1st Annual
BoMA Jewelry Design Challenge
Call for Entry
You’re invited to participate in the first annual BoMA Design Challenge. In addition to a fantastic opportunity to show your creative chops, there are three really good reasons to submit an entry:
First Prize: $500 cash
Second Prize: Five gorgeous gemstones donated by Capricorn Gems
Third Prize: A one day workshop at BoMA
Contest opens on July 20. BoMA members can log into ArtCall.org and order a materials kit for $35 (valued at $70) which is required for participation. There are no other entry fees. When you’ve finished your masterpiece, take a photo and enter it in ArtCall.org by September 20.
If your photography skills need a refresh, BoMA is offering ‘Basic Product Photography with Craig Pratt’ on August 1.
Since this is a Jewelry Design Challenge, all entries must be wearable. Each photographic entry will be evaluated anonymously and entries will be judged on:
Design innovation and originality
Successful incorporation of materials
Quality of workmanship
Finalists will be chosen by the BoMA board of directors and the winner will be selected by artist, author and instructor, Robert Dancik. Winners will be announced at an open house at RGallery on October 1. All participants are eligible to display their entry for sale at RGallery.
First Prize: $500 cash
Second Prize: Five gorgeous gemstones donated by Capricorn Gems
Third Prize: A one day workshop at BoMA
Contest opens on July 20. BoMA members can log into ArtCall.org and order a materials kit for $35 (valued at $70) which is required for participation. There are no other entry fees. When you’ve finished your masterpiece, take a photo and enter it in ArtCall.org by September 20.
If your photography skills need a refresh, BoMA is offering ‘Basic Product Photography with Craig Pratt’ on August 1.
Since this is a Jewelry Design Challenge, all entries must be wearable. Each photographic entry will be evaluated anonymously and entries will be judged on:
Design innovation and originality
Successful incorporation of materials
Quality of workmanship
Finalists will be chosen by the BoMA board of directors and the winner will be selected by artist, author and instructor, Robert Dancik. Winners will be announced at an open house at RGallery on October 1. All participants are eligible to display their entry for sale at RGallery.
Prospectus
We’re excited to present the first annual BoMA Jewelry Design Challenge. A real, live contest for BoMA members with fantastic prizes and everything!
Please read the submission guidelines carefully and ensure you follow them. If your submission does not follow the guidelines it will be rejected. You may resubmit your entry before the deadline.
Who Can Enter
This competition is only open to BoMA members. If you’re not already a BoMA member, you can join and submit your entry right up to the entry deadline on September 20.
Submissions from non-members will not be accepted or acknowledged. All BoMA members can enter except BoMA board members, advisory board, and committee chairmen.
How to Enter
Register on ArtCall.org and you’ll receive a materials kit in the mail. All entries must use the purchased materials kit in part or in full. Participants will pay $35 for the kit (retail value over $70). Kit will be mailed to the address provided on your registration form.
Contents of the kit:
- 22ga sterling sheet 3” square
- 20ga copper sheet 6” square
- 1.6mm sterling tubing 6”
- 20ga sterling wire 24”
- Fine silver mesh 11 wires/cm 6cm sq
- 20ga copper wire 24”
Entries may include one visual element that is not copper or silver, in addition to the items in the kit. Since this is a Jewelry Design Challenge, all entries must be wearable.
All entries must be submitted online thru ArtCall.org, no other submission methods will be accepted. BoMA members may submit one entry only.
Submit up to three photographs of your entry following the rules for submitting photographs. Fill in the form on ArtCall.org that accompanies your photograph(s). Accept the terms and the privacy requirements.
All entries must be the work of the BoMA member and must be a unique and original design. Entries should not have won an award in any other competition.
Important Dates & Costs
Online registration begins July 20, 2021 and the deadline for submissions is September 20, 2021. Registration includes the cost of the kit ($35) and there are no additional fees. All entries must use the provided materials kit in part or in full.
All photographic entries must be submitted by the deadline of September 20, 2021, there will be no exceptions to this. Only photographic entries will be considered for the competition and late entries will be notified that they will not be considered.
Participants can send their physical entries to RGallery on or before September 25th, for show and sale starting October 1. Mailing address is:
RGallery
2027 Broadway
Boulder, Colorado 80302
Attn: Kim
Please include your name, name of piece (if any), materials used (in addition to kit), retail price (commission is 55% artist/45% RGallery), return packaging and postage (if you want your piece mailed back to you at the end of the show). You can also make arrangements to pick up your work at the end of the show.
Rules on Submitting Photographs
Here are the rules for submitting your photograph(s).
- Up to three photographs may be entered per submission.
- Do not list your name, company name or logo or any other information that may identify you in your photograph(s).
- Original attachment filenames are discarded, as all filenames are renamed on upload.
- Photos must be under 4mb, a minimum of 960px and maximum of 1920px on the longest side and JPEG or PNG format
- Use high-quality photograph(s) with a plain, uncluttered background and no additional props (plants, rocks etc).
- Do not show jewelry on a model.
- Details of the piece should be clearly visible in the image(s).
- The photograph(s) must be in focus and well lit.
Judge and Jury
The jury will evaluate each photographic entry anonymously, ie, without knowing the name of the member who submitted it. The only thing the jury will see when they are making their deliberations is the photograph(s) of your submission. It is vitally important that your photograph(s) represents your work in the very best way possible.
The jury will choose ten finalists. The judge will choose the first, second and third prize winner from the ten finalists. The jury is composed of the BoMA board of directors, Executive Director and Assistant Director. The judge is Robert Dancik.
Terms & Conditions
- This competition is open to members of BoMA only. Submissions from non-members will not be accepted or acknowledged.
- Members can submit one entry with up to three photos.
- If your submissions does not follow the guidelines it will be rejected and you will be informed that your entry is not acceptable. You may resubmit your entry using the correct format before the deadline.
- All entries must be submitted by the deadline of September 20, 2021, there will be no exceptions to this. Late entries will be notified that they will not be considered for the competition.
- All entries must be submitted online, no other submission methods will be accepted.
- All entries must be the work of the BoMA member and must be a unique and original design.
- All entries must use the purchased kit in part or in full. Entries may include one visual element that is not copper or silver in addition to the kit. Entries should not have won an award in any other competition.
- The jury will evaluate each photographic entry anonymously, ie, without knowing the name of the member who submitted it. Do not list your name, company name or logo or any other information that may identify you in your photograph(s) .
- When you enter a piece in this challenge, you agree to allow BoMA to use the image of your piece in publicity. BoMA reserve the right to use the image on their website, in their advertising and on social media. By entering this challenge, you are agreeing to these conditions.
- The decision of the jury is final.
- Employees of BoMA and members of the BoMA board or committee members may not participate.
Participant Q & A
Q: I can’t afford a professional photographer. How can I get a good image of my piece?
A: BoMA is offering “Basic Product Photography with Craig Pratt” on August 1. There are also many free online tutorials about taking jewelry photographs; try Googling “taking jewelry photos” to find one.
Tip: One key thing to taking a good photo is lighting; it’s not all about the camera you’re using. Good images are possible with the newer phones, but you do need to use good lighting to get a clear picture and remember to save the image at the largest possible size
Q: I can’t upload my image, it’s telling me the size is wrong. How do I resize my image?
A: There are a number of free image resizing programs online which can help. Try Googling “resize photos”.
Tip: It’s best to upload your photo a few days before the deadline so you can submit another photo if the first one isn’t sized correctly or is in the wrong format.
Q: I don’t understand the image size requirements. What is 1000px?
A: Px means pixels; your photo should be between 1000 pixels and 4000 pixels in size.
Tip: Most photo resizing applications allow you to adjust the pixel size, as well as save it in a .jpeg format.
Q: I always wait until the last minute! Can I enter on the last day?
A: Yes, but if anything is wrong with your entry, such as the photo, you won’t have time to resubmit it.
Tip: Don’t risk it! We know time is always tight for artists, so go ahead and start the entry process with your basic information at your earliest convenience; your info will wait safely in the system until you’re ready to upload your photo.
Q: What happens if my piece is rejected for some reason – can I resubmit?
A: Yes. If anything doesn’t meet the guidelines, you will be sent an email saying your entry has been rejected, giving you details of why (for example, photo isn’t clear enough). You can then correct and resubmit it, but keep in mind that your resubmitted entry must be received by the deadline. Anything received after the September 20th deadline can’t be accepted.
Q: Help!
A: Just send an email and we’ll help you.
A: BoMA is offering “Basic Product Photography with Craig Pratt” on August 1. There are also many free online tutorials about taking jewelry photographs; try Googling “taking jewelry photos” to find one.
Tip: One key thing to taking a good photo is lighting; it’s not all about the camera you’re using. Good images are possible with the newer phones, but you do need to use good lighting to get a clear picture and remember to save the image at the largest possible size
Q: I can’t upload my image, it’s telling me the size is wrong. How do I resize my image?
A: There are a number of free image resizing programs online which can help. Try Googling “resize photos”.
Tip: It’s best to upload your photo a few days before the deadline so you can submit another photo if the first one isn’t sized correctly or is in the wrong format.
Q: I don’t understand the image size requirements. What is 1000px?
A: Px means pixels; your photo should be between 1000 pixels and 4000 pixels in size.
Tip: Most photo resizing applications allow you to adjust the pixel size, as well as save it in a .jpeg format.
Q: I always wait until the last minute! Can I enter on the last day?
A: Yes, but if anything is wrong with your entry, such as the photo, you won’t have time to resubmit it.
Tip: Don’t risk it! We know time is always tight for artists, so go ahead and start the entry process with your basic information at your earliest convenience; your info will wait safely in the system until you’re ready to upload your photo.
Q: What happens if my piece is rejected for some reason – can I resubmit?
A: Yes. If anything doesn’t meet the guidelines, you will be sent an email saying your entry has been rejected, giving you details of why (for example, photo isn’t clear enough). You can then correct and resubmit it, but keep in mind that your resubmitted entry must be received by the deadline. Anything received after the September 20th deadline can’t be accepted.
Q: Help!
A: Just send an email and we’ll help you.
