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ATSC Shell Festival Categories
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1.
One Major Family
All shells from one of the following
families: Muricidae, Conidae, Pectinidae, Cypraeidae or Volutidae.
2.
One Minor family
All shells from any family not
mentioned in Category #1.
3.
One Genus All
shells in the same genus, e.g., Morum, Strombus, Nautilus, etc.
4.
One Species
All
shells of one species showing variation in color, form, growth, etc.
5.
One Locality
All
shells from one limited area, e.g., one bay, one island, one beach, etc.
6.
One Geographical Area All
shells from one geographical area, e.g.,
Florida
,
Bahamas
, Mediteranean, etc.
7.
Self Collected Single Specimen
One
outstanding self-collected shell
displayed by itself.
May be displayed in
an unusual manner. (See self-collected rule #8)
8.
Single Specimen - Any Manner One
outstanding shell displayed by itself and obtained in any manner.
May be displayed in an unusual manner.
9.
General Collection
An
exhibit of miscellaneous shells usually, but not necessarily worldwide.
10.
Educational Exhibit
Exhibit
of shells, the prime object of which is to teach.
Aquariums with live mollusks,
habitat groups, shells cut to show structure, animal models, etc.
Exhibit must include information over and above data labeling
in order to qualify for this category.
11.
Self Collected
All
shells must be collected in their natural habitat by the exhibitor (See Rule
No. 8).
12.
Fossil Shells
Exhibit
of fossil shells that may be from one location, one family, one time period,
etc.
13
Junior Exhibit
All shells in this exhibit must be
collected, arranged and labled by the exhibitor.
A.
Exhibit
by student through 12 years of age.
B.
Exhibit
by student 13 through 17 years of age.
14.
Land
and/or Fresh Water Shells
15.
Specialized
A
display of unusual specimens such as albinos, freaks, miniatures, etc.
16.
Beginning Collector
First
Time Scientific Exhibitor in a Shell Show.
17.
Sea
Life Exhibit
An exhibit of matter associated with shells i.e., sea life other than
mollusks:
Can be sea beans, coral, starfish, crabs, etc.
18.
Six Foot Shorty
An exhibit of any category 6 feet or
less.
19.
Shoreline
Anything
collected intertidally (including non-molluscan)!
This category is
specially for the beachcomber.
20.
Non-Competitive
Interesting
and attractive exhibits not entered in competition and not qualifying in
competitive classes are always encouraged and welcome.
Dealers/Commercial/Professionals are encouraged to exhibit in this
category. We would love to
see some of the things you are hiding from us!
21.
Masters Award
An
exhibit which has already received a major “broad category” award.
It should retain its original winning format and content and not be
changed by more than 10%. You can
receive the Master’s Award only once on this exhibit.
EXHIBITS IN THIS CATEGORY ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ANY OTHER AWARD AT
THE SHOW. Be
sure to note changes in the guidelines for this Award under Awards. as of
January 25, 2008
.
22. The Ultimate Arts and Craft Award. An exhibit which has already received a major award at our Shell Festival or another Shell Show. EXHIBITS IN THIS CATEGORY ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ANY OTHER AWARD AT THE SHOW. MUST exhibit the award with your exhibit. This entry can be the winning exhibit from any category of Arts and Crafts.
23.
Shell Arts and Crafts All
entries must be the work of the exhibitor.
A. Jewelry
and personal accessories such as purses, belts, hairclips, etc.
B.
Pictures constructed of shells, sea life and/or natural materials.
C.
Pictures (Paintings, sketches of mollusks, or sea life)
D.
Shell Mirrors
E.
Floral Arrangements over 6 inches tall.
F.
Floral Arrangements under 6 inches tall.
G.
Decorative Arrangements/Centerpieces, Wreaths,etc.
H.
Holiday Motif - any holiday, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.
I .
Shell trays and boxes
J.
Sailor’s Valentines - Double with heart on one side and flower on
the other!
K. Sailor’s
Valentines - Single
L.
Novelties (Animals, caricatures, dolls, etc.)
M.
Needlework: Embroidery, crewel, cross stitch, quilting, etc.
N.
Miscellaneous: Not covered
by any of the above.
O.
Photography: Prints of mollusks and/or sea life taken by the exhibitor.
Framed area limited to 2 feet by 4 feet.
P.
Junior Exhibit (Any Category)
1. Exhibit by student
through 12 years of age
2. Exhibit by student
through 17 years of age
24.
Shell Arts and Crafts - Collectibles and Antiques
Not
the work of the exhibitor, but must be the property of the exhibitor
A.
Jewelry and personal accessories
B.
Pictures made of shells and/or sea life.
C.
Pictures and Drawings of shells or sea life
D.
Ceramics/China
E.
Miscellaneous