ANG Seminar February 2018 - 50

Exhibit Categories
For judging purposes, ANG distinguishes between the nonprofessional and the professional as follows:
Non-Professional: Anyone who, at the time of entry submission
and previously, engages in needlework as a pastime and for
pleasure rather than for financial gain. Teaching or presenting
programs/lectures for guilds without compensation, or community
service will not change the status of a non-professional.
Professional: Anyone who, at the time of entry submission and
previously, engages in needlework as a teacher, judge, artist/
designer, lecturer, author, or stitches for commissioned work
and who receives earned remuneration.

The ANG Exhibit judged categories:

each Adaptation entry, along with the original sketches or
photographs, and include an explanation of inspirational sources.
Unusual techniques and materials used in the development of
the design or execution of the finished work must be explained.
The Adaptation must be the work of the exhibiting artist, with no
outside help from any other person.
3. INDEPENDENT PROJECT is a design worked without personto-person interaction, without a teacher in a physical classroom
environment; for example, Workshop by Mail, needlepoint book,
graph chart, leaflet, line drawing, or kit.
4. PAINTED DESIGN WITHOUT STITCH GUIDE is a needlepoint
worked on a pre-painted or stamped canvas or on a canvas
designed for the exhibitor. The choice of stitches, thread, and
color are those of the exhibitor with no teacher interaction.
5. PAINTED DESIGN WITH STITCH GUIDE is a needlepoint worked
on a pre-painted or stamped canvas or on a canvas designed
for the exhibitor. It is accompanied by written instructions or
suggestions for stitches, threads, and/or colors (i.e. stitch guide)
with no teacher interaction.

1. ORIGINAL is a unique, one-of-a-kind design interpreted
within the ANG definition of needlepoint from the mind
and hands of the artist/stitcher to whom it is credited. The
design should bear no recognizable influence from any other
textile sources. Any stitch that can be accomplished with a
threaded, handheld needle may be used in the interpretation
of the design. A typed, double-spaced, one page Artist's
Statement must accompany each Original entry, along with
the original sketches and/or photographs, and include an
explanation of inspirational sources. Unusual techniques and
materials used in the development of the design or execution
of the finished work must be explained. The Original entry
must be the work of the exhibiting artist, with no outside help
from any other person.

The ANG Exhibit non-judged categories:

2. ADAPTATION is a design translated or adapted from a design
source created in a medium other than textiles. The adaptation
may be an exact visual needlepoint reproduction of the original
design or may contain easily recognizable elements from that
design. Any stitch that can be accomplished with a threaded,
handheld needle may be used in the interpretation of the design.
A typed, double-spaced Artist's Statement must accompany

8. YOUTH is a non-judged category with no entry fee and is
limited to two entries per person. The stitcher must be under
16 years old or currently enrolled in high school. The stitcher is
not required to be an ANG member, but must be sponsored by
an ANG member.

6. CLASS PROJECT is a needlepoint worked with person-toperson interaction between the student and the teacher, i.e.,
Seminar classes, instruction in shops, chapter meeting programs,
workshops, Correspondence Courses, and CyberWorkshops.
This includes painted canvas embellishment classes in which the
instructor provides stitch and thread suggestions. The teacher
and the title of the class must be listed.

7. NON-JUDGED is any entry the stitcher does not wish to have
judged or voted upon by Registrants. Entry fee is required.

Exhibit Entry Form-Section II

Complete and attach to the back of each entry. Please PRINT or TYPE. This form may be
photocopied as needed.
Exhibitor's Name:______________________________________________ ANG#:________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________________________State:________Zip:____________
Phone:_______________________________________E-mail:_________________________________
Title of Piece:________________________________________________________________________
Please check method of return:

□ Personal Pickup □ UPS (Preferred) □ FedEx

If you have indicated that you will pick up your piece at Seminar, you will receive a Personal Pickup
Slip in the mail and/or electronically. This slip must be presented when the entry is claimed.
If you have indicated that your piece will be shipped, you MUST include a prepaid return shipping
label with your Exhibit shipment (see Exhibit Rule #14, page 48.)

50 | Exhibit Catagories and Exhibit Entry Form-Section II

Firmly attach Section II of the
Exhibit Entry Form to the back of
each entry. Fold it over so that
your name is not visible.
Ship your entry to:
Norma Hiller
1604 Park Overlook Drive
Reston, VA 20190-4919
703-689-3552
Please notify Norma at Shipment
Coordinator@needlepoint.org that
you have shipped your entry. You
will receive a confirmation once the
entry is received. Note that shipped
entries must arrive no earlier than
July 27, 2018 and no later than
August 14, 2018.

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