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Botanical Arts Entry Form
Botanical Arts Division Classes (FILLED FOR 2019)
“How can I make a little book, when I have seen enough to make a dozen large books?”
– John James Audubon
NOTE: If you would like to be placed on the waiting list for any of the Botanical Arts Classes, e-mail events@newportmansions.org and your information will be passed on to the entries chair.
Class 1 Winged Fantasy
Mail-In Class - Salon - 4 entries
Audubon’s books introduced many never-before seen species to the rest of the world. His paintings were precise and placed each in their natural habitats creating an amazingly-accurate record and leaving a full accounting of some currently extinct species.
A Fictional Bird-like Creature created from dried plant materials. Figurine must be freestanding and at least 6” tall and will be staged within a niche (12” w x 12” d x 18” h). Niche will be lighted from above and painted Rosecliff White. Photo and details of staging will be included in the Exhibitor packet. Viewed from the front.
Class Consultant: Robyn Spagnolo
ldyrbn@aol.com / 401.849.1955
Class 2 Out Birding
Mail-In Class - Salon - 4 entries
At the turn of the century many brought nature inside and filled beautiful cages. Today it is more likely to find bird lovers in the field and the cages empty.
An empty Hanging Bird Cage. Entire cage must be created from dried plant materials. Cage will be staged on a stand with a hoop. The circumference of the hoop which hangs from the frame is 30". Bottom of the hoop hangs 50" from the floor. Cage must have a hook which is easily attached to stand. Photo and dimensions of stand/staging will be included in the Exhibitor packet. Viewed from all sides.
Class Consultant: Robyn Spagnolo ldyrbn@aol.com / 401.849.1955
Class 3 Flight of Fancy
Mail-In Class - Salon - 4 entries
Fascination with birds has inspired jewelry since artists first began to create these facsimiles of winged freedom. They have been worn by the fashionable sect for thousands of years.
A Bird Brooch. Brooch will be placed in the center of a niche (12” w x 12” d x 12” h) with a round opening. Background may be enhanced without damaging the niche. Black velvet stand to be supplied to exhibitor. Photo and details of staging will be included in the Exhibitor packet. Wooden block risers (painted Rosecliff White) of varying sizes will be available during staging and may be used to present entry to best advantage. Niche will be lighted from above and painted Rosecliff White. Viewed from the front. Brooch must appear to be functional.
Class Consultant: Janice Panoff janicepanoff@post.harvard.edu / 401.782.2256
Class 4 The Lost Birds
Mail-In Class - Salon - 4 entries
Socially prominent Boston socialites, Harriet Hemenway and her cousin Minna Hall set off a revolt when they led a boycott of plumed hats in an effort to save endangered birds and would culminate in the formation of the National Audubon Society.
A Hat inspired by an extinct bird. Entire hat must be created from dried plant materials. Real feathers may not be used. Hat staged on a presentation head form to be supplied to exhibitor upon registration. Head form will be placed on a cube 30” square and painted Rosecliff White. Photo and details of staging will be included in the Exhibitor packet. Statement of Intent must accompany exhibit to identify the Lost Bird which inspired the hat. An educational sign about the extinct bird will be featured with the exhibit.
Class Consultant: Janice Panoff janicepanoff@post.harvard.edu / 401.782.2256
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