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Greetings! Kublacon 2010 is almost upon us! The KublaAwards Mini-Painting Competition is exciting us all this year!
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We are pleased to continue the new "Open" style judging for the KublaAwards. "What is 'Open judging', you might ask? Well, allow me to explain:
The old familiar style of judging was commonly known as "Podium" judging, and has been a mainstay of competitions such as Games Workshop's "Golden Demon Awards", where entries are divided up by many categories and genres, and in each category there are three winners in the order of Gold, Silver, and Bronze. This is a reputable and time-honored judging system, but is not the only one, and is not without its drawbacks.
Common problems with Podium Judging involve under and over represented categories. For example: Fantasy Single is often the most highly contested category...dozens of entries may in fact be Gold-worthy, but the hard choices must be made, and wonderful entries must be weeded out to just the top three. Often, the same well-known high-end painters walk away with the trophies year after year, discouraging new painters from entering. While in another category, there may not be even enough entries to fill out the top three, thereby granting automatic trophy status to whatever happens to have been entered. This tends to cheapen the trophy.
Now, enter the Open Judging System! This style of competition is *merit-based*. The panel of judges critique the entries based on quality of artistry and technique. You are not judged against your neighbor, but against an artistic and technical 'standard'. If your entry is Gold-worthy, then you will in fact win a Gold trophy! This style of judging has been practiced for many years at Historical conventions and European competitions. Last year, many American painting competitions adopted variations of the Open System, including GenghisCon, ReaperCon, and our very own KublaCon!
Genres are eliminated. There are now two main categories: the Open Category is the main amateur competition, and the Masterclass category is for high-end prestige competition. Masterclass will be judged to a more stringent standard. Those who place in Masterclass are indeed the 'Best of the Best'! Both categories are judged according to Open rules.
Rules for entry:
Each competitor may enter a max total of 4 entries. For *entry purposes*, these will be restricted to 2 Singles, 1 Squad, and 1 Large. You may choose to enter any entry into either the main Open, or the Masterclass category.
1. *Single is defined as any normal-sized mini under 3" in any dimension (excluding extraneous features such as long weapons and banners). These generally include cavalry and bikes.
2. *Squad is a themed grouping of at least 3 miniatures. This can include dioramas, and 'duels' (even though they be two models).
3. *Large is any miniature larger than 3" in any dimension. This can include dioramas that feature Large models.
There are additional awards that will be handed out for Best of Reaper, Best of GW, Best of Privateer Press....and a single award for the Best of Show "KublaSword".
We will also carry on our traditional KublaKids category for painters 15 years old and under. This category will continue using the Podium System.
Members of the Judging panel ARE allowed to enter the competition, but of course will not be judging their own entries.
Last year we unveiled our new Kubla Trophies! Our very own local celebrity sculptor and Kubla con seminar instructor, Matt Gubser (of Prophet Miniatures), was commissioned to sculpt 3 new trophies. And they are beauties! The Open category will be receiving medallions with the face of our Kubla mascot. The Masterclass will get the bust of Kubla trophy. And the Best of Show is a stunning, and GIANT, arm holding the coveted KublaSword. These are beautiful and exciting new trophies! Be sure to catch Matt Gubsers popular sculpting class at KublaCon this year.
Entries will be accepted anytime at the Paint-n-Take area in the main foyer on Fri and Sat (when open), and Sun till noon. Every care will be taken by Kubla staff to ensure the safety of competition entries, but Kublacon staff, volunteers, and hotel cannot be held responsible for lost, damaged or unclaimed entries. Please reclaim entries anytime after 5pm Sunday, or Monday morning. Entry implies consent for Kublacon to photograph and display entries during convention, the awards show, and online. Previous KublaAwards winning entries are ineligible for further entry. Judges decisions are considered final.
Come to KublaCon 2010 and enjoy the KublaAwards Competition, the Paint-n-Take tables, Speedpainting contests, and seminars.
See you at KublaCon! May 28-31, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency, Burlingame, next to the SF airport.
http://www.Kublacon.com
Wayne Rogers,
Kublacon Mini-Painting director
Join us on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Burli...n-Miniature-Painting-Competition/376488139784
We are pleased to continue the new "Open" style judging for the KublaAwards. "What is 'Open judging', you might ask? Well, allow me to explain:
The old familiar style of judging was commonly known as "Podium" judging, and has been a mainstay of competitions such as Games Workshop's "Golden Demon Awards", where entries are divided up by many categories and genres, and in each category there are three winners in the order of Gold, Silver, and Bronze. This is a reputable and time-honored judging system, but is not the only one, and is not without its drawbacks.
Common problems with Podium Judging involve under and over represented categories. For example: Fantasy Single is often the most highly contested category...dozens of entries may in fact be Gold-worthy, but the hard choices must be made, and wonderful entries must be weeded out to just the top three. Often, the same well-known high-end painters walk away with the trophies year after year, discouraging new painters from entering. While in another category, there may not be even enough entries to fill out the top three, thereby granting automatic trophy status to whatever happens to have been entered. This tends to cheapen the trophy.
Now, enter the Open Judging System! This style of competition is *merit-based*. The panel of judges critique the entries based on quality of artistry and technique. You are not judged against your neighbor, but against an artistic and technical 'standard'. If your entry is Gold-worthy, then you will in fact win a Gold trophy! This style of judging has been practiced for many years at Historical conventions and European competitions. Last year, many American painting competitions adopted variations of the Open System, including GenghisCon, ReaperCon, and our very own KublaCon!
Genres are eliminated. There are now two main categories: the Open Category is the main amateur competition, and the Masterclass category is for high-end prestige competition. Masterclass will be judged to a more stringent standard. Those who place in Masterclass are indeed the 'Best of the Best'! Both categories are judged according to Open rules.
Rules for entry:
Each competitor may enter a max total of 4 entries. For *entry purposes*, these will be restricted to 2 Singles, 1 Squad, and 1 Large. You may choose to enter any entry into either the main Open, or the Masterclass category.
1. *Single is defined as any normal-sized mini under 3" in any dimension (excluding extraneous features such as long weapons and banners). These generally include cavalry and bikes.
2. *Squad is a themed grouping of at least 3 miniatures. This can include dioramas, and 'duels' (even though they be two models).
3. *Large is any miniature larger than 3" in any dimension. This can include dioramas that feature Large models.
There are additional awards that will be handed out for Best of Reaper, Best of GW, Best of Privateer Press....and a single award for the Best of Show "KublaSword".
We will also carry on our traditional KublaKids category for painters 15 years old and under. This category will continue using the Podium System.
Members of the Judging panel ARE allowed to enter the competition, but of course will not be judging their own entries.
Last year we unveiled our new Kubla Trophies! Our very own local celebrity sculptor and Kubla con seminar instructor, Matt Gubser (of Prophet Miniatures), was commissioned to sculpt 3 new trophies. And they are beauties! The Open category will be receiving medallions with the face of our Kubla mascot. The Masterclass will get the bust of Kubla trophy. And the Best of Show is a stunning, and GIANT, arm holding the coveted KublaSword. These are beautiful and exciting new trophies! Be sure to catch Matt Gubsers popular sculpting class at KublaCon this year.
Entries will be accepted anytime at the Paint-n-Take area in the main foyer on Fri and Sat (when open), and Sun till noon. Every care will be taken by Kubla staff to ensure the safety of competition entries, but Kublacon staff, volunteers, and hotel cannot be held responsible for lost, damaged or unclaimed entries. Please reclaim entries anytime after 5pm Sunday, or Monday morning. Entry implies consent for Kublacon to photograph and display entries during convention, the awards show, and online. Previous KublaAwards winning entries are ineligible for further entry. Judges decisions are considered final.
Come to KublaCon 2010 and enjoy the KublaAwards Competition, the Paint-n-Take tables, Speedpainting contests, and seminars.
See you at KublaCon! May 28-31, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency, Burlingame, next to the SF airport.
http://www.Kublacon.com
Wayne Rogers,
Kublacon Mini-Painting director
