floral design showcase designer application packet Presented by Sponsored by Portland Flower Market
floral design showcase Presented by Sponsored by Portland Flower Market Designer Entry Form Full Name Business or Studio Name Address City State Zip Code Phone Number Cell Number Email Address Website Please note how you should be recognized in event materials Note: Additional or separate pages may be used for any questions. Please attach any sketch(es) or photo(s) to your application. Tell us about yourself Where do you work? What training have you received? Your floral experience? Have you won any design contests, awards or accreditations?
Name or working title of your design What is the style of your design? What is the inspiration for your design? List of flowers and foliage planned for your design Why should your design be considered for exhibition? Final overall dimensions of your design (length x width x height) Please select first and second preferred design tables on next page
The following is a list of furniture that will be used for the floral displays. Exact measurements of the furniture are listed below. The designs may be of any design style or form. Each design will potentially be viewed on all sides. Designs do not have to fill the entire furniture dimensions. However, the designs must meet the scale of the assigned exhibit space to be considered for entry. Please select your first and second choice of display type and note them on your application: Pedestal (6) Table: 13.5 L x 13.5 W x 47.5 H Half-Moon Table (2) Table: 17.5 L x 35.5 W x 31 H Small Square Table A (2) Table: 20 L x 17.5 W x 24 H Large Altar Table (1) Table: 81 L x 17.5 W x 43.5 H Small Square Table B (2) Table: 21.5 L x 21.5 W x 19.5 H DVD Armoire (1) Table: 39 L x 20 W x 70 H Large Square Table (1) Table: 38 L x 38 W x 33 H Stereo Cabinet (1) Table: 36 L x 22 W x 36.5 H Medium Square Table (1) Table: 30.5 L x 30.5 W x 30 H Day Bed (1) Table: 31.5 L x 19.5 W x 12.5 H Long Narrow Table (8) Table: 50 L x 16 W x 32 H We will do our best to accommodate designer display preferences, however space is limited. Final placement will be determined by the jury at the time of selection. All entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2014. Entries must be Floral Design Institute Creative Center submitted to: Attn: Leanne Kesler Phone 503.223.8089 1138 NW 17th Avenue Fax 503.274.0184 Portland, Oregon 97209 Leanne@FloralDesignInstitute.com
Legal notices Floral Design Institute, Inc. and Lan Su Chinese Garden employees, staff, and volunteers will not be responsible for any loss or damage to any juried design. Designers are discouraged from including rare, valuable, fragile and irreplaceable materials in their designs. Lan Su Chinese Garden reserves the right to photograph all designs and to use the photographs, as well as, entry form sketches, descriptions and entry materials for promotional, commercial, and other purposes without royalties, but with appropriate credits given to the designers when used. General Release and Acceptance of Exhibition Terms, Rules and Requirements I, the undersigned, hereby voluntarily release from liability and agree to hold harmless Floral Design Institute, Inc. and Lan Su Chinese Garden and it s owners, their agents, employees, representatives, successors and assigns, from and against any and all claims and liabilities of any type whatsoever, including attorney fees, which in any way may arise out of, or are related to, either my participation in this exhibition or my use of the Institute s facilities, tools, equipment and supplies. I fully understand this to be a voluntary exercise, and I understand that it poses inherent risks to my health and safety. Having been so apprised, I elect to and do assume all risk for claims heretofore or hereafter arising, known and unknown arising from the subject of this release and I knowingly and voluntarily expressly release the above stated parties liability for claims arising out of such a matter. The release shall be binding upon my heirs, successors, personal representatives and assigns. I have read completely and understand fully the terms, rules and requirements of this exhibition and accept them without reservation. Print Name Signature Date
about the Event On November 7-9, 2014, Lan Su Chinese Garden will host the Ninth Moon Floral Design Showcase, Lan Su s first floral design exhibition created in partnership with the Floral Design Institute. Ninth Moon is presented in conjunction with Mum-vember, an annual celebration of the chrysanthemum. Open to all floral designers and artists, the Ninth Moon Floral Design Showcase is a juried floral show with each entry including chrysanthemums as a part of the display. Designers may use all floral design styles and forms that utilize fresh floral materials and foliage in their entry. The exhibition is designed to celebrate the beauty and significance of chrysanthemums and recognize the floral art and creative talent of floral designers in the Pacific Northwest. about Lan Su Chinese Garden Lan Su Chinese Garden is one of Portland s greatest treasures and most interesting sites to see while visiting Portland. Lan Su is the result of a collaboration between the cities of Portland and Suzhou, our sister city in China s Jiangsu province, famous for its beautiful Ming Dynasty gardens. Lan Su was built by Chinese artisans from Suzhou and is the most authentic Chinese garden outside of China. Much more than just a beautiful botanical garden, Lan Su is a creative wonder a powerfully inspiring experience based on a 2,000-year-old Chinese tradition that melds art, architecture, design and nature in perfect harmony. Learn more at www.lansugarden.org. about The Floral Design Institute The name Floral Design Institute is synonymous with excellence in floral design education. Founded in 1969 and purchased by Leanne Kesler AIFD and David Kesler AIFD in 1988, Floral Design Institute has grown into one of the leading floral design schools in the world. The Floral Design Institute creates and maintains a wonderful learning atmosphere where both the complete beginner and the most advanced floral designers feel comfortable, and are able to develop their individual skills and talents to the maximum potential. Floral Design Institute is a member of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) Educational Partners and is an Approved Educational Pathway to AIFD Certification and Accreditation. Learn more at www.floraldesigninstitute.com.
schedule of events August 5, 2014 September 12, 2014 September 15-18, 2014 September 22, 2014 September 22 - November 6, 2014 November 7, 2014 7:00-9:00 a.m. November 7, 2014 7:00-9:00 p.m. November 7-9, 2014 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. November 9, 2014 4:00 p.m. November 9, 2014 5:00-6:00 p.m. Floral design applications open to designers Floral design applications due no later than 5 p.m. Jury meets to review and select designs Selected designers notified Designers plan and work on their displays During this time, each of the selected designers will be able to visit Lan Su Chinese Garden and see the location of their display and will be able to select materials from the Portland Flower Market. Floral designs installed at Lan Su Chinese Garden VIP Gala reception with announcement of Best Use of Chrysanthemum Award Floral designs on display with open voting for People s Choice Award Announcement of Jury s Choice Award and People s Choice Award Take-down and removal of floral designs by designers
Event Rules & Design Requirements Design elements & materials The floral design showcase is part of Mum-vember, Lan Su s month-long, outdoor chrysanthemum display. All floral designs should reflect the beauty and significance of the chrysanthemum. Each design must follow these defined elements: All designs are required to include chrysanthemums. Fresh flowers, foliage, branches, fruits, vegetables, mosses, and fungi may also be used as well as dried and/or preserved mosses, lichens, fungi, branches, vines, bark and raffia. Flowers, foliage, fruits, or vegetables made of silk, fabric, plastic or other faux materials may not be used in the design. Rare, endangered or threatened species may not be used. If found in a final design, the design will be removed from the show. Note: it is the designer s responsibility to determine if all species used in the design are considered rare, endangered or threatened. Lan Su Chinese Garden and the Floral Design Institute s jurors and staff will use the State of Oregon s list of threatened, endangered and candidate species located at http://www.oregon.gov/oda/plant/conservation/pages/ statelist.aspx for reference. All fresh materials must have a water source sufficient for keeping the materials alive and looking good for a minimum of 48 hours. Water sources may include any type of vase or container made of any type of material providing that they are appropriate to the design and do not leak. Water sources may include but are not limited to: traditional glass or ceramic vases, glass test tubes, floral foam, floral foam in holders or cages, and colored floral foam. All floral arrangements will be installed on traditional Chinese furniture with glass tops. Designs may include non-organic materials consistent with the construction and theme of the design including, but not limited to: fabricated metal, rock, stone, sand, clay, wire, rope, wood, canvas, fabric, plastic and glass, as long as these materials do not damage Lan Su Chinese Garden s furniture, buildings and/or surroundings. Designs fading prior to event close will be removed from the exhibition. No candles or any flames closed or open of any type will be allowed in any design. No elements requiring an electrical hookup will be allowed. Jury & Judging Criteria The Jury is comprised of five professionals with extensive experience in floral design as well as expertise in a broad spectrum of fine arts. Floral Design Institute will assist the jury in the presentation of entries and evaluation of adherence to exhibition rules and design requirements. The jury will be seeking floral designs which not only display exceptional use of the chrysanthemum but demonstrate expertise and understanding of floral design elements and principles.
Exhibition Awards All entries are eligible for one or more of three prizes awarded for exceptional designs. Exhibition awards include: Jury s Choice Award - Best design as selected by the event jury. This award also comes with a $250 cash award thanks to the Floral Design Institute. Awarded on Sunday, November 9. People s Choice Award - Best design as selected by the votes of visitors to Lan Su Chinese Garden from November 7-9. Award includes a Friend Membership to Lan Su and Lan Su Gift Packet. Best Use of Chrysanthemum Award - Best use of a chrysanthemum or chrysanthemums in the overall design as selected by the event jury. Awarded at the Opening Gala, Friday, November 7. This award also comes with a $500 cash prize thanks to the Portland Flower Market. Application Information Each entry must include: A completed entry form Signed general release and acceptance of exhibition terms, rules and requirements. Photos and/or sketches plus a written description of the design. There are no limits to the number of sketches, style of sketch or length of description. The entry may not include the actual design or a model of the design. All entries must be received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 12, 2014. Entries must be submitted to: Floral Design Institute Creative Center Attn: Leanne Kesler 1138 NW 17th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97209 A designer may submit more than one entry for consideration. However, only one design may be selected for exhibition. Cost & materials The showcase is free to enter. Each selected designer will be awarded a $150 credit towards materials at the Portland Flower Market to be used in selecting flowers and supplies for use in the exhibition. Designers are responsible for all additional expenses related to the creation of their designs including materials, labor, transportation, delivery, assembly and disassembly. Installation & Removal The juried designs may be installed beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, November 7. Installation must be complete by 9:00 a.m. of that same day. Removal of designs may not begin until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 9 and must be completely removed by 7:00 p.m. of that same day. A qualified professional will be assisting with and monitoring the installation of all designs. All designs must be of sound structural integrity and must pose no potential harm to exhibition visitors. Any designs not meeting these requirements will be removed.
Designer Expectations Designers must be present at Lan Su Chinese Garden 30 minutes before and during the exhibition opening gala on Friday, November 7 from 5:30-9:00 p.m. Designers are expected to visit with guests and answer questions about their work. Designers may promote themselves and their business including providing standard sized business cards, during the gala and exhibition. Designers will be provided with promotional materials from Lan Su and are strongly encouraged to promote the exhibition. The winners of the People s Choice Award and the Jury s Choice Award will be announced at 4:00 p.m. on November 9. All juried designers are invited. Each designer may bring one additional guest. The exhibition jury and floral design community will be in attendance and representatives from the media will be invited. This event will also be open to Lan Su visitors and members.