St Patrick s Cathedral Hall, Dawson Street South, Ballarat 26 & 27 May 2018 Dear Apron Maker, COMPETITION INFORMATION Welcome to the Competition! Connecting with the Ballarat Heritage Weekend, the theme of the 2018 Festival is Technology: the use over the past 100 years. The will showcase both competition and collection aprons of vintage and modern design, while giving visitors an opportunity to get involved in workshops, browse the curated maker s market, enjoy light refreshments and soak up the family-friendly festival atmosphere. We look forward to seeing your gorgeous Aprons! How to Participate 1. Choose your apron competition category - there are 8 categories to enter (see Apron Information Form). Please note: Each entrant may submit up to three Aprons. Each apron may only be entered in one category. 2. Complete the Competition Entry Form, and one Apron Information Form for each Apron you submit. 3. Remember to tell us if your Apron is available for sale or not at the Festival and your price. 4. Submit your forms with your apron(s) and entry fee. See details below for how to submit your entry. 5. Bring your friends and loved ones to see your amazing apron on display at The. Key dates Entries accepted from Friday 30 March 2018 Entries close on Friday 11 May 2018 (entry forms & fee must be submitted with your Apron) Exhibition opens to the public on Saturday 26 May 2018-10am to 5pm Exhibition closes on Sunday 27 May 2018 at 4pm Aprons will be available for collection from St Patrick s Cathedral Hall, Dawson Street South, Ballarat, between 4.30pm and 6pm on Sunday 27 May 2018 (unless other arrangements have been made). Entry Fees Fees cover all curatorial and administrative costs. Australian Entry: International Entry: Member/Senior/Student/Concession Card Entry: $15 per Apron $30 per Apron $10 per Apron Apron Delivery https://www.facebook.com /
Aprons must be presented in a sealed bag (no coat hangers, please) with contact details clearly marked on the bag. If paying fees by cash, the correct amount must be placed in a sealed envelope with your forms as no change can be given. Aprons, forms and fees can be delivered in person from Friday 30 March to Friday 11 May 2018 to: Information Centre Ballarat Town Hall 225 Sturt Street, Ballarat Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 9am-5pm Lana-Rose Fashion 14 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 10am-5pm & Saturday 10am-3pm Alternatively, you may post aprons, forms and fees to: PO Box 1019 Bakery Hill VIC 3354 Australia Apron Returns If your Apron is for sale: If your Apron has sold, payment of the full sale price will be made to your bank account as soon as practicably possible after the close of the Festival. Please note the payment may take up to 3 weeks to be processed. If your Apron has not sold, and you have paid the return postage fee in your application form then your Apron will be posted back to you within 3 weeks of the close of the Festival. If you would like to collect your Apron, this can be done at the close of the Festival on Sunday 27 May 2018 at St. Patrick s Cathedral Hall, Dawson Street South Ballarat or by emailing to make other arrangements. If your Apron is not for sale: Aprons will be available for collection from St Patrick s Cathedral Hall, Dawson Street South, Ballarat, between 4.30pm-6pm on Sunday 27 May 2018. If unable to collect during this time, please email to make other arrangements. Aprons that have not paid for return postage will not have their aprons returned by post. All return paid postage Aprons will be returned via Prepaid Parcel Post (insurance not included). Group entries from schools or other organisations: please contact BAF to arrange delivery and return. Further information: Lynne Sheedy 0408 311 908 or email https://www.facebook.com /
Conditions of Entry Eligibility For the, an apron is defined as an item that is worn to protect the garments of the wearer. The apron must be able to be worn by a person to be eligible for entry to the competition. All Aprons accompanied by correctly completed Entry Form and Apron Information Form(s) are eligible for submission to the 2018 Competition. Each apron can only be entered in one category. The entry category must be selected by the entrant on the Apron Information Form. One Apron Information Form is to be submitted per Apron. Aprons must have been made expressly for the 2018. Aprons can be made from any materials and using any techniques and processes, providing they are suited to the category in which they are entered. Please do not attach any additional tags or information to your Apron as it will be removed and cannot be returned to you. will endeavour to display all entered Aprons, but reserves the right to limit the number of non-winning aprons displayed. The Committee also reserves the right to not display an Apron. No judge, sponsor or their direct family members are eligible to enter. Period of loan The Entry Form is a binding loan agreement between the entrant and the for the purpose of display and possible sale of the apron. The period of the loan covers the time in which the is in possession of the aprons entered. Damage, theft or loss The takes no responsibility for any items lost or damaged. All care will be taken of your garment. Delivery and collection of aprons The entrant is responsible for arranging the delivery and collection of their Apron(s). Any Apron(s) unable to be returned to their owners will remain the property of the. Retail price The will offer each Apron entered in the Competition for sale at the price specified on the Apron Information Form, if so applicable. No commission on any apron sales will be taken by the. Marketing and promotion The reserves the right to photograph entrants Aprons and use these images for marketing and promotional purposes of the Festival. The may also use the entrants statements provided by the entrants for promotional purposes in the media. Disputes The decision of the judges (Sponsors) will be final. Should any dispute arise concerning any matter relating to an entry in the, it shall be referred for arbitration, one arbitrator appointed by each party. In the event of the arbitrators disagreeing, the dispute will be referred to an umpire mutually appointed by the arbitrators. During the arbitration process no further action or suit will be brought on by any party until an award has first been obtained by the arbitrators or umpire. https://www.facebook.com /
2018 Entry Form NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: (Home) (Mobile) EMAIL: Subscribe to the online newsletter? Yes No Apron Details: NUMBER OF ENTRIES (max of 3) TOTAL ENTRY FEE PAYABLE + (return postage if applicable) Australian entry: $15/Apron International Entry: $30/Apron Member/Senior/Student/Concession: $10/Apron $ Member/Senior/Student/Concession Card Number (for entry fee discount): ENTRY PAYMENT METHOD Cheque Australian Money Order DO NOT send cash if posting entry Please make cheques/money orders payable to: Direct Deposit (provide your name as the reference; attach copy of deposit to this entry form) Account Name : Bank : Bank Australia BSB No. : 313140 Account No. : 12052570 Cash (correct amount in sealed envelope only when delivering to listed collection locations) Credit Card Visa or Mastercard only. Amex not accepted. Cardholder s Name Card Number Expiry Date / CVV Signature https://www.facebook.com /
IS YOUR APRON AVAILABLE FOR SALE? Yes No Price: $ APRON RETURN (if your apron has not sold or is not for sale) Mail Address : RETURN APRON ENTRY POSTAL COSTS Prepaid Postal Satchel - Australia Up to 500g = $9:00 Up to 3kg = $14.00 Up to 5kg = $18:00 Collect in person (at Festival 4.30pm-6pm Sunday 27 May 2018) Other Prepaid Postal Satchel - International Up to 3kg = $18.00 I wish for my entry to be returned by post Payment of $ included in Application Fee PAYMENT METHOD IF APRON SOLD (if applicable) Direct Debit (ref will be BAF) Account Name : Bank : BSB No. : Account No. : I have read and agree with the Conditions of Entry. Signed: Date: / / https://www.facebook.com /
Apron Information Form Please complete ONE form for each Apron entered. (The information below is included on the Apron display tag - we will not include your contact details on the tag) Entrant s Name: Price of Apron: $ (Please note: you DO NOT need to sell your apron only write a price if it is for sale, otherwise write: Not for Sale) Title of Apron: 25 word description of your apron. What inspired your apron creation? i.e. colour, technique, overall style. (please do not exceed word limit as it will be shortened) Materials used in the creation of this apron: Any special care instructions: i.e. Dry clean only or hand wash for sale purposes only. Please select the category you wish to enter your Apron in. You must select one category for each entry. Please tick ( ) Category Sponsor Prize Tick ( ) 1. Favourite Cat or Dog Animal Petstock Ballarat 20kg Blackhawk Dog or Cat food ($130.00 value) 2. Atompunk/Retrofuturism Lana-Rose Fashion TBA 3. Wearable Art TBA TBA 4. Vintage / Heritage style Sovereign Hill Family Pass to Sovereign Hill 5. Sustainable Materials De bee Signature Balms Gift Basket of Products to the value of $100.00 6. Technology: the use over the past 100 years 7. Phoenix Primary School Grade 3 & 4 8. Phoenix High School Year 8 & 9 City of Ballarat - Ballarat Heritage Weekend High Tea Voucher for 4 at Craig s Hotel Lydiard Street Ballarat Spotlight Grade 3 $50.00 Grade 4 $50.00 Spotlight Year 8 $50.00 Year 9 $75.00 All Aprons entered in the competition will also be entered in the People s Choice Award and will be eligible to win a prize of $100. https://www.facebook.com /