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2008 New Talent Bonsai Competition The Joshua Roth New Talent Bonsai Competition is an annual competition to recognize and promote new bonsai talent in North America. First prize is a round trip airline ticket to Japan. The first stage of the competition is a judging of photographs of previously designed trees. The second stage will be the actual production of a bonsai during the "ABS Learning Seminars 2008", which will be held in San Antonio, Texas at the El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel on June 19-22, 2008 Eligibility requirements Any person who lives in North America is eligible. He or she must have been involved with the art of bonsai for less than ten (10) years. First stage submissions Each contestant shall submit photographs of at least three bonsai that he or she has personally styled. More than one picture of each bonsai is preferred. The photographs do not have to be of publication quality, however they should show the talent of the artist to the best advantage. All of the photographs submitted shall be enclosed in a single presentation folder with the photos enclosed in clear plastic sleeves. A brief description and history of each bonsai shall also be enclosed. Taped to the back inside cover of the folder shall be an envelope with the completed application form. There should be no identification on the photos or on the outside of the enclosed envelope. Mail all entries to: Harold Johnson First Stage Submissions must be received before Friday April 18, 2008. Entries from artists whose photographs indicate the most promise will be selected to participate in the second stage of the competition. Contestants selected for Stage Two will be notified prior to Thursday May 12, 2008. Stage Two Each contestant selected for the second stage of the competition must come to the "ABS Learning Seminars 2008". Each contestant must pay his or her own expenses to the Convention. Each contestant shall: 1) Be provided with turntable, pre-bonsai material and wire by the Competition. 2) Furnish his or her personal tools. Power tools are acceptable. 3)
Be given an eight (8) hour time period in which to style the
material into a finished bonsai. The Repotting of the finished bonsai will not be done during the competition. JudgingFour of the major presenters at the Convention will judge the completed bonsai. In addition, all registrants at the "ABS Learning Seminars 2008" will be able to vote for their personal choice. The "popular vote" is worth one vote. The artist whose bonsai receives the majority of the five votes will be awarded the title of "Best New Bonsai Talent of 2008" at the Saturday evening Banquet. Questions may be emailed to Harold Johnson at haroldjrntbc@yahoo.com 2008 New Talent Bonsai Competition Entrant’s Name:__________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________________ City____________________________________________________________________ State/Province___________________________Zip/Postal Code____________________ Country_________________________________________________________________ Telephone____________________Fax_____________________Email______________ I understand that upon submitting this application to the Joshua Roth New Talent Bonsai Competition, the application and all accompanying documents and photographs become the property of the Competition and cannot be returned. I further understand and agree that if I am selected for stage two of the Competition, I will register and appear at the "ABS Learning Seminars 2008" compete in the Competition. It is further understood and agreed to, that if I am selected to participate in stage two of the competition, the Competition has the exclusive right to photograph and publish photographs of any of the bonsai created in the competition. I hereby certify that I have been involved with the art of bonsai for less than ten years. Signature__________________________________________ date_____________________ |