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Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Outside Cover Florescence Elements The Garden Club of Houston River Oaks Garden Club (Member Clubs of The Garden Club of America) and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston present A GCA Major Flower Show April 20 - 22, 2009 Schedule 1 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Inside Cover The purpose of The Garden Club of America is to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening; to share the advantage of association by means of educational meetings, conferences, correspondence and publications; and to restore, improve and protect the quality of the environment through educational programs and action in the fields of conservation and civic improvement. 2 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 The Garden Club of Houston River Oaks Garden Club (Member Clubs of The Garden Club of America) and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Present A GCA Major Flower Show Florescence Elements “When we look deeply into the heart of a flower, we see clouds, sunshine, minerals, time, the earth, and everything else in the cosmos in it.” Thich Nhat Hahn April 20-22, 2009 The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Audrey Jones Beck Building 5601 Main Street Open to the public Tuesday, April 21 and Wednesday, April 22, 2009 10 am to 7 pm Museum members free; general admission $7 3 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Florescence Elements Table of Contents 2008-2009 Calendar .................................................................................................6 Florescence Committee ............................................................................................9 Museum Rules .......................................................................................................13 General Rules .........................................................................................................14 Division I Flower Arrangement Human Flower Arrangement Rules ..............................................................17 Flower Arrangement Classes ...........................................................20 Division II Horticulture Earth Horticulture Rules ............................................................................26 Horticulture Classes .........................................................................29 Division III Horticulture Design Water Horticulture Design Rules...............................................................34 Horticulture Design Classes ............................................................36 Division IV Photography Energy Photography Rules ..........................................................................37 Photography Classes .......................................................................40 Division V Botanical Jewelry and Embellishment Minerals Botanical Jewelry and Embellishment Rules .................................41 Botanical Jewelry and Embellishment Classes ..............................44 Division VI Needle Arts Wood Needle Arts Rules ..........................................................................46 Needle Arts Classes .......................................................................48 Division VII Conservation Air ............................................................................52 Division VIII Art by Invitation Void ...................................................................53 4 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 GCA Flower Show Awards ...................................................................................54 Florescence Awards ...............................................................................................56 Map & Directions ..................................................................................................57 Registration Forms .................................................................................................58 Photography Entry Form........................................................................................63 5 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 2008-2009 Florescence Calendar 2008 Monday, July 21 Horticulture - Nine (9) month ownership deadline (Mandatory for Division II, Classes 35 - 38 and Class 48) Sunday, September 21 Needle Arts registration opens Wednesday, October 1 All Divisions (except Needle Arts) registration opens Tuesday, October 21 Horticulture - Six (6) month ownership deadline (Mandatory for Division II, Classes 39 – 46) Needle Arts registration deadline 2009 Wednesday, January 21 Horticulture - Three (3) month ownership deadline (Mandatory for all Division II except as noted) Flower Arrangement registration deadline Horticulture Design registration deadline Photography registration deadline Botanical Jewelry and Embellishment registration deadline Monday, February 2 Needle Arts finished canvas delivery deadline Friday, March 20 Photography entry delivery deadline Monday, March 23 Flower Arrangement gown delivery MFAH deadline Wednesday, April 15 Botanical Jewelry and Embellishment entry delivery deadline for shipped entries Monday, April 20 Flower Arrangement exhibitors 1 to 5 pm: Delivery of containers and flowers to Beck Building (Main Street Entrance) 1 to 5 pm: Arranging in Beck Galleries 3 to 5 pm: Passing in Beck Galleries 6 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Horticulture exhibitors Cut specimens and all container grown plants 1 to 5 pm: Entry/passing in Beck garage passageway Horticulture Design exhibitors 1 to 4 pm: Inspection in Beck garage passageway 1 to 5 pm: Entry/passing in Beck Galleries Botanical Jewelry and Embellishment exhibitors 8 to 10 am: Delivery to gallery and set-up 10 am to noon: Passing Tuesday, April 21 Flower Arrangement exhibitors 7 to 9:30 am: Challenge Class arranging/passing in Beck 108 7:15 to 9:30 am: Arranging/passing in Beck Galleries Horticulture exhibitors 7 to 9:30 am: Cut specimen entry/passing in Beck garage passageway (Absolutely no container grown plants allowed.) 9:30 am: All Division entries close 10 am: MFAH opens to the public 10 to 11 am: Judges brunch and briefing 11 am: Judging begins 1 to 2 pm: Flower Show evaluation 7 pm: Opening Reception (Reservations required) Wednesday, April 22 8 to 9:30 am: Refreshing and maintenance of exhibits by exhibitors (or by Preservation Committee if so requested by out-of- town exhibitors) 10 am: MFAH opens to the public 11 am: Florescence Luncheon opens 11:30 am: Program begins (Reservations required) Cullinan Hall, Law Building 7 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 7 pm: Show closes 7:15 to 7:30 pm: All entries must be removed 7:30 pm: All unclaimed cut specimens discarded 8 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Flower Show Committee Position The Garden Club of Houston River Oaks Garden Club Anne Kirkland anne@kirklandinterests.com 713-526-6008 Carolyn Davis carolyndavis627@gmail.com 713-932-8227 Anne French afrench454@aol.com 713-877-1413 Marjorie Cain marjoriecain@sbcglobal.net 713-621-2210 Marianna Brewster brewsbag@aol.com 713-526-9424 Nancy Godshall Cynthia Guill Carole Bailey cbaileybmt@aol.com 713-572-4020 Trish Chambers Nancy Burrow Follow Up Liz Wozencraft Sara Ledbetter saraledbetter@comcast.net 713-681-7739 Ellen Morris Passing Passing Assistants Provisional Runners Lynn Rafferty Cheryl Monteith Mimi Kerr Leslye Weaver Rosanna Blalock Claudia Lummis Msclaudia4@aol.com 713-840-8844 Sandra McBride Vicki Woodson Jackie Magill Donna Maddox Cynthia Nelson Camille Patton Alice Thomas act524@aol.com 713-524-2744 Kay Rice kayrice@hal-pc.org 713-523-4367 Terry Dalton Leslie Cooper Nancy Kurtz Sharon Bryan Katie Cullen Patricia Laurent Karen Terrell Jane Curtis Jeanie Carter Kingslea Thomas Vaughan Clark Anne Burroughs Tye Taft Pat Wallace Mary Webber Tetine Werlein Jeanie Sanders Sharrie Buck Ann Schramm n/a Show Chairmen Show Assistants Division I: Flower Arrangement Chairmen Challenge Class Challenge Class Assistants Consultants Entries Division II: Horticulture Chairmen Passing Process: Runners Plant Inspection Containers Grooming Plant Identification Entry Card Check Judges Passing 9 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Position Consultant Entry Books Entry Books Assistants Placement Placement Assistants The Garden Club of Houston River Oaks Garden Club Julia Hancock Chris Athon Gail Anderson Pauline Bolton Betty Palmquist Susan Penland Suzy Rhodes Bitsey Hail Pam Barineau Janet Head Susan Lummis suetlum@aol.com 713-524-4105 Dodie Otey Jackson Meador Wigington meadorww@mac.com 713-647-7647 n/a Margaret Rotan mwrotan@comcast.net 713-629-1694 n/a Carol Junell carol@junell.cc 713-467-0241 Janey Lee Paige Andrews paige@bypaige.com 713-773-0192 Debbie Robinson Anne Moriniere admoriniere@yahoo.com 713-840-8125 n/a Marianne Crain mnc@ndlpt.com 713-521-9735 Chris Caudill clc3245@aol.com 713-523-0539 Assistant Estelle Lozmack emlozmack@comcast.net 713-960-1057 Marjorie Crawford Diana Hawkins diana.m.hawkins@gmail.com 713-621-0121 n/a Division VIII: Art by Invitation Chairmen Madeleine Hussey Marjorie Cain Division III: Horticulture Design Chairmen Assistant Division IV: Photography Chairmen Assistant Division V: Botanical Jewelry and Embellishment Chairmen Assistant Division VI: Needle Arts Chairmen Division VII: Conservation Chairmen 10 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Position The Garden Club of Houston mdchussey@gmail.com 713-621-1218 River Oaks Garden Club marjoriecain@sbcglobal.net 713-621-2210 All-Show Chairmen Awards Clerks Computer Information Desk Judges Judges Assistants Judges Hospitality Judges Transportation Luncheon Luncheon Speaker Nametags Opening Reception Photography Preservation Preservation Assistants Publicity Reservations Schedule Signage Signage Assistant Staging Jennifer Arnold Debby Francis Julie McIlheran Linda Ligon Gay Estes txestes@aol.com 713-622-6012 Doris Heard HeardDD@aol.com 713-524-3506 Betty Davis Davis6013@att.net 713-622-7779 Sarah McMurrey Betty Connor Esther Glover Odette Mace Jeanie Carter Emily Wilde Adele Bentsen Mollie Pettigrew Susan Reedy n/a Paige Andrews Marianna Brewster Marianne Crain Carolyn Davis Gay Estes Anne Kirkland Estelle Lozmack Susan Lummis Margaret Rotan Alice Thomas Paule Johnston Meg Estes Ellen Donnelly Janet Lionberger Sue Botts Marilyn Gregg Vicki Lange Ray Chilton Virginia Thompson vothompson@sbcglobal.net 713-782-8095 Tara Eastland tgeastland@aol.com 713-960-8530 Pinkie Searls Dtsjr1@aol.com 713-621-7790 Allyson Cook Laura Wheless n/a Callie Paterson Chris Caudill Nancy Haywood Terry Smith Betty Newton Adele Spalding Pam Ott Carole Bailey Marjorie Cain Chris Caudill Anne French Diana Hawkins Carol Junell Anne Moriniere Kay Rice Meador Wigington Beverly Pennington Debbie Jones Sarah Eilers Diane Langdon 11 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Position Treasurer Underwriting The Garden Club of Houston Susan Miclette n/a Clayton Erikson River Oaks Garden Club Jane Sharp Patti Hopson Nancy Gordon Volunteer Hospitality Alison Tennant Carla Ohls Elizabeth Royce Carol Harper Jan Ross Kay Lee Werlin Club Presidents Gail Hendryx Nancy Abendshein Asia Society Liaison The Houston Federation of Garden Clubs Liaison Sushila Matthew Betty Schoolar 12 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Peter C. Marzio Paul Johnson Helga Aurisch Peter Bowron Bart Brechter James Clifton Alison de Lima Greene Frances Marzio Emily Ballew Neff Anne Tucker Jon W. Naylor Lou Ellen Stansell Museum Rules The protection and preservation of the art is the top priority of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH). The following rules regarding all Florescence entries will be strictly enforced at all times. Failure to comply with these rules may result in disqualification and removal of an exhibit. 1. Safe Distance From Art Must Be Maintained – Pedestals, tables, and risers may not be moved or repositioned as they are all carefully placed by MFAH staff. In addition, classes with dimension limits will be closely monitored for compliance. 2. Misting of Exhibits is Prohibited – Exhibitors may not mist any material, including any material for Flower Arranging (whether a completed arrangement or backup material in buckets or boxes) or any material for Horticulture (whether container grown, a cut specimen, or a completed Horticulture Design). The only exception to this rule is the official Florescence Preservation Committee. The Committee will monitor the condition of entries overnight and maintain all in pristine condition. Only the Preservation Committee may mist or top off water for any exhibit. 3. Use of Paints and Glues is Prohibited in the MFAH – Paint, shellac, mastic, adhesive, glue, or any other such material, whether aerosol spray, non-aerosol spray, bottle, jar, or can are not permitted inside the MFAH. Glue guns, paint pens, and glitter pens are not permitted inside the MFAH. 4. Flash Photography is Prohibited in the MFAH – Exhibitors may not use flash photography in the MFAH. Only the official Florescence photographers may use flash cameras. Please help the MFAH ensure the safety of its collection for the generations to come. We are all stewards in the preservation of our cultural heritage. 13 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 General Rules 1. Florescence Elements is a GCA Major Flower Show. All rules as stated in The Garden Club of America Flower Show and Judging Guide, 2000 revised edition, shall apply. Safety: 2. The protection of the art is the top priority of the MFAH and therefore is the top priority of all Florescence participants. Displays and pedestals may not be moved once placed by the MFAH. 3. The Garden Club of America (GCA), The Garden Club of Houston (GCH), River Oaks Garden Club (ROGC), and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), will exercise due caution in safeguarding exhibits. Responsibility for damage, loss, or personal injury before, during, or after the show cannot be assumed. Valuables used in exhibits should be insured by the exhibitor. 4. Entrance to the MFAH will be limited during staging and entry times. Nametags will be required for entrance and time lines will be strictly enforced. Entries: 5. Any clarification or change in the rules as originally stated in the schedule will be communicated promptly in writing by the Division Chairmen to all exhibitors in the class, and at the show, to the Passing Committees and the Judges. 6. Entries in Divisions I through VI are open to all members of GCA clubs, including members who are professionals in their fields, except for Division I Class 5; Division I Class 6; and Division III. 7. Registration for Divisions I, III, IV, V, and VI is required. Registration forms are provided at the back of the schedule. 8. Fees for: Division I Class 4; Division III Classes 1, 2, and 3; Division V Classes 1, 2, 3, and 4; and Division VI Classes 1 and 2 must accompany registration forms. 9. Classes will be filled in the order registration forms are received according to the postmark or fax date. Confirmation of registration will follow by email/fax/phone/or mail. 14 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 10. An entry card must accompany each entry. (Entry cards are available at the back of this schedule except for Division II). Entry cards for Division II will be available at the show and, upon request from the Entry or Division Chairmen, in advance of the show. Information required on the entry card must be printed in pencil or black waterproof ink or typed. 11. All containers and accessories must be inconspicuously labeled with the exhibitor’s name. Plant Material: 12. All plant material must be correctly identified with the botanical and common names on the entry card, if possible, except where indicated in the schedule. The RHS Index of Garden Plants and The AHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants are the accepted references and will be available at the show. 13. The Garden Club of America expects all exhibitors to be aware of the need to promote conservation of endangered and threatened plants and to prohibit use of invasive plants. Plants collected from the wild and listed as endangered in Texas may not be exhibited in a GCA sponsored flower show. Cultivated plant material listed as endangered in Texas may be exhibited only if accompanied by a typed card stating that it has not been collected from the wild and giving information concerning its cultural requirements and methods of propagation. 14. A list of Texas threatened, endangered, and locally invasive species is available upon request from the Horticulture Chairmen, and will be available at the show and online at: www.flohouston.org. 15. No insects, pests, or diseased plant material will be allowed in the flower show. Subsequently, any infested or diseased plant material will be removed immediately. Entry & Passing Process: 16. All Flower Arrangement material is to be delivered through the Main Street entrance of the Beck Building. Division I entries will be passed in place. For entry and removal times, please refer to the Florescence Calendar and the Flower Arrangement Rules. 17. Horticulture entry and passing is through the Museum garage entrance. For entry and removal times, please refer to the Florescence Calendar and the Horticulture Rules. 18. Horticulture Design entry is through the Museum garage entrance. Horticulture Design passing is done in place. For entry and removal times, please refer to the Florescence Calendar and the Horticulture Design Rules. 15 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 19. The Passing Committee must pass each entry before an exhibitor may leave the show area. The Passing Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry that does not conform to the schedule. The exhibitor has the option of correcting the entry, if time permits. If not corrected, the entry cannot be judged, but may remain in place, marked “For Exhibition Only”. The judges may not disqualify any entry passed by the Passing Committee. 20. Once an entry is passed, the exhibitor(s) must immediately leave the exhibition area. A passed entry may not be touched again until after judging and then only to carry out necessary maintenance. Exception: In the event of an unforeseen accident, including failure of mechanics or wilted plant material, the exhibitor(s) may make the necessary repairs to the exhibit, with special permission and oversight from the Passing Committee. The exhibit must then be passed a second time, with the entry card marked accordingly (PP). 21. At no time may exhibitors touch any exhibits other than their own. Judging: 22. Only participating Judges, Clerks, Flower Show Committee Chairmen, and Division Chairmen will be allowed on the floor during judging. 23. A novice is an exhibitor who has not won first place in the division entered, at a GCA Major Flower Show. Only an individual novice exhibitor is eligible to receive The Garden Club of America Novice Award and the Sandra Baylor Novice Flower Arrangement Award. A novice exhibitor will be identified by a yellow dot placed on top of the entry card, following the initial judging. Removal: 24. All exhibits must remain in place and in show condition until 15 minutes after the show’s closing time. 16 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Division I: Flower Arrangement Rules 1. Please read the General Rules. Entries: 2. Registration is required between Wednesday, October 1, 2008 and Wednesday, January 21, 2009 by using the form in the schedule (the form is also available online at www.flohouston.org). Please send the registration form to: Claudia Lummis, 5540 Sturbridge, Houston, Texas 77056-1623. 3. Exhibitors are allowed one entry per class and may enter more than one class. The exhibitor(s) under whose name(s) the entry has been registered must arrange the entry. All participants must be listed. 4. One partner is allowed in every class except the Challenge Class and Provisional Class 5. 5. If forced to withdraw, an exhibitor must find a substitute unless there is a waiting list for the class. The Entries Chairmen must be notified immediately of any changes. 6. All arrangements must be completed at the show (except for Class 5 and Class 6). Complex compositions requiring extensive time for construction may be prefabricated and assembled at the show. The entries in Class 5 (second year provisional entries from River Oaks Garden Club) and Class 6 (first year provisional entries from The Garden Club of Houston and River Oaks Garden Club) may be constructed completely off-site. 7. The MFAH curators will do their best to ensure artwork is not changed before Florescence 2009; however, on occasion it may be. If this occurs, exhibitors will be notified as soon as possible by the Entries Chair. 8. Upon receipt of the registration form, a small photocopy of the art will be mailed to the exhibitor (Copyright laws prohibit publication of most MFAH art in the schedule or on the Florescence website). Unfortunately, it is possible the colors on the photocopy will not match the actual colors of the piece of art perfectly and the judges will be made aware of this. 9. Brief statements of intent (20 words or less) are required in Class 12 and optional in other classes. 10. Please refer to the Florescence Calendar for entry and removal times. 17 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Arrangement Requirements/Plant Material: 11. Enlargement of a pedestal top is not allowed. 12. All arrangements must include fresh and/or dried plant material. Artificial plant material is not allowed. 13. Manipulation of plant material is permitted. 14. Painting of live plant material should be done with discretion before arriving at the MFAH. 15. Cut fruits/vegetables or food of any kind, live animals (including fish), taxidermy, natural birds’ nests, protected sea-life, and locally invasive plant materials are not permitted. 16. Fresh plant material must be in water or be so conditioned as to remain in pristine form while on exhibition. An arrangement not maintained in show condition may have its award removed. 17. Mechanics should not be visible unless they are an integral part of the design. 18. Exhibitors should provide replacement material for refreshing of exhibits. 19. Exhibits may not be misted at any point. During Entry Time: 20. Out of courtesy to the exhibitors, only listed exhibitors and show personnel may be on the show floor during entry times. Exhibitors must depart the staging area and the galleries after their exhibits are passed. Challenge Class: 21. The Challenge Class is open to out-of-town exhibitors only and requires payment of a fee. 22. Pedestal assignment is determined by order of entry. 23. Only clippers and/or knives may be used in the Challenge Class. 18 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Judging: 24. Judging of all Flower Arrangement entries will be based on the principles of design: balance, contrast, dominance, proportion, rhythm, and scale; and the elements of design: light, space, line, form, color, texture, pattern, and size. Creativity is important, as is distinction, conformance, and interpretation of the class and schedule. Removal: 25. All entries must be removed at the close of the show. 26. For an additional charge, an out-of-town exhibitor’s entry material may be returned by a shipping service. Inquiries: By fax or email at any time. By telephone weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm (Central Time). Marianna Brewster 713-526-9424 (H) 713-526-9411 (F) brewsbag@aol.com Carole Bailey 713-572-4020 (H) 713-572-4022 (F) cbaileybmt@aol.com 19 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Division I: Flower Arrangement Classes Human “Feeling and longing are the motive forces behind all human endeavor and human creations.” (Albert Einstein) Class 1. Form 4 Entries Arrangement to complement one of the following Roman sculptures, staged on a 40" h x 16" square pedestal, and viewed from 4 sides. Arrangement may not exceed 18" from center of pedestal and 7' in overall height from floor. Gallery height is 70'; gallery walls are clad in Indiana limestone; and lighting is overhead museum lighting. a. b. c. d. Torso of Aphrodite, Roman, 1st century BC to 1st century AD, marble Size: 47" h x 23" w x 12" d. (Base: 34" h x 21" square). Pedestal to left of sculpture. Roman Lawyer, Roman, 50 BC to AD 50, marble Size: 66" h x 21" w x 17" d. (Base: 18" h x 30" square). Pedestal to left of sculpture. Dionysus, Roman, AD 50 to 150, marble Size: xx" h x xx" w x xx" d. Pedestal to right of sculpture. Goddess, Roman, 1st century AD, marble Size: 74" h x 20" w x 18" d. (Base: 8" h x 37" square). Pedestal to right of sculpture. Location: Beck 104 Class 2. Tension Up to 5 Entries Arrangement to complement one of the following paintings in the MFAH’s permanent collection, staged on a 40" h x 16" square pedestal, and viewed from 3 sides. Arrangement may not exceed 20" from center of pedestal and 8' in overall height from floor. Gallery height is 28'; gallery wall color is Benjamin Moore Super White; and lighting is overhead museum lighting. a. b. c. d. Step, Philip Guston, American (1913-1980), 1979 (2007.568) Size: 72" h x 60" w; framed 73" h x 61" w. Pedestal to right of painting. Wotan, Franz Kline, American (1910-1962), 1950 (80.120) Size: 55" h x 79" w; framed 56" h x 80" w. Pedestal to right of painting. Sparks, Hans Hofman, American (1880-1966), 1957 (2004.24) Size: xx" h x xx" w; framed xx" h x xx" w. Pedestal to right of painting. Number 6, Jackson Pollock, American (1912-1950), 1949 (64.36) 20 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 e. Size: 44" h x 54" w; framed 50" h x 60" w x 2 ½" d. Pedestal to left of painting. Half, Kenneth Noland, American (1924 – ), 1959 (74.260) Size: xx" h x xx" w; framed xx" h x xx" w. Pedestal to left of painting. Location: Beck 109 Class 3. Endurance Up to 5 Entries Arrangement of predominately dried plant material to complement one of the following paintings in the MFAH’s permanent collection, staged on a 36" h x 12" square pedestal, and viewed from 3 sides. Arrangement may not exceed 12" from center of pedestal and 6' in overall height from floor. Gallery height is 14'; gallery wall color is Benjamin Moore HC83-Grant Beige; and lighting is overhead museum lighting. a. b. c. d. e. Ritz Tower, Night, Georgia O’Keefe, American (1887-1986), 1928 (TR424-2007) Size: xx" h x xx" w; framed xx" h x xx" w. Pedestal to left of painting. Nighttime Enigma and Nostalgia, Arshile Gorky, American (1904-1948), 1933- 1934 Size: 36" h x 48" w; framed 40" h x 52" w. Pedestal to left of painting. Primordial Moment, Richard Pousette-Dart, American (1916-1992), 1939 (2002.3553) Size: 38" h x 50" w; framed 38 ½ " h x 50 ½" w. Pedestal to left of painting. Abstraction, Marsden Hartley, American (1877-1943), 1914 (80.82) Size: 24 ½" h x 20" w; framed 28 ½" h x 25" w. Pedestal to left of painting. New Painting, New Artist, Country (xxxx-xxxx) xxxx Size: xx" h x xx" w; framed xx" h x xx" w. Pedestal to left of painting. Location: Beck 108 Class 4. Glory Up to 6Entries Challenge Class for out-of-town exhibitors. Fee required. Location: Beck 108 21 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Class 5. Tradition Up to 14 Entries Arrangement to complement the Bayou Bend Collections of the MFAH. Class limited to second year Provisional members of River Oaks Garden Club. Arrangement staged on a 36" h x 14" square pedestal and viewed from 3 sides. Container provided. Arrangement may not exceed 12" in any direction (h/w/d). Gallery height is 14'; gallery wall color is Benjamin Moore HC156-Van Deusen Blue; and lighting is overhead museum lighting. Par class, judged against perfection. Class 5a. Class 5b. Up to 7 Entries Up to 7 Entries Location: Beck 107 Class 6. Expectations Up to 15 Entries Class limited to first year Provisional members of The Garden Club of Houston and River Oaks Garden Club. Entrants will be paired. Arrangement staged on a 34" h x 14" square pedestal and viewed from 3 sides. Container provided. Arrangement may not exceed 12" in any direction. Gallery height is 14'; gallery wall color is Benjamin Moore xx; and lighting is overhead museum lighting. Par class, judged against perfection. Class 6a. Class 6b. Up to 8 Entries Up to 7 Entries Location: Beck 106 Class 7. Energy Up to 5 Entries Arrangement to complement one of the following paintings in the MFAH’s permanent collection, staged on a 40" h x 14" square pedestal, and viewed from 3 sides. Arrangement may not exceed 12" from center of pedestal and 6' in overall height from floor. Gallery height is 15'; gallery wall color is Benjamin Moore 985-Indian River; and lighting is overhead museum lighting. a. b. Femme au grand chapeau, Pablo Picasso, Spanish (1881-1973), 1962 (2004.51) Size: 55" h x 42" w; framed 60" h x 47" w. Pedestal to left of painting. Woman with Mirror and Orchids, Max Beckmann, German (1884-1950), 1947 (BF1979.8) Size: 39 ½" h x 31 ½" w; framed 43 ½" h x 35 ½" w. Pedestal to left of painting. 22 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 c. d. e. Two Women in Front of a Window, Pablo Picasso, Spanish (1881-1973), 1927 (64.17) Size: 38 ½" h x 51 ½" w; framed 43 ½" h x 56 ½" w. Pedestal to right of painting. White Tablecloth, Juan Gris, Spanish (1887-1927), 1912-16 (2006.389) Size: 19 ¾" h x 23 ¾" w; framed 25 ½" h x 30" w. Pedestal to left of painting. Man with a Cane, Fernand Léger, French (1881-1955), 1920 (84.197) Size: 36 ¼" h x 25 ½" w; framed 45 ½" h x 35" w. Pedestal to right of painting. Location: Beck 227 Class 8. Depths Up to 6 Entries An underwater design with partially or wholly submerged plant material staged on a 40" h x 12 ½" round column, and viewed from 3 sides. Container must fit completely on pedestal top (12 ½" round); it may not hang over the sides. Height of arrangement may not exceed 8' in overall height from floor. Gallery height is 15'; gallery wall color is custom mixed Sandy Peach; and lighting is overhead museum lighting. Pedestals assigned in order received. Art: Location: View of the Seine, Paris, Armand Guillaumin, French (1841-1927), 1871 (71.5) Size: 49 ¾" h x 71 ½" w; framed 57 ¾" h x 79 ½" w x 7 ½" d. Beck 222 23 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Class 9. Impressions 4 Entries Arrangement to complement one of the following paintings in the MFAH’s permanent collection, staged on a 40" h x 14" square pedestal, and viewed from 3 sides. Arrangement may not exceed 14" from center of pedestal and 7' in overall height from floor. Gallery height is 15'; gallery wall color is Benjamin Moore 985-Indian River; and lighting is overhead museum lighting. a. b. c. d. Location: Landscape at La Pouldu, Paul Sérusier, French (1864-1927), 1890 (79.255) Size: 29 ¼" h x 36 ¼" w; framed 38 ¾" h x 45 ¾" w. Pedestal to left of painting. Woman Walking on the Banks of the Aven, Émile Bernard, French (18681941), 1890 (92.9) Size: 28" h x 36 ¼" w; framed 32 ½" h x 40 ¾" w. Pedestal to left of painting. Sunbath, Frederick Carl Frieseke, American (1874-1939), 1914 Size: 29" h x 36 ½ " w; framed 36 ½ " h x 43 ¾ " w x 2 ¾ " d. Pedestal to right of painting. Madame Cézanne in Blue, Paul Cézanne, French (1839-1906), 1888-90 (47.39) Size: 29 ¼" h x 24" w; framed 35" h x 30" w x 3" d. Pedestal to left of painting. Beck 221 Class 10. Attraction Up to 6 Entries Arrangement to complement a floor length evening gown provided by the exhibitor. A bronze- colored mannequin will be provided by the MFAH, mounted on a white platform 6" h x 30" w x 36" l. Arrangement staged on a 36" h x 12" square pedestal and viewed from all sides. No dimension restrictions on floral arrangement. Gallery height is 15'; gallery wall color is Benjamin Moore 1614-Delray Gray; and lighting is overhead museum lighting. Upon registration, additional information will be provided. Location: Beck 218 24 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Class 11. Fanciful Up to 6 Entries Design a creative handbag. Hanging arrangement staged on a 40" h x 16" square pedestal and viewed from all sides. No dimension restrictions on floral arrangement. Hanger is provided. Gallery height is 15'; gallery wall color is Benjamin Moore 1614-Delray Gray; and lighting is overhead museum lighting. Upon registration, additional information will be provided. Location: Beck 214 Class 12. Love 4 Entries Set a functional table (defined as a table exhibit arranged for the service of food) for two. 30" round table staged on a white platform (36" square x 5" h) and viewed from all sides. Over-draping allowed; table and white under cloth provided. Statement of intent required. No dimension restrictions on floral arrangement. Gallery height is 15'; gallery wall color is Benjamin Moore 977-Brandon Beige; and lighting is overhead museum lighting. Location: Beck 209, 213 25 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Division II: Horticulture Rules 1. Please read the General Rules. Plant/Specimen Requirements: 2. Entries must have been owned and grown by the exhibitor for a minimum of three months, with the exception of Classes 35 to 38 (Trained Plants and Topiary: minimum ownership nine months); Classes 39 to 46 (Cacti and Succulents: minimum ownership six months); and Class 48 (Orchids: minimum ownership nine months). 3. The maximum length of an entered vine/branch is 26", measured from the lip of the container to the end of the vine/branch. 4. All cut specimens must be in show condition at the time of judging. Wilted specimens are subject to removal by the Horticulture Committee. 5. Locally invasive plants are not permitted. 6. An exhibitor may submit multiple entries per class, provided each is a different species or cultivar. Display/Container Requirements: 7. Leaf polish or other commercial foliage enhancers are not permitted. 8. Containers and wedging material will be provided for all cut specimens. 9. Containers may not exceed a 14" inside dimension. Rectangular or oblong containers are measured on the interior diagonal. 10. Containers should be clean, unobtrusive, and compatible with the exhibit. Terracotta-colored clay pots are required. Exceptions are Classes 35 and 64. 11. Double potting is permitted, provided natural top dressing is used and the inside container is not visible. Top dressing must not float when watered (therefore, sphagnum and Spanish moss are not permitted as a top dressing). 12. To designate a preferred exhibiting side, exhibitors must mark the center back of the container with a white chalk mark. 13. If an entry is staked (such as forced bulbs or Orchids), the support must be as unobtrusive as possible. 26 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Entries: 14. Advance registration is not required in Division II. Entry cards will be available from the Horticulture Committee prior to Florescence and at the show. 15. An entry card must include the name of the exhibitor, division, class, botanical and common name, length of ownership, propagation method, and details of cultivation, if applicable. All entries propagated by the exhibitor must be so identified with the method and relevant date(s) of propagation on the entry card. Entry card information must be printed in pencil or black waterproof ink or typed. 16. Entries owned and grown by the exhibitor for a minimum of six months (Tuesday, October 21, 2008) are eligible for the Elizabeth Platt Corning Medal and will be identified by a green dot on the entry card. Entries propagated and grown by the exhibitor for at least six months (Tuesday, October 21, 2008) are eligible for the Louise Agee Wrinkle Horticulture Propagation Award and will be identified by a blue dot on the entry card. Organically grown plants will be identified by a red dot on the entry card. 17. Key cards (diagram or plant list) are required in Classes 32, 33, 58, and 59. They must be on 4" x 6" unlined white cards. The required information must be printed in pencil or black waterproof ink or typed. Entry Process: 18. Each exhibitor is responsible for her own entry. Exceptions may be allowed only at the discretion of the Horticulture Committee. 19. Exhibitors must stay with their entry until it is passed and recorded in the Entry Book. Once an entry has been passed, it may not be touched by anyone other than the Placement Committee and Horticulture Chairmen. 20. The Placement Committee, the Horticulture Chairmen, and/or the judges may subdivide classes and/or move/reclassify entries. Judging: 21. Entries will be judged according to horticultural achievement and conformance to schedule. 22. Please refer to the Florescence Calendar for entry and removal times. 27 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Inquiries: - By fax or email at any time. By telephone weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm (Central Time). Alice Thomas 713-524-2744 (h) 713-524-1045 (f) Act524@aol.com Kay Rice 713-523-4367 (h) 713-523-6438 (f) kayrice@hal-pc.org 28 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Division II: Horticulture Classes Earth “No occupation is as delightful to me as the culture of the earth, no culture comparable to that of the garden ... But though an old man, I am but a young gardener.” (Thomas Jefferson, Garden Book, 1811) Cut Specimens (Classes 1-34) Classes 1-2. Perennials 1. Single stem 2. Three stems, same species or cultivar Classes 3-11. Roses One stem or spray with attached leaves. Stem in proportion to bloom size. 3. Old Garden 4. Floribunda 5. Grandiflora 6. Hybrid Tea 7. Miniature (must include at least one set of three or more leaflets) 8. Shrub 9. Climber 10. Other 11. Rose (to be floated in a bowl provided by the Horticulture Committee, no stems or foliage required) Classes 12-16. Bulbs, Corms, Rhizomes, and Tubers Single foliage permitted if attached to stem. 12. Iris 13. Amaryllis 14. Lilium 15. Narcissus 16. Other 29 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Classes 17-18. Other Cut Flowers 17. Single stem 18. Three stems, same species or cultivar Classes 19-22. Trees Single branch. 19. Flowering 20. Foliage 21. Berried/Fruiting 22. Conifer Classes 23-25. Shrubs Single branch. 23. Flowering 24. Foliage 25. Berried/Fruiting Classes 26-28. Climbers and Vines Single stem. 26. Flowering 27. Foliage 28. Berried/Fruiting Classes 29-31. Foliage 29. Woody, single stem 30. Herbaceous, single stem 31. Three stems, same species or cultivar Classes 32-33. Cut Collection Cut material from the exhibitor’s garden arranged in a clear glass container provided by the exhibitor. Minimum of three species required. (Container may not be taller than 14".) Key card is required. 32. Flowering 33. Foliage Scale of points: Cultural perfection Variety Distinction Suitable labeling 50 35 10 5 100 30 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Class 34. Location: Challenge 34. Artichoke (provided by Horticulture Committee in October 2008; fee required at that time for plant material) to be grown in garden and brought as cut specimen. Beck Building, Second Floor Galleries Container-Grown Plants (Classes 35 - 67) Classes 35-38. Trained Plants (Topiary) Ownership requirement nine months (Monday, July 21, 2008). 35. Trained in the Oriental Manner (pot requirement waived; no stands allowed). 36. Standard topiary: a single straight stem with the crown of growth usually at the top. Topiary should stand straight without support. 37. Trimmed topiary: a specimen that is pruned into a stylized shape (no wire frame). 38. Trained topiary: one or more plants in a container trained on a two to three dimensional wire frame. May be a stuffed form. Classes 39-40. Cacti Ownership requirement six months (Tuesday, October 21, 2008). 39. One plant per container 40. More than one of the same species or cultivar per container Classes 41-46. Succulents other than Cacti Ownership requirement six months (Tuesday, October 21, 2008). 41. Agavaceae 42. Crassulaceae 43. Euphorbiaceae 44. Liliaceae 45. Other 46. More than one of the same species or cultivar per container 31 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Classes 47-51. Plants Grown Primarily for Flowers One (or more) plants of the same species or cultivar. Must be in bloom. 47. Begonias 48. Orchids (Ownership requirement of nine months: Monday, July 21, 2008) 49. Bulbs, Corms, Rhizomes, and Tubers 50. Roses 51. Other Classes 52-55. Plants Grown Primarily for Foliage One (or more) plants of the same species or cultivar. 52. Ferns 53. Variegated 54. Non-variegated 55. Other Classes 56-57. Miniatures A mature example of a plant which is naturally diminutive. 56. Grown primarily for flowers 57. Grown primarily for foliage Classes 58-59. Collections Three to nine plants grown in individual containers. Key card is required. 58. Three different genera of the same family 59. Three different species of the same genus Scale of points: Cultural perfection Variety Staging and arrangement Suitable labeling Classes 60-62. 55 30 10 5 100 Propagation In separate containers, display host plant and its offspring. State date and method of propagation. 60. Single plant from a cutting 61. Single plant from a seed 62. Other 32 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Class 63. Pairs Plants in two containers grown as a matching pair. One or more plants of the same species or cultivar per container. Class 64. Natural Containers One or more plants grown in a natural container such as rock, stone, or driftwood. Container may not exceed 24" in any dimension. Class 65. Par Class An exhibit of outstanding horticultural merit which does not qualify for entry elsewhere in the division. No cut specimens or hanging baskets. Par class, judged against perfection. Location: Beck Building, Second Floor Galleries 33 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Division III: Horticulture Design Rules 1. Please read the General Rules. Entries: 2. Registration is required between Wednesday, October 1, 2008 and Wednesday, January 21, 2009 by using the form in the Schedule (the form is also available online at www.flohouston.org). Please send the registration form to Susan Lummis (2175 Troon, Houston TX 77019-1511). 3. Registration is limited to members of The Garden Club of Houston and River Oaks Garden Club. 4. Required fee of $40 must be mailed with registration form when registering for each class. 5. Exhibitors are permitted only one exhibit in each class and may enter more than one class. An exhibitor may have one partner. 6. If forced to withdraw, an exhibitor must find a substitute unless there is a waiting list for the class. The Division Chairmen must be notified immediately of any changes. 7. Please refer to the Florescence Calendar for entry and removal times. Material: 8. Containers will be provided for each class by the Horticulture Design Committee. 9. Accessories are permitted only in Class 1 and Class 3. Requirements: 10. Classes are viewed from one side (the front). 11. Key cards and plant lists are required for all classes. Key card information must be printed in pencil or black waterproof ink or typed on a 4" x 6" unlined white card. 12. There is no date of ownership requirement for plant material. 13. Horticulture Design entries must go through Division II Plant Inspection. Upon passing Plant Inspection, Horticulture Design entries may be taken to their gallery where they will be passed in place. 34 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Inquiries: By fax or email at any time. By telephone weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm (central time). Susan Lummis 713-524-4105 (h) No fax suetlum@aol.com Meador Wigington 713-647-7647 (h) 713-647-7847 (f) meadorww@mac.com 35 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Division III: Horticulture Design Classes Water “For me, water is the single most important element in any garden: the combination of sound and movement as well as constantly changing visual interest brings a garden to life…”(John Saladino, Style by Saladino) Class 1. Miniature Garden Up to 6 Entries A miniature garden with a water feature planted in a container provided by the Horticulture Design Committee. Garden must contain minimum of four different species. Accessories permitted. Scale and proportion of plants and accessories should be a consideration. Class 2. Waterless Garden Up to 6 Entries Create a succulent wreath in a container provided by the Horticulture Design Committee. Garden must contain minimum of five different species. Class 3. Water Garden Up to 6 Entries Imagine a garden where water is always available: perhaps a low meadow where a spring bubbles to the surface; a swale in a Gulf Coast garden that captures the rain and dew; or a niche next to a brook or bayou. Natural accessories (e.g., pebbles, shells, wood) permitted. Container provided by the Horticulture Design Committee. Location: Beck 223 Scale of Points Cultural Perfection Design Labeling 50 40 10 100 36 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Division IV: Photography Rules 1. Please read the General Rules. Entries: 2. An exhibitor may enter only one photograph in this division. 3. If forced to withdraw, an exhibitor must find a substitute unless there is a waiting list for the class. The Division Chairmen must be notified immediately of any changes. 4. If a photograph has won first place in a GCA Flower Show or GCA Major Flower Show, it may not be entered in competition again. A previously entered photograph, which did not place first, may be entered again if the image is altered and newly printed. 5. Each photograph must be the work of the exhibitor under whose name it is entered. 6. If plant material in the image is identifiable, the common and botanical name(s) of the plants must be printed in pencil or black waterproof ink or typed on the entry card and on the back of the photograph. 7. Each entry must be labeled with an entry form on the back of the photograph mounting (entry forms are available at the back of this schedule). The top of the photograph should be indicated on the entry form. In addition, one loose entry form must also accompany the entry. Photograph Requirements: 8. Photography entries are limited to subjects consistent with GCA interests such as horticulture, flower arrangement, gardens/landscapes, conservation/the environment, historic preservation and civic improvement. 9. All photographs must include plant material. 10. Any manipulation of the photograph by the exhibitor at the time of exposure, in the darkroom, by computer, or in the printing process is allowed in all classes and must be the work of the exhibitor ONLY. This includes cropping of the image, enhancement for color or clarity, removal of a part of the image, combining images, or distorting the original subject. 37 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Finishing Requirements: 11. Printing, mounting, and matting may be done professionally. 12. Photographs must be mounted on mat board or cardboard and/or over-matted with a total perimeter dimension no larger than 64". The finished dimensions cannot be larger than 16" x 16". The color of the mat board must be white. The surface finish of the photograph is the choice of the exhibitor. 13. Glass and framing are not permitted. 14. The photographs will be displayed on walls painted in Benjamin Moore XXX/clad in xxx stone; and lighting is overhead museum lighting. Registration Requirements and Deadlines: 15. Registration is required between Wednesday, October 1, 2008 and Wednesday, January 21, 2009 by using the form in the schedule (the form is also available online at www.flohouston.org). Completed registration forms must be mailed or faxed to Carol Junell (410 Thamer Lane, Houston, TX 77024-6919). 16. Photographs must be received no later than Friday, March 20, 2009. Please send photographs and entry forms (located at the back of schedule) to Margaret Rotan (11 Farther Point, Houston, TX 77024-5607). 17. If an exhibitor would like her photograph returned, she must provide a selfaddressed return label, envelope, packing material, and postage when she submits her photograph. Entry Process: 18. The Photography Committee will review all entries to verify class specifications have been met. If a photograph is not passed, the exhibitor will be notified and permitted to send a replacement photograph. 19. The Photography Committee may reclassify an entry but only with the permission of the exhibitor. The Photography Committee and the judges may subdivide a class but the judges may not reclassify an entry. 20. Please refer to the Florescence Calendar for entry and removal times. 38 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Inquiries: - By fax or email at any time. By telephone weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm (Central Time). Margaret Rotan 713-629-1694 (h) 713-202-3856 (cell) mwrotan@comcast.net Carol Junell 713-467-0241 (h) 713-467-9724 (f) carol@junell.cc 39 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Division IV: Photography Classes Energy “And what is a man without energy? Nothing - nothing at all.” (Mark Twain) Class 1. Sunlight 8 Entries Monochrome composition featuring light and its qualities (e.g., reflection, refraction, the ability to create shadows or patterns, etc.) in the landscape. Class 2. Water 8 Entries Color composition featuring the ability water has to transform the landscape. Class 3. Wind 8 Entries Color composition featuring the effect of wind on vegetation. Class 4. Regeneration 8 Entries Color composition (featuring macro shots or manipulated close-ups) emphasizing new plant growth. Location: Beck 110 Scale of Points Creativity Composition Technical Merit Distinction Interpretation of Theme 30 25 20 15 10 100 40 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Division V: Botanical Jewelry and Embellishment Rules 1. Please read the General Rules. Entries: 2. An exhibitor may enter only one exhibit in each class and may enter more than one class. 3. An exhibitor may have one partner per entry. Each exhibit must be the work of the exhibitor(s) under whose name(s) it has been registered. 4. If a jewelry/embellishment entry has won first place in a GCA Flower Show or GCA Major Flower Show, it may not be entered in competition again. An exhibit which has been previously entered and did not place first may be entered again if the piece is altered. 5. If forced to withdraw, an exhibitor must find a substitute unless there is a waiting list for the class. The Division Chairmen must be notified immediately of any changes. 6. Each entry must be accompanied by a sample key card that indicates plant material used in the design. This sample card must be a 4" x 6" unlined white card displaying an untreated sample of the plant material used and the common names of the plant material used. The required information must be printed in pencil or black waterproof ink or typed. 7. Staging will be in museum cases and will be viewed from all sides and from above. Material and Manipulation: 8. Only dried plant material may be used. This includes flowers, foliage, seeds, pods, nuts (in or out of shells), vegetables, twigs, vines, reeds, etc. Only plant material, mechanics, and their surface treatments (e.g., paints, nail polishes, varnishes, and waxes, etc.) are permitted. Glitter (shake-on or incorporated into paints) is not permitted. 9. Artificial plant material is not permitted. 10. Wood or other plant material may not be carved into figural forms; such forms must be assembled. Any material may be cut, incised, or shaped to enhance artistic effect. 41 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 11. Non-plant material (e.g., cardboard, metal, twine, string, cording) may be used only for construction and must not show. 12. The size of the entry may not exceed the size of the mounting board. Registration Requirements and Deadlines: 13. Registration is required between Wednesday, October 1, 2008 and Wednesday, January 21, 2009 by using the form in the schedule (the form is also available online at www.flohouston.org). Jewelry classes have a registration fee of $15 to cover the cost of mounting materials. Embellishment classes have a registration fee of $20 to cover the cost of the basic item. Checks for these fees must accompany the registration form. Please mail completed registration forms to Paige Andrews (9000 Southwest Freeway #430, Houston, TX 77074). 14. Division Chairmen will send display mounts to each jewelry exhibitor. Each exhibitor should firmly attach her entry to the mount. 15. Division Chairmen will send the item to be embellished to the exhibitor. If registering for Class 3, the exhibitor will also receive a display mount. Each exhibitor should firmly attach her entry to the mount. Entry Process: 16. Exhibitors may ship entry/entries and required sample key card to Anne Moriniere (5306 Green Tree, Houston, TX 77056-1311) for hand delivery to the MFAH. Entries must be received no later than Wednesday, April 15, 2009. The entry/entries will be installed (and considered for passing) as they are unpacked. Please indicate in writing and include with the exhibit any special instructions for display. In addition, if an exhibitor will not be at the Show on Monday, April 20, 2009, she may indicate in writing another individual whom she authorizes to make repairs to her exhibit and must provide contact information for that individual. 17. Exhibitors may hand-deliver their entry/entries to Beck 214 on Monday, April 20, 2009 between 8 and 10 am. Please indicate in writing and include with the exhibit any special instructions for display. 18. The Botanical Jewelry and Embellishment Committee will be responsible for installation of the exhibits. 19. The Botanical Jewelry and Embellishment Committee will review all entries to verify class specifications have been met. 42 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 20. If an entry is not passed, the exhibitor (or her proxy) will be notified and given the opportunity to bring the entry into conformance and must be passed between 10:00 am and noon, Monday, April 20, 2009 or between 7:30 and 8:30 am, Tuesday, April 21, 2009. 21. Any entry not in conformance will be displayed and marked “For Exhibition Only”. 22. Please refer to the Florescence Calendar for entry and removal times. 23. For an additional charge, an out-of-town exhibitor’s entry material may be returned by a shipping service. Inquiries: - By fax or email at any time. By telephone weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm (Central Time). Paige Andrews 281-804-5284 (cell) 713-773-0192 (f) paige@bypaige.com Anne Moriniere 713-840-8125 (h) 713-398-4043 (cell) admoriniere@yahoo.com 43 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Division V: Botanical Jewelry and Embellishment Classes Minerals “God sleeps in the minerals, awakens in plants, walks in animals, and thinks in man.” (Arthur Young) Class 1. Stalactite Up to 6 Entries Create a necklace of wonders from caves and caverns featuring precious metals and gems. Necklace may be no larger than size of mounting board sent to exhibitor after registration. The mounting board provides a black background for the necklace. Class 2. Precious Metals Up to 6 Entries Create a pin composed of a combination of precious metals and/or gems. Pin may be no larger than size of mounting board sent to exhibitor after registration. The mounting board provides a black background for the pin. Class 3. I Spy Up to 6 Entries Create a fanciful frame and handle for a magnifying glass to examine more closely the treasures of the earth. Magnifying glass provided by the Botanical Jewelry and Embellishment Committee. Displayed on black background. Class 4. Unearthed Buried Treasures Up to 6 Entries Novice Class. Create a vessel for an ancient people to transport their personal treasures. Use only “minerals” as ornamentation for the vessel. Box provided by the Botanical Jewelry and Embellishment Committee. Displayed on black background. Location: Beck 214 Perimeter 44 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Scale of points Design Craftsmanship Creativity Interpretation Distinction 30 25 20 15 10 100 45 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Division VI: Needle Arts Rules 1. Please read the General Rules. Entries: 2. An exhibitor may enter only one exhibit in each class and may enter more than one class with permission from the Division Chairmen. 3. Each exhibit must be the work of the exhibitor under whose name it has been entered. Consultants may be used for the design of the stitches (in Classes 1 and 2). 4. If forced to withdraw, an exhibitor must find a substitute unless there is a waiting list for the class. The Division Chairmen must be notified immediately of any changes. Registration Requirements and Deadlines: 5. Registration is required between Sunday, September 21 and Tuesday, October 21, 2008 by using the form in the schedule (the form is also available online at www.flohouston.org). Completed registration forms and entry fees must be mailed to Chris Caudill (126 Glynn Way Drive, Houston, TX 77056). 6. Class 1 entry fee is $100 and must be included with the registration form. Entry fee includes canvas and finishing, but does not include threads which must be selected and purchased by exhibitor. 7. Class 2 entry fee is $150 and must be included with the registration form. Entry fee includes all materials: canvas, threads, beads, and finishing. 8. The Class 1 canvases will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis by the Division Chairmen. To view the available canvases, please go to www.flohouston.org. Materials: 9. In Class 1, exhibitors may use only only natural fibers (e.g., cotton, silk, linen, soy, bamboo, and wool). Glass beads are allowed. 10. In Class 2, all materials will be provided by the Needle Arts Committee. 46 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Entry Process: 11. Entries for Class 1 must be accompanied by a key card containing samples of the materials used. Please label the materials (e.g., “Cotton – DMC floss #321” or “Linen – Rainbow Gallery RL 42”). Key card information must be printed in pencil or black waterproof ink or typed on a 4" x 6" unlined white card. Key card must accompany completed canvas. 12. Entries for Class 2 must be accompanied by a key card containing samples of the materials used. Key card information must be printed in pencil or black waterproof ink or typed on a 4" x 6" unlined white card. Key card must accompany completed canvas. 13. All canvases will be finished in the same style by the Needle Arts Committee. Completed canvases (along with any required statements of intent or key cards) must be received no later than Monday, February 2, 2009. Please send or deliver to Marianne Crain (2034 Sul Ross, Houston, TX 77098-2514). 14. Please refer to the Florescence Calendar for entry and removal times. 15. For an additional charge, an exhibitor’s entry may be returned by a shipping service. Inquiries: - By fax or email at any time. By telephone weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm (Central Time). Marianne Crain 713-521-9735 (h) 713-264-8695 (f) mnc@ndlpt.com Chris Caudill 713-523-0539 (h) 713-963-8989 (f) Clc3245@aol.com 47 Florescence schedule as of 10/1/2008 Division VI: Needle Arts Classes Wood “With gentle hand Touch – for there is a spirit in the woods.” (Wordsworth) Class 1. Painted Needlepoint Canvases Up to 8 Entries Painted canvas, design-size 5" x 5", stitched in natural fibers. Glass beading allowed. Yarn colors, fibers, and stitches chosen by exhibitor. The Needle Arts Committee will provide canvas and finishing. Par class, judged against perfection. These designs are created and owned by Julie Mar Designs. Reprinted with permission. Canvas 1. Mountain Sampler Spring Canvas 2. Floral View 48 Florescence Schedule as of 10/1/2008 Canvas 3. Golden Summer Canvas 4. Blue Horizon Canvas 5. Blossoms 49 Florescence Schedule as of 10/1/2008 Canvas 6. Mid-summer Mountain Canvas 7. Snow Mountain Canvas 8. Mountain Sampler Winter 50 Florescence Schedule as of 10/1/2008 Class 2. Challenge Class: Tiffany Window Up to 6 Entries Interpretation based on Tiffany Window. A 3.5" x 6" design on a 7" x 10" canvas. Blank canvas, materials, and finishing will be provided by the Needle Arts Committee. Materials are limited to those supplied by the Needle Arts Committee; however, not all materials must be used. The Tiffany Window of the MFAH may be viewed online at http://www.mfah.org/twa/artcard.asp?aid=58. Par class, judged against perfection. Location: Tiffany Window end of Beck 109 Scale of points Overall stitching design Color Technique Suitability of materials 51 25 25 25 25 100 Florescence Schedule as of 10/1/2008 Division VII: Conservation Air “Birds …if you watch them closely you can see them following invisible pathways in the air…” (Patrick Lane) There are four major routes or “flyways” birds use to migrate between North and Central America. Two of these critical flyways, the Central and the Mississippi, overlap over Texas. As a result, many of the North American birds that breed in the US and Canada but leave for the winter for warmer climates, such as Central and South America, pass through Texas. For these birds as well as for Texas birds, habitat in Texas is crucial. As more of the state develops, natural habitat is lost. Citizens and companies can step in, by creating Texas wildscapes and backyard habitats with help from The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center (The Arboretum). The Arboretum’s mission is to provide education about the natural environment to people of all ages (nearly 200,000 annually) and to protect and enhance the Arboretum as a haven and as a sanctuary for native plants and animals. The Arboretum is a 155-acre non-profit urban nature center located on the western edge of Memorial Park. It is administered by a board of directors and staff and maintains its grounds via a management agreement with the City of Houston. At Florescence Elements, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, The Garden Club of Houston, and River Oaks Garden Club join hands with The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center to help teach how simple it is to create natural habitats for birds. Location: Millennium Hall, Beck Lower Level 52 Florescence Schedule as of 10/1/2008 Division VIII: Art by Invitation Void “Done well, a garden is a poem, and the old lesson of gardening is the same in poetry: what is not there is just as important as what is.”(Patrick Lane) Class 1. Asia Society Designs created by members of The Asia Society, Houston, in the Oriental Manner. Location: Beck Foyer Class 2. The Houston Federation of Garden Clubs Arrangements to complement works of art from the medieval collection of the MFAH, created by members of The Houston Federation of Garden Clubs. Location: Beck 215 Inquiries: - By fax or email at any time. By telephone weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm (Central Time). Members of The Asia Society, please contact GCH member Madeleine Hussey. Members of The Houston Federation of Garden Clubs, please contact ROGC member Marjorie Cain. Madeleine Hussey 713-621-1218 (h) 713-623-4650 (f) mdchussey@gmail.com Marjorie Cain 713-621-2210 (h) 713-572-9729 (f) marjoriecain@sbcglobal.net 53 Florescence Schedule as of 10/1/2008 GCA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW AWARDS GCA Flower Major Show Awards described below have been applied for and will be presented if merited. The Fenwick Medal may be awarded to members of GCA clubs only in competitive flower arrangement classes at a GCA Major Flower Show. It is offered in recognition of creative work of outstanding beauty using predominantly fresh plant material, fruits, or vegetables. The arrangement must be made at the show and must be the work of only the person(s) under whose name(s) it is exhibited. The awarding of the Fenwick Medal lies in the clear interpretation by the judges of the intent of the medal. A standard of creativity and quality in a highly competitive show rather than Best in Show is required. The arrangement must have placed first, second, or third. The Margaret Clover Symonds Medal may be awarded to members of GCA clubs only in a competitive flower arrangement class at a GCA Major Flower Show. The arrangement must be created at the show and either individual or joint entries are eligible. The arrangement must be an innovative, modern design, creatively combining man-made material(s) with fresh and/or dried plant material (as the schedule permits). The entry must have placed first, second, or third. The Carol Coffey Swift Medal of Excellence may be awarded to members of GCA clubs only. It is offered in recognition of an arrangement of great distinction in a competitive class in a GCA Major Flower Show. The arrangement must be created at the show and either an individual or joint entries are eligible. The entry must have placed first, second, or third. The Sandra Baylor Novice Flower Arrangement Award may be given at a GCA and a GCA Major Flower Show to an exhibitor who is a member of a GCA club and who has never won first place in the flower arrangement division of a GCA or a GCA Major Flower Show. It shall be awarded to an individual novice exhibitor for a unique and skillful response to the schedule. Novice entries placing first, second, or third in any competitive class, including challenge classes, are eligible for this award. The Garden Club of America Novice Award may be presented in the Horticulture, Photography and Special Divisions for an outstanding exhibit at a GCA and a GCA Major Flower Show. Only an individual novice exhibitor who is a member of a GCA Club and has placed first in the division entered is eligible to receive this award. The Elizabeth Platt Corning Medal may be awarded to members of GCA clubs only in a competitive horticulture class in a GCA Major Flower Show. The medal is to be awarded to an entry notable for its cultural difficulty as well as for being presented with distinction and originality. It must have achieved an exceptional standard of horticultural excellence. Extra 54 Florescence Schedule as of 10/1/2008 consideration will be given to an entry propagated by the exhibitor; full propagation details must be listed on a card accompanying the entry. The entry must have been grown by the exhibitor for at least six months. The medal may be awarded for a single plant, collection of plants, container garden, or cut specimens. Individual, joint, or club entries are eligible. The entry must have placed first, second, or third. The medal may not be awarded more than once to the same exhibit. The Louise Agee Wrinkle Horticulture Propagation Award may be awarded at a GCA Major Flower Show to a Garden Club of America member for her skill in plant propagation. The exhibit must have been propagated and grown by the exhibitor for at least six months and should be distinguished by its prime condition, cultural perfection, attractive presentation, and flawless grooming. It is for rooted plants propagated from seed, cuttings, or other traditional methods. It can be a single specimen, a source plant and its offspring, or a collection. The Ann Lyon Crammond Award may be presented to an outstanding educational exhibit which best educates the public about gardens at a GCA Major or GCA Flower Show. Any educational exhibit, which increases the appreciation of any aspect of plants, gardens, or landscape design, may be considered for this award. The award may be given to a Garden Club of America member, member clubs, non-members, or other organizations. The Certificate of Excellence in Horticulture is awarded at a GCA Major Flower Show to Garden Club of America clubs or club members, nonmembers, or other organizations. The Certificate of Excellence in Horticulture is awarded for an exhibit of great distinction in a competitive class. The entry must have placed first, second, or third. The Certificate of Excellence in Photography is awarded for an exhibit of great distinction in a competitive class. The entry must have placed first, second or third. The Certificate of Excellence in Conservation is awarded at a GCA Major Flower Show to Garden Club of America clubs or club members, nonmembers, or other organizations for an exhibit of exceptional merit which educates the public on conservation issues and promotes respect for natural resources and responsibility for environmental stewardship. A Best in Show, to be selected from among the blue ribbon winners, may be awarded in each division. Judges’ Commendation may be given to an entry, class, section, special exhibit or other aspect of the show that is of exceptional merit. 55 Florescence Schedule as of 10/1/2008 Florescence Awards Awards may be given, if merited, for entries that have placed first, second, or third. Flower Arrangement Curator’s Award Best in Class (2nd Year Provisional) Best in Class (1st Year Provisional) Horticulture Curator’s Award Best Cut Specimen Best Plant(s) Grown for Foliage Best Plant(s) Grown for Flowers Horticulture Design Curator’s Award Jewelry and Embellishment Curator’s Award Most Creative Exhibit Photography Curator’s Award Needle Arts Curator’s Award 56 Florescence Schedule as of 10/1/2008 MAP & DIRECTIONS TO THE FLOWER SHOW Suggested Include a map, written directions, with instructions for parking and unloading areas. 57 Florescence Schedule as of 10/1/2008 Florescence Elements Division 1: Flower Arrangement Registration Form Registration begins on October 1, 2008 Registration Deadline is January 21, 2009 Please complete one Registration Form per entry. Additional forms may be downloaded at www.flohouston.org. Please print using block letters. Name: ____________________________________Garden Club/Zone:___________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________________________ Tel:_____________________Fax:__________________Email:________________________________ Co-Exhibitor:______________________________ Garden Club/Zone:___________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________ Tel:____________________ Fax:_________________ E-mail:_________________________________ Class Number Class Title 1st Choice:____________________________________________________________________________ 2ndChoice:____________________________________________________________________________ 3rd Choice: ___________________________________________________________________________ Novice? Yes No A novice is an exhibitor who has not won first place in the division entered, at a GCA Major Flower Show. If out-of-town exhibitor, please indicate whether you will be refreshing your exhibit: Yes No Would you like information regarding returning your materials via shipping service? Yes No Registration form deadline January 21, 2009. If you are signing up for Class 4, please include $75 registration fee payable to Florescence. Acknowledgement of registration by phone, fax or email. Mail or Fax to: Claudia Lummis 5540 Sturbridge Houston, TX 77056-1623 713-840-8870 (fax) 58 Florescence Schedule as of 10/1/2008 Florescence Elements Division III: Horticulture Design Registration Form Registration begins on October 1, 2008 Registration Deadline is January 21, 2009 Please complete one Registration Form per entry. Additional forms may be downloaded at www.flohouston.org. Please print using block letters. Name: ____________________________________Garden Club/Zone:__________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________ Tel:_____________________Fax:__________________Email:_________________________________ Co-Exhibitor: ______________________________ Garden Club/Zone:__________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________ Tel:____________________ Fax:_________________ E-mail:_________________________________ Class Number Class Title 1st Choice:____________________________________________________________________________ 2ndChoice: ____________________________________________________________________________ 3rd Choice: ___________________________________________________________________________ Novice? Yes No A novice is an exhibitor who has not won first place in the division entered, at a GCA Major Flower Show. Registration form deadline January 21, 2009. Please include registration fee of $40 per entry payable to Florescence. If submitting more than one entry, please write one check for each entry (so we may return your check if your desired Class has already filled). Acknowledgement of registration by phone, fax or email. Mail form and check to: Susan Lummis 2175 Troon Road Houston, TX 77019-1511 59 Florescence Schedule as of 10/1/2008 Florescence Elements Division IV: Photography Registration Form Registration begins on October 1, 2008 Registration Deadline is January 21, 2009 You may only submit one entry in Division IV. To register, please complete this form or it may be downloaded at www.flohouston.org. Please print using block letters. Name: ____________________________________Garden Club/Zone:___________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________ Tel:_____________________Fax:__________________Email:_________________________________ Class Number Class Title 1st Choice:____________________________________________________________________________ 2ndChoice:____________________________________________________________________________ 3rd Choice: ___________________________________________________________________________ Novice? Yes No A novice is an exhibitor who has not won first place in the division entered, at a GCA Major Flower Show. Registration form deadline January 21, 2009. Acknowledgement of registration by phone, fax or email. Mail or Fax to: Carol Junell 410 Thamer Lane Houston, TX 77024-6919 713-467-9724 (fax) 60 Florescence Schedule as of 10/1/2008 Florescence Elements Division V: Botanical Jewelry and Embellishment Registration Form Registration begins on October 1, 2008 Registration Deadline is January 21, 2009 Please complete one Registration Form per entry. Additional forms may be downloaded at www.flohouston.org. Please print using block letters. Name: ____________________________________Garden Club/Zone:___________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________ Tel:_____________________Fax:__________________Email:_________________________________ Co-Exhibitor:______________________________Garden Club/Zone:____________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________ Tel:____________________ Fax:_________________ E-mail:_________________________________ Class Number Class Title 1st Choice:____________________________________________________________________________ 2ndChoice:____________________________________________________________________________ 3rd Choice:____________________________________________________________________________ Novice? Yes No A novice is an exhibitor who has not won first place in the division entered, at a GCA Major Flower Show. Would you like information regarding returning your materials via shipping service? Yes No Registration form deadline January 21, 2009. Please include registration fee of $15 per entry (Classes 1 and 2) or $20 per entry (Classes 3 and 4) payable to Florescence. If submitting more than one entry, please write one check for each entry (so we may return your check if your desired Class has already filled). Acknowledgement of registration by phone, fax or email. Mail form and check to: Paige Andrews 9000 Southwest Freeway #430 Houston, TX 77074 61 Florescence Schedule as of 10/1/2008 Florescence Elements Division VI: Needle Arts Registration Form Registration begins on September 21, 2008 Registration Deadline is October 21, 2008 Please complete one Registration Form per entry. Additional forms may be downloaded at www.flohouston.org. Please print using block letters. Name: ____________________________________Garden Club/Zone:___________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________ Tel:_____________________Fax:__________________Email:_________________________________ Please circle class choice (1 and/or 2). If Class 1, please indicate canvas preferences. Class 1 1st Choice:____________________________________________________________________________ 2ndChoice:____________________________________________________________________________ 3rd Choice:___________________________________________________________________________ Class 2 Novice? Yes No A novice is an exhibitor who has not won first place in the division entered, at a GCA Major Flower Show. Would you like information regarding returning your materials via shipping service? Yes No Registration form deadline October 21, 2008. Please include registration fee of $100 per entry (Class 1) or $150 per entry (Class 2 ) payable to Florescence. If submitting more than one entry, please write one check for each entry (so we may return your check if your desired Class has already filled). Acknowledgement of registration by phone, fax or email. Mail form and check to: Chris Caudill 126 Glynn Way Drive Houston, TX 77056 62 Florescence Schedule as of 10/1/2008 Florescence Elements TOP Division IV: Photography TOP Entry Form Entry Delivery Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2009 Please Note: Two (2) Copies of This Form Must Accompany Entry. Affix one form to the back of the photograph mounting. Leave one form loose. (Photocopies of the completed form are allowed.) Send photograph and forms to: Margaret Rotan 11 Farther Point Houston, TX 77024-5607 Class Entered: ________________________________________________________________ Name: ________________________________ Garden Club/Zone:_______________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Tel: __________________ Fax: ___________________ Email: _________________________ Return postage and packaging have been provided? Yes No Identifiable Plant Material: Botanical Name Common Name Novice? Yes No A novice is an exhibitor who has not won first place in the division entered, at a GCA Major Flower Show. 63
