There are 12 media categories for the contestants to enter: Clay, Fiber/Textile, Gemstones, Glass, Lampwork/Dichroic (handmade), Manmade Materials (inorganic), Metal, Mixed Media, Organic Materials, Seed Beads, Swarovski Crystal, and Trade/Ethnic Beads.
Winners will be announced at the Bead Society of Greater Washington’s 2008 Bead Gala on September 20th, 2008 at the Navy Memorial Naval Heritage Center in Washington, D.C., located across the street from the Bead Museum.
The rewards are great, as the top three pieces in each of the 12 media and applicant categories will be showcased in the Celebrating Beads, the journey of…” exhibit to be displayed at the Bead Museum in downtown Washington D.C. from September 28th, 2008 through December 31st, 2008. In addition, 10 “Best of Show” awards will be given along with a “People’s Choice” award to be decided by the guests attending the Bead Gala.
For full details, check the website.
Deadline is July 25th, 2008 for postmarked entries. Deadline for emailed entries is August 8th, 2008. Winners will have their piece on display at the Bead Museum in Washington DC from September 28, 2008 – December 31, 2008. Winners will be announced at the 2008 Gala to be held on Saturday, September 20th, 2008 at the Naval Heritage Memorial Center in Washington DC. 12 Media Categories, 3 Levels of entries accepted. Enter today!
All contest proceeds benefit the Bead Museum, DC.
