Vintage Class Sponsorship

Minkiewicz Studios LLC

Celebrating the Spirit of Equus

www.mink-studios. com

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Vintage Class Sponsorship Classes

~Class 1: 60s & 70s

~Class 2: 80s

~Class 3: 90-97

Eligibility

~Any custom piece completed during the respective time frame is eligible for that class. However, if the year of a piece’s creation is unknown, a “best guess” will suffice.

~The piece may be in any condition, whether mint or damaged, and should be as close to the original state/intent as possible. In fact, the closer to the original condition, the better, regardless of wear or damage.

~Proxy showing for these vintage classes is at the discretion of the host.

~Show hosts are welcomed to enter this class and participate in the voting.

~The 10-year measure will creep up with each passing year.

~Only shows in the US are eligible for sponsorship due to shipping logistics.

Basics

~The classes can be combined as needed, due to lack of entries.

~The classes are to be judged by People's Choice, with voting to occur during a time period at the host's discretion during the show.

~The show host is asked to designate a vote tallier to present the awards.

~It’s encouraged that a description of the piece’s history be provided alongside the entry. Please keep this summation concise, as to fit on one side of a sheet of paper (maximum) and preferably on one side of a 3x5 card.

~Tagging entries is at the discretion of the host.

Note: It's suggested that the classes take place at a time and location that's conducive for maximum voter turnout and participation. 

Voting

~People shall use their own criteria for voting, keeping in mind the context and goal of the vintage classes. For example, such criteria can be "coolness", inspiration, nostalgia, rarity, innovation, historic value, etc.

~Anyone present at the show at the time the classes are held may vote.

~Each person has five votes per class, to allot at his/her discretion. This means a voter may use all votes on one piece per class or one-four votes per piece per class.

~The host may run the voting process by any means deemed fair and reasonable, at his/her discretion.

~At the end of voting, the tallier shall count the votes per piece and place the awards.

~In the case of a tie, the show host shall designate a person to be the tie-breaker, at his/her discretion.

Awards

 ~Each class shall have a set of exclusive blank resin medallions created specifically for this purpose, which are provided to the show host. 

 ~First place receives the large Sun medallion and placings 2nd and 3rd receive the smaller Flower medallion.