Novice Facepainter of the Year 2015
Up to 3 years' experience
Theme Tropical Wonder
Prize - 1st place
12-2pm
Aftershow, photos and presentations 5pm-7pm
Artists will need to provide a short piece of bio about their inspiration/motivation for their body art design that will be read to the Judges (not by the artist as judging is done anonymously) and also read at the final show for the winners announcement catwalk between 5-7pm. Doors open at 5pm to the public, friends & family welcome. Tickets available now.
All Artists must hold full public liability insurance for the day of the competition - please contact us directly via email under subject Insurance as we have organised a special individual rate for the day for competitors. Please be aware you cannot compete unless you hold public ilability insurance under the event or proof of your own.
The Artist will have 30 minutes setting up time ahead of the competition start time and all Artists are expected to be prepared and provide all their own equipment.
The Artist must provide their own floor/wall coverings to protect the locations surroundings.
Artists will need to source their own Model and assistant for the competition, however there will be several available Models on our website please check availabilty. Please register your model prior to competition day and fill out MODEL RELASE FORM available online before 18th of September.
Artists Model
All models must be over 18 and if not hold a parent or guardian consent form.
There will be designated areas for male/female models to be able to change and get prepared before the start time of the competition.
Irish Face and Body Painting will provide all entrants with a model release form but it is the Artist's responsibility to ensure this is signed and returned to the Organisers. This will be availbale online from the 13th of September.
Any violation of the competition rules may result in point deduction or disqualification at the discretion of the judges.
It is not essential but it may be a nice touch to get your Model a token of appreciation for their willingness and patience for their time during the competition as all Models participate on a voluntary basis.
Time to complete look
Competition date takes place on the 20th of September. The start time is 12pm and finish time is 2pm. The doors will open at 11.30pm for artists to set up their area. location of your set up area and artist number will be assigned during the week via email running up to competition. Please make sure you have registered your model and yourself on the registration form on our website and filled out the model release form prior to September 18th. The artist will have 2hrs to complete their entry piece. Set up time is not included in the 2hrs.
Preparation and Rules
The Artist may paint on the Model's neck but no more than 20% of the overall design.
Contact lenses may be used if desired but should be applied just prior to the judging.
Only professional paint and make up products can be used.
Any violation of the competition rules may result in point deduction or disqualification at the discretion of the judges.
ALLOWED
False eyelashes
Contact Lenses
Gems
Coloured hairspray
Wigs, hairpieces, false hair, head dresses, hats etc.
Glitter
NOT ALLOWED
Craft Glitter
Acrylic Paints
Stencils
Masks
Prosthetics
JUDGING
Will take place immediately after the competition finishing time depending on category Face or Body Painting.
All judging is done anonymously at the end of the competition to ensure a fair result for all concerned.
An independent assigned person who will not liaise with Judges until after the judging has completed will be present in the competition room to oversee the rules and regulations are adhered to.
The scoring and decisions made are at the discretion of the judges and their decision is final.
PHOTOGRAPHY & CATWALK SHOW
All Artists and Models must be available after 4pm to have their entries photographed by the Photography Team immediately after the judging finishes. The catwalk and prizes take place at the aftershow doors open at 5pm till 7pm. This will be for the catwalk show, introduction of artists and their work and the results announced and lots of photo opportunities.
Map of runway walk will be provided and sent to you to provide too your model. It is very important to make sure you let your model know the schedule of the day and where to go.
All Models must have signed release forms (available on website now) to allow Irish Body Painting Association the right to use the images for the promotional and marketing purposes. Artists please make sure your model has done this as this is your responsibility.
RESULTS
All results will be announced after all categories have been judged.
If you are unable to attend do please ask another Delegate to accept on your behalf and inform the Organisers.
PRIZES
Prizes for 1st place.
Please note organisers have the right to cancel a category or withdraw 2nd and 3rd placings if the category has not got sufficient numbers to be judged fairly.
