2010 Call for Designers

2010 Contest Rules

The deadline for entries to the
Bags2Riches 2010 Contest is August 17th, 2010

TO ENTER:
1. Create an original purse, handbag, or tote
2. Title your entry
3. Complete an official entry form
4. Enclose a $10 entry fee.

Mail bag, completed entry form, and $10 entry fee to:

Bags2Riches

872 Virginia Ave

Indianapolis, IN 46203

Entries must be received by August 17, 2010. Any bags received after that date or without the entry fee will not be eligible for the grand prize, but will be sold or included in the silent auction.

Local drop off times: TBD
Finalist Judging: All entries will be judged by representatives of the Sponsor, who will select ten (10) finalists. Criteria include originality, unique design elements, and quality of the workmanship. The 10 finalists will be announced on-line on September 4th. Up to 30 additional bags will be "tagged" of unique quality and design to have a Bags2Riches tag. All bags not selected as a finalist will be included in the Silent Auction or Sale portion of the event.

Grand Prize Judging: The Grand Prize winner will receive the most purchased votes. The top 10 designs will be online no later than September 4 at www.bags2richesindy.org. (Each of the Top 10 bags will be awarded to a lucky voter, who will be announced at the Bags2Riches Gala. Bags will be awarded to winners after submission to National Publication.)

Prizes: One Grand Prize of $500 cash will be awarded. The Top 10 bags will be photographed by Donna Rice Photography and submitted to national magazines (publication not guaranteed). The winning bag will be featured on Bags2Riches website and 2010 promotional materials.

Contestant Agreement: Entry constitutes permission to use the winner’s name, picture, likeness and city and state of residence for purposes of trade, publicity or promotion for no additional compensation except where prohibited by law.

Your entry must be your original work. Entry to Bags2Riches relinquishes your ownership of the bag.