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85TH ANNUAL SANIBEL SHELL SHOWMARCH 3, 4, 5, 2022SANIBEL COMMUNITY HOUSE - SANIBEL, FLORIDADear Exhibitor,As always, please read these rules carefully because there have been several changes and additions since last year. Wewant to ensure that your exhibit qualifies for the class you are entering and meets the size limitations and otherrequirements. Pay specific attention to page 2. If you have any questions, please contact the Chairperson of theDivision you are entering.rdththThe show will run for three days - Thursday March 3 , Friday March 4 and Saturday March 5 . The hours of the showrdththare 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM March 3 and 4 and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM March 5 .Entry forms are accepted in the order the Artistic and Scientific Exhibit Chairpersons receive them. Their addresses canbe found on the entry forms. The Division Chairpersons reserve the right to limit the number of items per exhibitorif entries exceed the available space. All entry forms must be received by February 14, 2022. Entries in bothDivisions will no longer be accepted once the available exhibition space has been exceeded. For specific information andrules for the Scientific Division, see page 3, for the Artistic Division, see page 4.stShow entries must be brought to the Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, on Tuesday, March 1between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Because parking is limited at the Community House, please move your vehicle to theparking area across the street as soon as your exhibits are unloaded.thAll exhibits must be removed on Saturday, March 5 between 4:15 PM and 6:00 PMthThe Judges for the 85 Annual Sanibel Shell Show are as follows:Scientific Division: José Leal, Ph.D., Sanibel Island, Florida and John Chesler, Plantation, FloridaArtistic Division: Shannon Webster, Deland, Florida and Marci Chamberlain, Lake Worth Beach, FloridaWe are happy to announce that the Wednesday evening Judges and Awards Reception will return to the BaileyMatthews National Shell Museum. As soon as we have all the information in place, we will send you a reservation form.thWe sincerely thank you for entering your exhibit in the 85 Sanibel Shell Show and we look forward to your participation.If you have any questions, please contact us at:Mary Burton, Artistic Division Chairpersonand Shell Show Co-ChairpersonBefore November 1stAfter November 1st(207) 354-2602(239) 395-3626marybsanibel@hotmail.comCell 561-301-2971Joyce Matthys, Shell Show Co-Chairperson(503) 871-1082joycematthys1@gmail.comDiane Thomas, Scientific Division Chairperson(775) 742-4555funlab2@aol.comKaren Silverstein, PresidentSanibel-Captiva Shell Club10/7/211
PLEASE NOTE THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION:APPLICATIONSThe deadline for receiving Scientific and Artistic applications is February 14, 2022.PRESENTATION OF AWARDSTo promote the highest quality at the Sanibel Shell Show, all awards, except "People's Choice," will only be given if theJudges determine an entry is deserving of a given award because of quality and content. An exhibit entered as the solecontender within a given class must fulfill the parameters of a high-quality exhibit, in the Judges’ opinion, in order to win aFirst Place Award in that class. Likewise, if there are only two exhibits within a class, it does not guarantee a First Placeand Second Place winner.SCIENTIFIC DIVISIONNEW SCIENTIFIC CLASSES ADDED: To encourage new shell collectors, to increase awareness of environmentalissues impacting mollusks, and to include self-collected worldwide shells, three new scientific exhibit classes have beencreated for the 2022 Sanibel Shell ShowThe “First Time Scientific Exhibitor” class is for any person over the age of 18 who has never exhibited in a recognizedshell show prior to the current Sanibel Shell Show. The “Environmental Awareness” class was created to bring attention tohow mollusks are impacted by issues including, but not limited to, pollution, ocean acidification, climate change, habitatdestruction, and collecting practices pertaining to sustainability. For more information see pages 5 and 8. The third newscientific exhibit class is “Worldwide Shells - Self-collected.”RULE 13. Total exhibit width is limited to 40 feet. Every effort is made to avoid wrapping exhibits. Note- If the width ofthe exhibit changes from what is stated on the entry form, the exhibitor is required to notify the Scientific Chair no laterthan two weeks prior to the shell show. Failure to do so may result in disqualification of the exhibit.BEST OF THE BLUES: Limited to any exhibit that has previously won a Blue Ribbon at any past Sanibel Shell Show.This exhibit cannot have won a major award at any shell show. These exhibits are eligible for the du Pont Trophy and theConchologists of America Award.SANIBEL PLATINUM AWARD: Limited to exhibits that have previously won any major award, such as du Pont, C.O.A.,Smithsonian or American Museum of Natural History Award, Masters, Mote Gold, or Clench at any shell show with theexception of the People’s Choice Award and Shell of the Show Award. Exhibits that have previously won a SanibelSuperstar Award are not eligible for this award.VERY IMPORTANT: It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to notify the Scientific Chair if the exhibit wins a major awardelsewhere after the entry form is submitted.ARTISTIC DIVISIONE-MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ARTISTIC DIVISION.RULE 30. A PHOTOGRAPH OF EACH ENTRY IS REQUIRED. AN APPLICATION WITHOUT A PHOTOGRAPH OFEACH ENTRY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED NOR SPACE RESERVED IN YOUR NAME. Please include a photograph ofyour exhibit(s) so we can complete the application process and confirm that your space in the show has been reserved.Photographs are used solely to determine if the exhibit is in the correct class.RULE 24. DRAPING. Cloth draped on an easel or riser is not permitted. Arranging the exhibits for presentation andjudging often necessitates moving them. Draping makes this very difficult to do, if not impossible.OCTAGON SHADOWBOX: All shell art created in an octagon shadowbox will be considered a Sailor’s Valentine and canonly be entered in a Sailor’s Valentine class.LOOSE SAND IN OR AROUND AN EXHIBIT IS PROHIBITED.2
2022 SANIBEL SHELL SHOW RULESGENERAL RULES – Applicable to both Scientific and Artistic Division Exhibits1. Exhibitor may enter more than one class, but only one entry per class.2. Entry applications are accepted on a space-available basis. They will be accepted in the order in which they arereceived. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to select the appropriate entry class. Entry class may not be changedafter the Application Due Date except with approval of the Division Chairperson.3. The contents of each exhibit must be the property of the exhibitor – no borrowed specimens or art pieces. When anexhibit is a collaboration, the names of all exhibitors shall appear on the entry forms.4. Because judging is anonymous, the exhibitor’s name or photos of themselves must not be visible on any exhibit untilafter judging is completed. This is especially pertinent to the artist’s name or initials on individual artistic exhibit items.5. Exhibitors shall check in and set up exhibits at the Sanibel Community House at 2173 Periwinkle Way onlystbetween the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Tuesday, March 1 , 2022. Each exhibitor is responsible for obtaininghis/her own help for carrying in his/her exhibit(s). Exhibitors must move their vehicle to the parking lot across the streetafter unloading. Immediately after setting up exhibits, exhibitors must exit the display rooms unless he/she is workingwith a Chairperson of the Shell Show. If an exhibitor cannot check in until after 4:00 PM, the exhibitor may make specialarrangements with the Division Chairperson to check in later.6. Arrangement and exact placement of exhibits will be determined by Shell Show officials and not by exhibitors.Accordingly, no exhibitor shall move or otherwise handle another’s exhibit. Exhibitors may not handle their ownexhibits while the show is open to the public without permission from the Shell Show Chairperson.7. During the show, no exhibit or portion thereof may be removed. Anyone removing an exhibit prior to the showclosing will be excluded from exhibiting in future shell shows.th8. Exhibitors must remove all exhibits between the hours of 4:15 PM and 6:00 PM on Saturday, March 5 . Pleasenote the 4:15 PM time. We allow 15 minutes to clear the public and exhibitors for an orderly takedown. ScientificExhibitors must re-enter through the west facing double doors. Artistic Exhibitors must re-enter through the double doorsfacing Periwinkle Way. Exhibitors must inform Shell Show officials if someone other than the exhibitor isremoving their exhibit. Shell Show officials will remove exhibits not removed by 6:00 PM. Exhibitor will then beresponsible for retrieval of his/her exhibit. Exhibitor is responsible for obtaining his/her own help on carrying outhis/her exhibit(s).9. Evaluation of the merits of exhibits and the giving of awards is solely the responsibility of the Judges, whose decisionswill be final. Awards in each class will be given only to the extent that the Judges determine exhibits are of sufficientmerit.10. Noncompetitive exhibits may be entered in the show with permission of and at the sole discretion of the DivisionChairperson. They will be allowed only on a space-available basis with priority always given to competitive exhibits.11. Suggestions or complaints concerning the show must be directed to the Shell Show Chairpersons only. Anyunsportsmanlike conduct on the part of any exhibitor will be discussed at the next meeting of the SanibelCaptiva Shell Club Board of Directors and appropriate action will be taken, including possible expulsion fromfuture shows for a minimum of one year or perhaps longer.12. DISCLAIMER POLICY: Exhibitor agrees and recognizes the Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club and the Sanibel CommunityAssociation shall not under any circumstances be responsible for damage to or loss of the exhibitor’s property. Thisincludes but is not limited to exhibits, items for sale, and personal property of the exhibitor or his/her staff or guests. Itincludes losses of every nature including but not limited to damage, destruction, and theft. We encourage exhibitors toto obtain insurance to cover such potential losses.13. Unsigned Entry Forms will not be processed.3
SCIENTIFIC DIVISION RULES – Applicable to Scientific Division Exhibits only.14. All scientific exhibit tables are 2 feet 6 inches (30 inches) deep, front to back.15. Total exhibit width is limited to 40 feet. Every effort is made to avoid wrapping exhibits. Note - If the widthof the exhibit changes from what is stated on the entry form, the exhibitor is required to notify the Scientific Chair no laterthan two weeks prior to the shell show. Failure to do so may result in disqualification of the exhibit.16. If an exhibit includes an upright poster or panel, its height from tabletop shall not exceed 36 inches, includingsupports, and its back shall be plain and finished, preferably in a dark color, so as not to detract from exhibits on the otherside of the back-to-back tables.17. The entire exhibit must be in enclosed cases except for the backboards. These cases may or may not have theability to be locked during the show. They should be unlocked for judging so that Judges can remove and examineindividual specimens, as they deem necessary. If the exhibitor chooses to keep the exhibit cases locked during judging,he/she recognizes that his/her exhibit may receive a lesser award if Judges wanted, but were unable, to removespecimens for examination. A single specimen within an exhibit in any class that is too large to be in an enclosed casemay be entered with approval of the Scientific Chairperson.18. Specimens must not be sprayed or coated with acrylic, lacquer or other artificial glazes.19. An exhibit that received a First Place Award at a previous Sanibel Shell Show is ineligible as a competitive exhibit inthe same category unless the exhibit has been changed more than fifty percent.20. “Self-collected” means personally collected from the species’ natural habitat; personally retrieved on a boat from atrap, net or dredge; or personally retrieved on shore from beach drift or scallop dump. “Self-collected” does not includeloaned, gifted, purchased or traded specimens. “Self-collected” specimens may be designated by a red star or dot on thelabel if they are not in a self-collected exhibit class.21. All specimens must be labeled with full scientific name (genus, species or subspecies, author, date) and localitywhere collected. A diagrammatic chart, like the sample below may be used for labeling.Genus SpeciesAuthor DateOliva sayana Ravenel, 1834Lettered OliveGasparilla Island, FloridaLow tide at night, 1994Scientific NameCommon Name - optionalLocality Where CollectedOther Pertinent Data – optional(a) Genus & Species: The Latin or Latinized names are in italic. The genus name is capitalized. The speciesname is not capitalized. Leave space between genus and species name as shown above.(b) Author & Date: The person who first described and named the species and the year of authorship. Whenauthor and date are in parenthesis, it means that the species has been reclassified into a genus different fromthe one in which the author originally placed it.(c) Current scientific shell name: The WoRM website has the currently accepted name of the shell.Website: http://www.marinespecies.orgNOTE: Remember to add a brief description of your exhibit(s) on the entry form in the space provided followingthe measurements of your exhibit. This is to help us ensure that your exhibit is in the right class.4
S CI E NTI FI C JUDG I NG CRI T E RI AAll Scientific Exhibits at the Sanibel Shell Show will be judged by our Judges, in accordance with the recommendedstandards for judging, as outlined in the American Conchologist, March 2001 issue. Clear criteria are important forexhibitors, when creating an exhibit, and Judges during the judging process to provide a clear, systematic basis forjudging. See criteria below.SCIENTIFIC/SPECIMENS MULTIPLE SHELL EXHIBITSAesthetics1. Attractiveness2. NeatnessSpecimen1. Choice of Specimen2. CompletenessLabels and Text1. Correct spelling2. Correct punctuationEducational Value1. Clarity2. Scientific Accuracy3. Interest / OriginalitySCIENTIFIC / SPECIMEN SINGLE SHELL EXHIBITSSpecimen1. Quality and rarityLabel1. Correct informationDisplay1. Attractiveness and neatnessINFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO CREATE A SHELL SHOW EXHIBIT:If you have never created an exhibit for a shell show before or would like a refresher, check out this informativepresentation with ideas about different ways to make a presentation. This is courtesy of John Timmerman ofthe North Carolina Shell Club and can be found at the following 0JT1.htmFor other tips about creating an exhibit, contact Shell Show Co-Chair Joyce Matthys at 503-871-1082 or via emailjoycematthys1@gmail.com.5
ARTISTIC DIVISION RULES – Applicable to Artistic Division Exhibits only.22. All artistic exhibit tables are 2 feet 6 inches (30 inches) deep, front to back.23. Exhibits must be entirely the work of the exhibitor. No kits allowed. When an exhibit is a collaboration, thenames of all exhibitors must appear on the entry form.24. Exhibitor will provide the following: any needed easel, stand, etc. for tabletop exhibits; picture wire hanger onwall hung exhibits (no saw-tooth hangers are permitted,) and a 12-foot extension cord for electric exhibits.Sailor’s Valentines should be displayed on a secure stand or easel.25. Tabletop easel is required. Class 62, 63, 64, 65, 93, 94, 95 and 96 require a tabletop easel not to exceed15 inches in depth or 2 inches wider or higher than the exhibit being displayed. Cloth draped on an easelor riser is prohibited.26. Exhibits must consist mainly of shells and/or other sea life except Classes 64, 65, 95 and 96 that do not allowshells, and Classes 50 & 80 that do not require shells. Exhibits in Classes 50, 63, 80 & 94 must have a shelltheme as their primary content.27. A professional exhibitor is one who has sold, or offered for sale, his/her work through galleries, shops, shows,at home or any other outlets, whether he/she has a tax number and regardless of total sales volume or income.28. Exhibits without dimensions on the entry form will NOT be accepted. Make sure they are on your entry form.29. An exhibit that received a First Place Award at a previous Sanibel Shell Show is ineligible as a competitiveexhibit in the same category unless that exhibit is more than fifty percent new.30. A professional exhibitor may exhibit in a hobbyist class provided the exhibit is a medium that is substantiallyand clearly different from the exhibitor’s professional medium or media. For example: One who has made andsold sailor’s valentines, mosaics, and/or flowers but has never sold photographs or needlework may enterhis/her photographs or needlework in a hobbyist class.31. A PHOTOGRAPH OF EACH ENTRY IS REQUIRED. An application without a photograph of each entrywill not be accepted or space reserved in your name. Please include a photograph of your exhibit(s) so wecan complete the application process and confirm that your space in the show has been reserved. Photographsare used solely to determine if the exhibit is in the correct class.32. No-Show Rule: If for some reason you will not be exhibiting all the entries listed on your entry form,you must contact the Artistic Chairperson on or before February 18, 2022, and identify the exhibits beingwithdrawn. Likewise, you must contact the Artistic Chairperson if you are not going to participate in the show.33. Should you fail to send notification by the deadline that you are not bringing all the exhibits listed on your entryform or you are not going to participate in the show, you will be considered a “No-Show” and will be issued a“No-Show Warning.” A second “No-Show Warning” will result in a restriction that will prevent you from enteringthe show for period of one year.34. Exhibit Description Placard is limited to 4" x 6". A placard exceeding this size will be removed.35. After judging is complete, professional artistic exhibitors may display business cards next to theirexhibit at a cost of 50 per exhibit. If your exhibit will be hung on the wall, please provide a holder that canbe attached to the hanging chain. Please make your check payable to the Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club andinclude it with your entry form or mail it to Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club, P.O. Box 355, Sanibel Island, Florida33957. No exhibit may be sold during the show with the exception of the work of commercial vendors.Note: Artistic exhibits will be judged on the following criteria:1. Quality of craftsmanship - 50%2. Quality and choice of material used - 25%3. Arrangement, beauty, and originality of creation – 25%6
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EXHIBIT CLASSES – SCIENTIFIC DIVISION2022 SANIBEL SHELL SHOWSee General Rules 1 through 13 and Scientific Rules 14 through 21STUDENT CLASSES1. GRADES K-6. Shells and/or sea life. Multiple or single shell. Worldwide. Any source2. GRADES 7-12. Shells and/or sea life. Multiple or single shell. Worldwide. Any sourceSINGLE SHELL CLASSES – One specimen only3. SANIBEL-CAPTIVA – Self-collected4. FLORIDA-CARIBBEAN – Self-collected5. FLORIDA-CARIBBEAN – Any source6. WORLDWIDE – Self-collected7. WORLDWIDE – Any source8. UNUSUAL VARIANTS (Albino, freak, etc.) – Any source9. FOSSIL (Shells and/or other Sea Life) – Any source10. SEA LIFE (other than shells) – Coral, echinoderm, etc. – Any sourceMULTIPLE SHELL CLASSES – Two or More .25.26.27.SANIBEL-CAPTIVA – Self-collectedFLORIDA-CARIBBEAN – Self-collectedFLORIDA-CARIBBEAN – Any sourceWORLDWIDE – Self-collectedWORLDWIDE – Any sourceONE SUPERFAMILY or FAMILY or SUBFAMILY – Any sourceONE GENUS – Any sourceONE SPECIES to show COLOR, FORM and/or GROWTH – Self-collectedONE SPECIES to show COLOR, FORM and/or GROWTH – Any sourceEDUCATIONAL. Intended primarily to teach. Any sourceLAND or FRESH WATER SHELLS – Any sourceUNUSUAL VARIANTS (Albino, freak, etc.) – Any sourceFOSSILS (Shells and/or other Sea Life) – Any sourceSEA LIFE OTHER THAN SHELLS – Coral, echinoderm, etc. – Any sourceSPECIAL – An exhibit that does not fit into any of the above classesMINIATURES – Adult shells only, maximum size 1 inch. May be a general, regional, or specialized collection.FIRST TIME SCIENTIFIC EXHIBITOR: Any person over the age of 18 who has not exhibited in a recognizedshell show prior to the current Sanibel Shell Show. This category applies to the first year of exhibiting only.28. ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS - The objective of this class is to bring attention to how mollusks are impactedby issues including, but not limited to: pollution, ocean acidification, climate change, habitat destruction, andcollecting practices pertaining to sustainability. Any source.Examples:a. How invasive Apple snails devastate the native populations and how they affect the wetlandsand marshes they live inb. The effect warmer waters have on mollusksc. The impact of microplastics on mollusks and marine lifeSINGLE SHELL OR MULTIPLE SHELL CLASS29. BEST OF THE BLUES. Limited to any exhibit that has previously won a Blue Ribbon at any past Sanibel ShellShow and has not won a major award at any shell show. These exhibits are eligible for the du Pont Trophy andthe Conchologists of America Award.30. SANIBEL PLATINUM AWARD. Limited to exhibits that have previously won any major award, such as du Pont,C.O.A., Smithsonian or American Museum of Natural History Award, Masters, Mote Gold, or Clench at any shellshow. Exhibits in this class are not eligible for any additional award except “Shell of the Show” and the “People’sChoice Award.” Exhibits that have previously won a Sanibel Superstar Award are not eligible for this award.8
SCIENTIFIC DIVISION SPECIAL AWARDS2022 SANIBEL SHELL SHOWDU PONT TROPHYThis annual award is a plaque presented by the Delaware Museum of Natural History to the most outstanding exhibit ofmollusks judged as contributing most to the success of the show and is most instructive and inspiring to visitors becauseof attractiveness, educational value and scientific accuracy. It may be given only to a blue-ribbon winning exhibit that hasnot been awarded another major award in the present show. The purpose of this award is to advance the cause ofamateur Malacology by encouraging the entry of exhibits that will stimulate public interest and increase appreciation of thehobby and the scientific study of mollusks. It may be from Classes 1 – 29CONCHOLOGISTS OF AMERICA AWARDThis award consists of a plaque and a pin presented by the Conchologists of America to the scientific exhibit that showsoverall excellence and best furthers interest in shells and shell collecting. It may be given only to a blue-ribbon winningexhibit that has not been awarded another major award in the present show. It may be from Classes 1 - 29.BEST SANIBEL-CAPTIVA SHELLS – SELF-COLLECTEDThis is an engraved prism-effect award presented to the best Sanibel-Captiva Shells in any class.BEST FLORIDA-CARIBBEAN SHELLS – ANY SOURCEThis is an engraved prism-effect award presented to the best Florida-Caribbean Shells, any source, in Classes 12 and 13.BEST WORLDWIDE SHELLS – ANY SOURCEThis prism-effect engraved award is presented to the best Exhibit in Classes 14 and 15.BEST FOSSILS EXHIBIT – ANY SOURCEThis is an engraved prism-effect award presented to the best Exhibit in Class 23.MARILYN NORTHROP AWARD: SHELL OF SHOW - SELF-COLLECTEDThis engraved prism-effect award is presented to the exhibit that, in the opinion of the Judges, is the best Self-collectedSingle Shell included in any exhibit. It is awarded for rarity and the condition of the specimen.EUGENE AND EVELYN SPENCER AWARDThis engraved prism-effect award is given to the exhibit that represents the best Single South Pacific Shell in any exhibit.SHELL OF SHOW – ANY SOURCEThis engraved prism-effect award is presented to the exhibit that, in the opinion of the Judges, represents the best singleshell from any source in any exhibit. It is awarded for rarity and the condition of the specimen.SHELL OF SHOW – FOSSILThis engraved prism-effect award is presented to the exhibit that, in the opinion of the Judges, represents the best singleshell fossil included in any exhibit.ELSIE MALONE AWARDThis engraved prism-effect award is presented to the best Young Scientist Exhibit in Classes 1 and 2.ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AWARDThis engraved prism-effect award is given to the best exhibit in Class 28.BEST OF THE BLUESThis award is a special Rosette Ribbon presented to the best Entry in Class 29. This is limited to any exhibit that haspreviously won a Blue Ribbon at any past Sanibel Shell Show and has not won a major award at any shell show. Theseexhibits are eligible for the du Pont Trophy and the Conchologists of America Award.Continued on page 109
Scientific Division Special Awards continued from page 9SANIBEL PLATINUM AWARDThis is an engraved Blue Wave Crystal award presented to the best Entry in Class 30. It is limited to exhibits that havepreviously won any broad-category major award, such as the Masters, du Pont, C.O.A., Bosch, Mote, Clench, MastersAward, or other similar major award at any shell show. Entries for the Platinum Award compete only for this one award inthe show with the exception of the People’s Choice Award and Shell of the Show Award.PEOPLES’ CHOICE AWARD – SCIENTIFICThis is an engraved Crystal flame with jewel award presented to the scientific exhibit voted most outstanding by thepublic.JUDGE’S SPECIAL RIBBONSThese special Rosette Ribbons awarded individually by each Scientific Judge to any scientific exhibit.JUDGES’ MERIT RIBBONThis is a special Rosette Ribbon awarded to a non-blue-ribbon scientific exhibit that both Judges agreed was noteworthyof recognition.10
SCIENTIFIC DIVISION ENTRY FORM – 2022 SANIBEL SHELL SHOWENTRY FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 14, 2022Early DECEMBER address Please print NAME:MAILING ADDRESS:CITY: STATE: ZIP:PHONE (December)PHONE (February)E-MAIL:If you are age seventeen or under, indicate age and grade:LEAVEBLANKCLASSNUMBERNO.OFCASESOVERALL EXHIBIT SIZEHEIGHT DEPTHWIDTH(A)(B)(C)IncludingBackboardDESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT & MAJOR AWARDSWON FROM OTHER SHELL SHOWS, IF ANYIf entering Class 27, indicate below the award (du Pont, COA, Smithsonian, etc.) that qualifies your exhibit for entry,and the name of the show and year in which the award was conferred. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to notify theScientific Chair if the exhibit wins a major award after the entry form is submitted.AWARD: SHOW: YEAR:DISCLAIMER POLICY: Exhibitor agrees and recognizes the Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club and the Sanibel CommunityAssociation shall not under any circumstances be responsible for damage to or loss of the exhibitor’s property. Thisincludes but is not limited to exhibits, items for sale, and personal property of the exhibitor or his/her staff or guests. Itincludes losses of every nature including but not limited to damage, destruction, and theft. Exhibitor acknowledgeshaving been advised to obtain insurance to cover such potential losses.I have read the Shell Show Rules and agree to abide by them. I understand that the Sanibel Community Association andthe Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club accept no responsibility for loss or damage of any exhibit or part thereof.SIGNED: DATE:Is this your first time exhibiting at the Sanibel Shell Show?YES:NO: EMAIL OR MAIL SCIENTIFIC ENTRY FORM TO DIANE THOMAS AT ADDRESS BELOW Before October 1, 2021After October 1, 2021Email: funlab2@aol.com992 Railborne Drive, Sparks, NV 8943419681 Summerlin Rd. #33, Fort Myers, FL 33908Cell Phone: 775-742-455511
HOBBYIST EXHIBIT CLASSES – ARTISTIC DIVISION2022 SANIBEL SHELL SHOWSee General Rules 1 through 13 and Artistic Rules 22 through 35TABLETOP ONLY 4.55.56.57.58.59.60.61.FLOWER ARRANGEMENT MADE OF SHELLS. Shells only. Maximum 30 in. high x 24 in. wide. Tabletop only.FLOWER ARRANGEMENT. Sea life with or without shells. Maximum 30 in. high x 24 in. wide. Tabletop only.SINGLE FLOWER. Shells and/or sea life. Maximum 24 in. high. Tabletop only.SINGLE STEM OF FLOWERS. Shells and/or sea life. Maximum 24 in. high. Tabletop only.MINIATURE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT. Shells and/or sea life. Maximum 3 in. x 3 in. x 3 in. Tabletop onlyPresentation encouraged.MINIATURE PICTURE. Shells and/or sea life. Maximum 6 in. x 8 in. Tabletop only.LAMP. Single Lamp. Shells and/or sea life. Maximum 36 in. high x 24 in. wide. Tabletop only.TREE OR TOPIARY. Single non-holiday tree or topiary. Shells and/or sea life. NO LIGHTS. Maximum 30 in. high x24 in. wide. Tabletop only.JEWELRY. Single piece of jewelry in a covered case. Shell and/or sea life related. Maximum 24 in. wide. Tabletoponly.JEWELRY. Multiple pieces of jewelry in a covered case. Shell and/or sea life related. Limited to 8 pieces. Maximum24 in. wide. Tabletop only.SHELL-RELATED NEEDLECRAFT. Includes all forms of sewing, quilting, knitting, needlepoint, small pieces ofclothing etc. Shell and/or sea life related. No kits. Maximum 30 in. high x 24 in. wide. Tabletop only.HOLIDAY DECORATION. Any holiday of your choice. Tree, wreath, picture, etc. Shells and/or sea life. Maximum30 in. high x 24 in. wide. Tabletop only.SINGLE SAILOR’S VALENTINE. Octagonal case. Shells and/or sea life. Minimum 7 inches. Maximum 14 inches.Tabletop only.SINGLE SAILOR’S VALENTINE. Octagonal case. Shells and/or sea life. Minimum 15 inches. Maximum 28 inches.Tabletop only.SINGLE MINIATURE SAILOR’S VALENTINE. Octagonal case. Shells and/or sea life. Three
OCTAGON SHADOWBOX: All shell art created in an octagon shadowbox will be considered a Sailor's Valentine and can only be entered in a Sailor's Valentine class. . to obtain insurance to cover such potential losses. 13. Unsigned Entry Forms will not be processed. 4
