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National Stereoscopic Association Convention, Irving in 2005 July 13-18, 2005

 

 

Please Note: The division and award categories changed last year!

1.      Only members of the NSA are eligible to enter. Only stereoview cards and non-projected formats are eligible.

 

2.      An Entry Form or reasonable facsimile containing name, address and phone number must be submitted for each entry and received by July 9, 2005 by mail or delivered in person at registration time.  The title, division and number of views or other format must also be included on the form.

 

3.      Members not delivering their entries in person must post them along with payment for return shipping to: to NSA 2005, c/o Eddie Bowers, 6121 Azalea Ln, Dallas  TX  75230 USA .  They must arrive well-packed by July 9, 2005.

 

4.      Those bringing their entries to the Convention can drop them off at registration.

 

5.      NSA will provide the method of display for stereoview cards (Holmes format) and the display sleeves. Method of display for other formats is the responsibility of the entrant.  No more than 2 entries per Division are allowed.

 

6.      For the stereoview card format, no more than 12 or fewer than 8 stereoviews constitute an entry.  Views are expected to be in the traditional 3” x 7” format.  Height can be taller, but limited to card format that will fit into a 5” x 7” sleeve.  A 5” x 7” typewritten explanation card may be substituted for one of the views.

 

7.      There are 3 Divisions.  Modern stereoview format (views photographed by the entrant), Vintage stereoview format (more than 5 years old) and Other, for all other, non-projected stereo formats and techniques.

 

MODERN STEREOVIEW CARDS

The entry must have a theme or topic.

Both photographic and computer generated images will be accepted.                  

 

VINTAGE STEREOVIEW CARDS

The entry must have a theme or present a story

Judged according to rarity, presentation, and topic.

Originals must be provided for judging, but you may provide high quality reproductions to be used for public display.

 

OTHER STEREO FORMAT (NON-PROJECTED)

Judged according to creativity, technique, presentation and impact

 

8.      STEREOVIEW format entries will be shown in 5x7 glassine sleeves, so entrant should supply 5x7 backing sheet for each of their cards – design and color is entrant’s choice.  Each entry should be titled. (One of the 5x7 cards may be used to provide information about the set.)  Any information germane to the view may be typed across the top of the backing card.  The NAME OF THE MAKER SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED ON THE BACKING CARDS OF THE MODERN VIEWS. (Photographers will be identified after judging).  Backing cards are then placed in the sleeve behind the view.  Each entry must be mailed or delivered together with a separate attached paper identifying the Division, title of entry and exhibitor’s name. Views will be exhibited, in sleeves, behind clear plastic.

 

9.      OTHER STEREO FORMAT will be exhibited as appropriate to the technology submitted.

 

10.    Ribbons will be awarded within each Division for First, Second, and Third place. The Tex Treadwell Award will be given to the Judge’s choice as “Best of Show”.