1.
A complete, signed application must be submitted for each entry.
2. Entries can be made in
as many categories as desired. Content of each exhibit must
be for that one entry only. For example, an entry in Category
#9 - Specialized Collection could not be considered as part
of a Category #5 exhibit as well.
3. Contents of the exhibit
must be solely the property of the exhibitor and may not be
for sale during the show.
4. No exhibitor shall be
allowed in the exhibit area while judging is in process.
5. Any exhibit which has
won first place in another North Carolina Shell Show must be
reworked at least 50%; that is to say, the addition of new labeling
or specimens.
6. A shell that has won
either the Single Best Self Collected Shell or Best Shell Any
Source in another North Carolina Shell Show can not qualify
for either award a second time.
7. The name of the exhibitor
must not show on any part of the exhibit until after judging
is complete. Labels identifying the exhibitor will be provided
by the show and placed on exhibits after judging is complete;
however, exhibitors may provide their own labels should they
so desire.
8. Awards and trophies will
be given only if the judges deem exhibits worthy of receiving
them. The judges' decisions are final. The COA guidelines of
sound judging are used as a guide.
9. Except for Category 15,
there is no limit on exhibit size. Width is limited to 30 inches.
Electricity is available. The reverse side of posters, maps,
easels, etc. should be neat and pleasing to the eye so as not
to detract from exhibits on the opposite side of the table.
All such apparatus must be free standing.
10. Exhibits must be contained
in some sort of covered box or case. This is for the safety
of the collections. An exception is made for very large shells
which may be displayed uncovered.
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11. Exhibits must remain in place for the entire duration of the show. Early removal may cause loss of eligibility for future shows.
12. Failure to bring an entry to the show may result in a charge for table space and loss of future eligibility for the show.
13. No advertising or selling of merchandise will be allowed in or around the show other than by dealers who have filed a complete application.
14. In categories other than those which must only contain self-collected shells, a red star should be placed on the shell's label in order for it to be eligible for the Self Collected Shell of the Show award.
15. Content of the arts and crafts exhibits must be the sole creation of the entrant, excluding support apparatus such as cases, pedestals, frames, easels, etc. This rule is suspended for entrants into Category 23, which is specifically for arts and crafts not created by the exhibitor.
16. The Shell Show Committee reserves the right to change any exhibit to another category if, in its opinion, it does not belong in the category in which it was entered. Should a change of category be considered, every effort will be made to discuss the situation with the entrant before the change is made.
17. The North Carolina Shell Show and the Cape Fear Museum will not be responsible for damage or theft of any exhibit. However, appropriate preventative precautions will be taken. It should be noted that the Museum has security personnel on duty during operating hours, and the exhibit rooms will be locked at the end of each day whenever possible.
18. Suggestions or complaints concerning the show must be directed to the North Carolina Shell Show Committee ONLY. Any unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of any exhibitor will be reported to the officers of the North Carolina Shell Club. The incident will be discussed at the next meeting of the officers, and may result in prohibition for entry in the North Carolina Shell Show for a minimum of one year.
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