Best Photograph £25

Conditions of Entry for Photographic Competition
1 The photographs must have been taken by the exhibitor. 2 There is a limit of two exhibits from one exhibitor per class. 3 Minimum size A4 (210 x 297mm). Maximum size A3 (420 x 297mm). 4 Judging will be based on quality, artistic impression and how well the photograph depicts the category in which it was entered. 5 Exhibits must not have any identifying features such as stud or farm name, exhibitor name or logo. 6 Photographs should be mounted on card or in a simple clip frame. Please do not frame with wood. 7 Exhibits must be collected by the exhibitor or nominee at the conclusion of the Futurity. 8 The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Conditions of Entry for Photographic Competition

1 The photographs must have been taken by the exhibitor.
2 There is a limit of two exhibits from one exhibitor per class.
3 Minimum size A4 (210 x 297mm). Maximum size A3 (420 x 297mm).
4 Judging will be based on quality, artistic impression and how well the photograph depicts the category in which it was entered.
5 Exhibits must not have any identifying features such as stud or farm name, exhibitor name or logo.
6 Photographs should be mounted on card or in a simple clip frame. Please do not frame with wood.
7 Exhibits must be collected by the exhibitor or nominee at the conclusion of the Futurity.
8 The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Art Works

Entries are invited for the following classes. Two separate classes for Juniors up to 16 years of age on 26th February 2010 are also offered. Entry fee per exhibit £5 plus VAT.

Class AR1: A painting including at least one alpaca

Class AR2 Junior Entries Only: A painting including at least one alpaca

Class AR3: A drawing including at least one alpaca

Class AR4 Junior Entries Only: A drawing including at least one alpaca

Awards
Rosettes will be awarded in each class to three places if appropriate.
Best Art award.
Best Junior Art award.
Prize Money: Best award £25.

Conditions of Entry for Art Competition
1 The art works must have been created by the exhibitor. 2 There is a limit of two artworks from one exhibitor per class. 3 Minimum size A4 (210 x 297mm). Maximum size A3 (420 x 297mm). 4 Judging will be based on technique and artistic impression. 5 Exhibits must not have any identifying features such as stud or farm name, exhibitor name or logo. 6 Exhibits should be mounted on card or in a simple clip frame. Please do not frame with wood. 7 Exhibits must be collected by the exhibitor or nominee at the conclusion of the Futurity. 8 The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Conditions of Entry for Art Competition

1 The art works must have been created by the exhibitor.
2 There is a limit of two artworks from one exhibitor per class.
3 Minimum size A4 (210 x 297mm). Maximum size A3 (420 x 297mm).
4 Judging will be based on technique and artistic impression.
5 Exhibits must not have any identifying features such as stud or farm name, exhibitor name or logo.
6 Exhibits should be mounted on card or in a simple clip frame. Please do not frame with wood.
7 Exhibits must be collected by the exhibitor or nominee at the conclusion of the Futurity.
8 The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

The photography and art entry form can be found within the forms section.

Alpaca Fibre Craft Competition

An excellent and fun way to have your skills and innovation in fibre craft on display to everyone. Professionally judged with rosettes and cash prizes for the best Classes available for both adults and juniors in the use of alpaca fibre with sections for hand spinning, weaving, hand knitting, machine knitting, crocheting and felting.

Judging will be completed prior to the event opening and all entries will be on display in the main reception entrance of Hall 2 for the duration of the event.

Judge: Mrs Jean Field

Entries are invited for the following classes. Separate classes for juniors up to 16 years of age on 26th February 2010 are also offered.

Entry fee per exhibit is £5 plus VAT:

Section 1 Hand Spinning
Class FC1/1: Hand spun 100% natural alpaca plain 25g skein, Huacaya or Suri
Class FC1/2: Hand spun 100% natural alpaca fancy 25g skein, Huacaya or Suri (can be blend)

Section 2 Weaving
Class FC2/1: Hand woven article using hand spun alpaca yarn—Huacaya or Suri
Class FC2/2: Hand woven article using machine made alpaca yarn—Huacaya or Suri

Section 3 Hand Knitting or Crocheting
Class FC3/1: Hand knitted article using hand spun alpaca—Huacaya or Suri
Class FC3/2: Hand knitted article using machine made alpaca yarn—uacaya or Suri
Class FC3/3 Junior Entrants Only: Hand knitted article using hand or machine made alpaca yarn—Huacaya or Suri
Class FC3/1: Hand knitted article using hand spun alpaca yarn—Huacaya or Suri
Class FC3/2: Hand knitted article using machine made alpaca yarn—Huacaya or Suri
Class FC3/3 Junior Entrants Only: Hand knitted article using hand or machine made alpaca yarn—Huacaya or Suri
Class FC3/4: Crocheted article using hand spun alpaca yarn—Huacaya or Suri
Class FC3/5: Crocheted article using machine made alpaca yarn—Huacaya or Suri
Class FC3/6 Junior Entrants Only: Crocheted article using hand spun or machine made alpaca yarn—Huacaya or Suri

Section 4 Machine Knitting
Class FC4/1: Machine knitted article using hand spun alpaca yarn—Huacaya or Suri
Class FC4/2: Machine knitted article using machine spun alpaca yarn—Huacaya or Suri

Section 5 Felting
Class FC5/1: Felted article using alpaca fibre
Class FC5/2 Junior Entrants Only: Felted article using alpaca fibre
Class FC5/3: Needle felted article using alpaca fibre
Class FC5/4: Junior Entrants Only. Needle felted article using alpaca fibre

Awards
Rosettes will be awarded in each class to three places if appropriate.
Best Rosette awarded for each section.
Prize Money: Best Rosette awards £10.

The Fibre Craft entry form can be found within the forms section.

Conditions of Entry for Craft Competition
1 Exhibits must be labelled giving basic information and description of processes used in the item. 2 Exhibits must not have any identifying features such as stud or farm name, exhibitor name or logo. 3 There is a limit of two exhibits from one exhibitor per class. 4 Entrants in hand spinning section must be natural colours only. 5 The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 6 Exhibits must be collected by the exhibitor or nominee at the conclusion of the Futurity.

Conditions of Entry for Craft Competition

1 Exhibits must be labelled giving basic information and description of processes used in the item.
2 Exhibits must not have any identifying features such as stud or farm name, exhibitor name or logo.
3 There is a limit of two exhibits from one exhibitor per class.
4 Entrants in hand spinning section must be natural colours only.
5 The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
6 Exhibits must be collected by the exhibitor or nominee at the conclusion of the Futurity.