Entry Information:

All entries must be received on Friday, June 27, 2008 at the Hilton DFW on the Lakes between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

If your doll has been pre-registered, you will go to the "Pre-Registration" table.  If you are registering your doll at the show, please go to the "New Registration" table.

The following Categories and Divisions are available for entry into our competition:

Antique Reproduction:

Greenware unaltered and must be painted as closely as possible to the original presentation by the original doll artist.  Please include a photocopy of the original in an unmarked envelope attached to the doll, as well as any documentation about the doll or the clothing that may be helpful to the judge.

Modern Reproduction:

Greenware unaltered and must be painted as closely as possible to the original presentation by the original doll artist.  All clothing and accessories must be as close as possible to the original doll.  Please include a photocopy of the original in an unmarked envelope attached to the doll and any documentation pertaining to the doll or the clothing.

Modern Interpretation:

May be done in any style and presentation.  All clothing and any accessories must be appropriate to the doll and its presentation.  They will be judged on workmanship and original presentation.  Please document intentional changes to your doll and/or anything pertaining to the doll or the clothing for our judges.

Original Sculpture:

Entries must be done by the person who enters them.  All clothing and any accessories must be appropriate to the doll and its presentation.  They will be judged on workmanship and original presentation.  Other documentation concerning the doll, clothing, etc. can also be included for the judges.

Costuming:

Must be appropriate to the doll it is presented on and must be your own work.  The costume will be judged on workmanship and original presentation.  Also include any documentation that may be helpful to the judges.  The costume does not have to be presented on a doll, but can be on a stand that holds the garment such as a mannequin is fine.  The piece the garment is presented on is not judged in this category.

Bust Category:

Busts will be judged on workmanship and presentation.  These may be done in any style or presentation.  Not eligible for Best of Show.

Half Doll Category:

Half dolls that are from a manufacturers mold finished either as "tassel dolls" or as a part of a completed project, such as a "sewing caddy" (this is just an example, any half doll must be a completed project).  Dolls must be on a stand if presented as a tassel doll.  Not eligible for Best of Show.

Clowns:

All dolls entered into the special Clown Category are to be dressed and painted as a clown.  It will be your choice of what era you choose to costume your doll, the requirement for this category is simply that you dress and paint your doll as a clown.

Silver Screen:

All dolls entered into the Silver Screen category must portray a Hollywood film star from the movies and the character must be identified on the registration card.  If you have made Marilyn Monroe then state that on your entry sheet.

French Antique Reproduction:

While all entries in the Antique Reproduction Category do not have to be French, the highest scoring French Maker Antique Reproduction will be awarded a special award as we honor the French Doll Makers of yesteryear.

At this time we are gathering information from mold companies and their representatives for special awards to be given to doll makers using molds from these mold lines.  Please check back often as we will be posting those manufacturers names and the criteria for awards.

When you register your doll you must notify the person accepting your registration of your intent to enter any special category listed above.  If you do not notify them you entry will not be considered for the special award.

To further identify the divisions of competition I have given a more detailed description of each division.  Please read carefully.  These divisions will be available in each of the categories.

Professional:

Any doll artist who has sold one or more dolls to the public.  Any entrant that owns a doll or ceramic ship, any entrant that teaches doll classes, seminars or workshops in porcelain doll making.

Hobbyist or Non Professional:

Any doll artist who has never sold any dolls for profit.  Makes dolls for their own personal enjoyment or as gifts.

Senior Citizen:

Any doll artist 65 years of age or older.

Junior Citizen:

Any doll artist 15 years of age and younger.

First Doll:

Any doll that is the artist's first effort.

1.  All entries MUST be on stands or chairs except entries that can sit or lay without assistance.  Any accessories or props MUST be securely attached.  NO EXCEPTIONS!!

2.  Judging and Awards - All competitors will receive blue, red or white ribbons according to the points received on the judging sheets.

a.  90 - 100 = Blue Ribbon

b. 80 - 89  = Red Ribbon

c. 0  - 79  = White Ribbon

Best of Division will be awarded from blue ribbons to the best overall in each division with at least three or more entries.

Best of Division dolls will be judged for Best of Category in that particular category.

Best of Category winners will be judged for Best of Show with the exception of Half Dolls and Busts.

Judges Choice will be awarded based on the judges' whim.

No insurance will cover the entries while at the show and the show volunteers do not accept responsibility for damages.  Every effort will be made to keep the entries safe and in good condition.

By entering the competition, you give Les Belles Poupees the right to photograph the dolls for their use in any articles about the competition  and/or advertising on the competition or the doll show.

Les Belles Poupees will make every effort to give proper credit to the doll artist, but you will not hold the show or it's promoters liable if this is not done.

Email Competition Registration form to: Charly Odom