Fieldays Ag Art Wear Entrant Guide
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Entry Guide
Ag Art Wear
A MYSTERY CREEK EVENT
ESTABLISHED BY
New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays® | Mystery Creek, Hamilton, New Zealand
2016
15 - 18 June
Fieldays Ag Art Wear Entrant Guide
Ag Art Wear is a prestigious competition
encouraging artists and designers from across
New Zealand and Australia to delve into the
depths of their imagination and create a piece
of wearable art for the body from materials
used in the practice of farming.
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Held within the NZ National Agricultural Fieldays, Ag Art Wear is where
fashion meets the farm creating a fashion show like no other.
Ag Art Wear gives artists and designers an opportunity to showcase their
talents, no matter what field they are from.
Each successful entrant will have their design showcased on stage in a
choreographed show.
Avant Garde
Designer Traditional
Classroom Couture
Ag Art Wear Categories
Avant Garde
This Category is open to anyone wanting to showcase
their creative flare. Entrants are encouraged to unleash
their inner creative genius to create a piece of art for the
body that is outrageously experimental and pushes the
boundaries of conventional design.
Entrants should create a visual effect that will generate
audience reaction. Designs in this category do not
encompass traditional clothing elements. The main
element is to create a mind-blowing effect – challenging,
innovative, radical and unique.
Designer Traditional
This category is open to anyone who wants to create a
conventional/traditional styled garment. Designers need
to create a conventional and traditional styled garment,
embracing the competitions theme of sourcing materials
used in the practice of daily farming.
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Garments should have artistic features but embrace
innovative design approaches that are showcased on the
great couture runways of Europe.
Classroom Couture
This category is open to those currently attending a
education institute that isn’t at a tertiary level. Designs in
this category may either resemble traditional garment
styles and shapes or may be an ultra modern piece of art
for the body following the Avant Garde theme.
It’s in the detail...
To take part in this prestigious competition, entrants must
submit an Expression of Interest form which can be found
at fieldays.co.nz/agartwear. The Expression of Interest
form includes a section on which category is being
entered as well as the entrants contact details. Entry fees
are due at this stage. An application form which can be
found at fieldays.co.nz/agartwear needs to be completed
and submitted prior to the garment being delivered to
Fieldays Head office. This form asks for information about
the garment itself.
What to expect
Those who wish to participate in the event will need to
take note of the following dates:
Expression of Interest Form
This is an online form and can be found at fieldays.
co.nz/agartwear. This needs to be submitted by
Friday 6 May, 2016. Entry fee payment needs to made
by Friday 20 May, 2016.
FAQ’s
Prize pool
This year the prize pool is valued at $7,800!
Classroom Couture
- First place $800.00
- Second place $350
- Third place $150
1. How much does it cost to enter?
The entry fee is $60 (including GST) per entry.
Entry fee for students is $20 (including GST) per entry. Proof of school attendance may be required.
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own garment; however, this will be considered on a case-by-case scenario. Please provide information about your modelling experience and photographs if you wish to be considered as a model of your garment.
6. Do I have to attend Fieldays for all four days?
2. How do I pay my entry fee?
No, however if you are selected as a finalist, it is Once you have submitted an Expression of Interest recommended you attend the Prize Giving Ceremony Form one of our staff members will send you a on Saturday 18 June, 2016. Media will be present at
Competition Payment Form with information on how
this presentation and may want to interview the to pay by Direct Payment or Credit Card. Payment winners.
will be required once your garment has been accepted into the competition. Garments will be accepted after 7. What times will the Ag Art Wear shows be held completing pre-judging. If payment is not received
during Fieldays and how long will they go for?
prior to Wednesday 15 June, your garment will not The Fieldays Ag Art Wear shows will be held at make it to the competition. Please note the entry fee
various times throughout Fieldays. The timetable of the to the competition is non-refundable should your
events held at Fieldays including the Ag Art Wear
garment not be progressed to the competition.
shows and Prize Giving are in the official Fieldays Programme available for purchase at iSites or Fieldays 3. How will I know if I am a finalist in the entry gates or alternatively on the Fieldays app.
competition?
Finalists will receive notification week commencing
8. When is the Awards Presentation and do I have 6 June, 2016.
to attend to receive a prize?
The Awards Presentation will be held at Fieldays on 4. Can I enter the same garment into different Friday 17th June, 2016. You do not need to attend categories?
to receive a prize, however this is a great opportunity No, you may only enter one category per design; for media exposure.
however you may enter more than one design.
Designer Traditional
- First place $2500
- Second place $500
- Third place $250
Avant Garde
- First place $2500
- Second place $500
- Third place $250
Applications Close
All garments to be at the venue and application forms
submitted. Payment will be required once your garment
has been accepted into the competition. Garments will be
accepted after completing pre-judging. If payment is not
received prior to Wednesday 15 June, your garment will
not make it to the competition. Applications can be found
at filedays.co.nz/agartwear
5. Can I model my own garment?
A professional team of models is provided to model all garments. It is not encouraged to model your
Date: Wednesday 1 June, 2016
Fieldays Shows
Dates: Wednesday 15 – Saturday 18 June, 2016
Times: TBC
Location:
Fieldays Village Green Stage
Mystery Creek Events Centre
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Judging Criteria
Terms & Conditions
General Criteria
• Garments do not have to be practical
• Judging is based on visual inspection. There is no need Appearance
to inspect sewing skills too much
• First impression and audience reaction.
• Use of non-agricultural products is allowed however, • Wow factor?
this will be taken into consideration during the judging process and it may result in penalty points. It may be a Innovation
product that crosses into a domestic house. Points
• Imagination and creative use of materials.
will not be deducted for the use of zips, buttons etc, • Has anything innovative been used in creating this when hidden and used discretely
garment?
• Judges reserve the right to transfer entries to another category if considered necessary
Ingenuity
• The judge’s decision will be final and no • Originality of the design of the garment.
correspondence will be entered into. Unless the
• Is it the same as years past, is it original?
judges choose to do so and then the entrant will be contacted
Artistic Element
• Garments must allow free body movement and just not • Use of agricultural/land based products in an artistic be designed to injure, scratch, or be of hindrance to the manner.
wearer
• Does it look like something that can be made out of • Garments must be of a weight that can be comfortably regular material or be made out of a material to look like worn and carried by the wearer, or supported by a regular piece of clothing?
wheels for example
• Garments must be durable enough to permit being Overall Impression
worn at least 20 times
• Overall entertaining value and creativeness of the garment
If you have any queries regarding the judging process or
questions during the judging period, please approach the
competition coordinator.
Judging is based on the following attributes
Category Judging
• Uniqueness of design
• Audience reaction
• Art Factor (is this garment one that could be worn if made with standard clothing material?)
• Use of originality
• Ultramodern
• Activist
• Forward thinking
• Advanced
• Ahead of its time
• Unrealistic
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Judging
All entries must be original designs and creations of the
entrant. The organisers have the right to disqualify any
entry at their discretion if, in their opinion, the design is not
genuinely their work or if it encroaches on the intellectual
property rights of another party.
Judging will take place on Friday 17th June 2016.
There will be a brief pre-judging to ensure those garments
of a higher quality progress into the competition. All
entrants will know before Tuesday 6 June and have
payment details sent to them if they have progressed
to the competition. The judges’ decision is final. No
correspondence will be entered into.
Garments previously entered in any other competition
are permitted in the competition at the discretion of the
competition organisers. This includes the official category
winners of the following associated competitions:
• Elmore & District Machinery Field Days, Elmore, VIC, Australia.
• Dowerin GMW Machinery Field Days, WA, Australia.
• Any other competition deemed suitable by Ag Art Wear organisers.
Entry does not guarantee inclusion in the Ag Art Wear
show at Fieldays 2016.
Entries are welcome from New Zealand and overseas
designers.
Judges reserve the right to reassign designs to another
category at their discretion.
Entry Process
Expression of Interest and the Application form need to be
submitted through the online entry process via the official
Fieldays website http://www.fieldays.co.nz/agartwear
Late entries will not be accepted. No correspondence will
be entered into.
Entry fee is non-refundable.
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Eligibility
No correspondence will be entered into.
Each of the three Ag Art Wear categories should be
approached differently and when deciding on a winner,
the following elements should be considered:
Fieldays Ag Art Wear Entrant Guide
Final judging will take place during the Ag Art Wear Friday
morning show.
The following must accompany your entry. Failure to do so
will deem your entry null and void.
• Detailed fitting and wearing instructions including clear front and back photos (not drawings) must be included with the garment
• A list of all components and accessories of the design must accompany each garment (this includes
head and footwear). All accessories must also be made from agriculturally or naturally sourced materials and be supplied by the entrant with instructions on wearing/
handling
• All instructions must be typed on white A4 paper
• Garments must be packaged in a durable, full enclosed box or container to reduce risk of damage during transportation/storage. The packaging and garment
must be clearly labeled with the designer’s name and garment title
• One garment per package please
• Include a small repair kit with spare materials to manage any patch up requirements which may occur over the course of the event. This may not be returned
• Garments made of perishable materials (i.e. plant materials, foods) must be treated to enhance durability. A suitable maintenance plan from the designer must be included in the garment instructions
Material Used
Entrant Information
The material used should be agricultural products, byproducts or materials used on the farm or in farming
related industries.
• Garments need to be durable to last at least 20 shows including; rehearsals, performances, photo shoots and exhibitions. Professional models engaged by Fieldays
for these performances will supply their own undergarments including neutral coloured underwear
if required
• Your garment must also be able to withstand quick costume changes by models. Being able to put on the garment under a minute at speed would be an
advantage
• Traditional fasteners may be used but they should be covered by relevant agricultural material so they can’t
be seen
• Your design must not include elements from farm clothing
• Naturally occurring items may be utilised i.e. feathers, fur, seeds, bone, plant materials etc. with the exception of noxious plant materials
• The garment must be safe to handle and to wear. No sharp, itchy or scratchy materials are to be used. If electrically wired for lights or audio effects, wiring must comply with the New Zealand standards and be safe
and easy to use. Failure to comply with this point, will result in your garment being pulled from the competition
• Headwear must be safe to wear, well balanced and able to be secured to the models head. The models
vision must not be obscured
• Limit usage of weed matting, frost cloth, milk filter sleeves and feed bags to linings where possible
The entrant agrees that Fieldays may publicise the
entrant’s name and region of origin for competition
promotion purposes.
Size Restriction
Garments for female models must be made to fit New
Zealand womens size 8 or 10.
Garments made for male models must be made to fit
New Zealand mens size M or L
Maximum dimensions:
• Height: 2.4m
• Width: 1.4m at floor level
• Length: 3m
• Weight: No weight restriction, however the garments
weight must be realistically able to be worn, evenly
spread across the body and the garment must include
accessories i.e. wheels if required to distribute weight
away from the body
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The entrant agrees that Fieldays will make available
entrants details to media for the purposes of the
competition.
Post Fieldays Collection
Garments can be collected from Fieldays from 9am on
Monday 20th June 2015, up to 5pm on Friday 24th June
2015. The organisers reserve the right to retain garments
for promotional purposes as per design retention rights
below.
Garments uncollected after the collection deadline will
become the property of the organisers and may be
disposed of or recycled as required.
Insurance
Insurance of the garment is the sole responsibility of the
entrant. Organisers will not be liable for any damage or
loss of any garment or accessory.
New Zealand National Fieldays Society, as organisers of
the Ag Art Wear competition, reserve the right to;
1. Advertise the Ag Art Wear competition and competition garments.
2. Take photographs of the garments, film rehearsals and performances of Ag Art Wear shows in which
the garments feature. All photographic and video material remains the property of New Zealand National Fieldays Society and may be used for promotional and marketing purposes at any time in any print publication, digital space and /or broadcast medium. Where
possible, acknowledgement will be made of the designer, the title of the garment and the year of its involvement in the Ag Art Wear competition.
3. Hold a garment for up to 12 months following the
close of the 2016 Fieldays event. Garments may be required for promotional purposes including exhibitions, photographic sessions, historic display and/or teaching sessions.
4. Require the designer to supply the garment for promotional purposes upon request by the New
Zealand National Fieldays Society. If required, all transportation costs shall be at the expense of the
New Zealand National Fieldays Society.
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5. Have first option to purchase any garment if it becomes
available.
6. Re-create (in any part or its entirety) a garment at any time for promotional and marketing purposes, including exhibitions, photographic sessions, historic display and/
or teaching sessions.
7. Restrict designers from selling, disposing of or recycling garments without the express permission of the New Zealand National Fieldays Society to preserve
historically important and/or iconic designs if required.
8. Restrict designers from entering the garment into any other competition at their discretion. Designers must
attain the approval of the New Zealand National Fieldays Society prior to entering the garment into
any other competition.
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A MYSTERY CREEK EVENT
ESTABLISHED BY
2016
New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays® | Mystery Creek, Hamilton, New Zealand
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15 - 18 June
www.fieldays.co.nz