• Held in conjunction with:
  Smoky Mountain Spring Fling, April 29-30th 2006 in Waynesville, NC
  The Challenge Class is on Saturday, April 29th, 2006, RING 5
• Hosted by Heather Malone-Bogle, showholder, SMSF 2005
• Two divisions available, Coldpainted and Custom Glazed
• Evaluated byKristina Lucas Francis
• Sponsored by the Realistic Equine Sculpture Society
• All proceeds benefit RESS

• What it is:
  RESS-sponsored “Challenge Classes” provide feedback on (finish work, sculpture or both) on three-dimensional realistic equine sculptures. Pieces are individually evaluated by an experienced artist or horseman, then the evaluations and constructive comments are given back to the artist. Pieces are also scored and prizes awarded.

  This is not a NAN qualifying event however. Pieces entered in the “RESS Challenge Class for Finish” will not be able to show in any other classes, and will be required to stay in the Challenge area the whole day (until approximately 5:00pm on Saturday April 29th, 2004 ).
• Why we do it:
  The Mission Statement of RESS is, "To encourage excellence in realistic equine sculpture and associated artistry, promote an interactive education oriented professional community and broaden artistic opportunities through exhibitions, events, education, demonstration and critique."

  We consider Challenge classes to be educational events offering artists tangible feedback. Though called a “Challenge”, it is not a challenge between artists in the conventional model horse show sense. Rather, it is a challenge to learn more and share information.

  Eligibility:
  • This event is open to both members of RESS and non-members.
  • 3 piece(s) per entrant may be entered
  Entry Fees:
  • Pre-entry, postmarked by April 15th, 2006:
  • 6.00/piece
  • Post Entry, postmarked by April 16th, 2006:
  • 8.00/piece

  Event Schedule:
  • Pre-entry deadline April 10th, 2006, required for artists using an agent/proxy.
  • Pieces are to be delivered by the artist or agent between 8:00 PM and 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 29th, 2006 to the delivery area designated at the Waynesville County Fairgrounds Building B, Ring 5. NO entries will be accepted after 10:00 AM. Artists who miss this deadline will be disqualified. Artists are responsible for storing their own packing materials.
  • The “RESS Challenge Class for Finish at SMSF” Event Committee will direct the exhibit set-up which shall be completed by 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 29th, 2006. Works not fully set-up at this time shall be disqualified without refund, no exceptions.
  • Pieces will be judged by Lesli Kathman between 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM and awards will be presented at 4:30 pm.
  • Pieces must be picked up between 5:00 – 6:00PM. The “RESS Challenge Class” Event Committee is not responsible for pieces left after 6:00 PM.
  • You will receive score sheets for your entries when you pick up your piece(s) at the conclusion of the event. Score sheets will not be available until that time. Score Sheets that are not picked up shall be mailed to the entrant if a SASE of appropriate postage is provided during registration.

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