Bonsai Open

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Bonsai Open

Open to all Australian bonsai artists, the Bonsai Open is an annual premier “Australian” bonsai competition.
To ensure exceptional bonsai are exhibited alongside the Central Coast Bonsai Club’s annual show, a significant prize pool is being offered:
1st Place $3,000
2nd Place $1,000
3rd Place $ 500
Best Australian native tree bonsai $ 500 + $200 Native yamadori voucher from “Tree Makers”
The competition will be judged by Tony Bebb (Qld), one of Australia’s top bonsai artists.
Refer to the attached Guideline and Entry Form for application details.
A superb display of bonsai, demonstrations by Tony Bebb, Andrew Edge and Hugh Grant, vendor sales areas, club members & guest sales tables, raffles and sponsor sales tables are sure to draw large crowds of bonsai enthusiasts.
Accommodation (Discounted prices & complimentary bus transport to and from the venue) will be announced shortly.
For those travelling by car or bus, there is ample parking space available.
So….be part of the fun and enter a tree, or two, or three……….
If you do not intend to enter a tree, make sure you pencil the date in your calendar, - it’s a “date not to be missed”.
Proudly brought to you by the Central Coast Bonsai Club
(Bonsai Society of the Central Coast Inc)
Further information contact: bonsaiopen@centralcoastbonsai.org.au
Enquiries: bonsaiopen@centralcoastbonsai.org.au Revised 28/3/19
Exhibitor Rules and Guidelines
VENUE: “The Show Room” Mingara Recreational Club, Tumbi Umbi NSW
View some of Australia’s best bonsai, demonstrations by some of Australia’s top bonsai artists or purchase goods from a wide variety of sellers.
Proudly presented by
Central Coast Bonsai Club
(Bonsai Society of the Central Coast Inc) Enquiries: bonsaiopen@centralcoastbonsai.org.au
Bonsai Open
The Central Coast Bonsai Club proudly presents the “Bonsai Open”, a competition open to all Australian bonsai artists.
The Bonsai Open will be an annual event, held in conjunction with the Central Coast Bonsai Club’s Annual Show. We intend to promote the art of bonsai by bringing together the best bonsai in Australia in a display of excellence.
In 2019, cash prizes will be offered in addition to an attractive trophy.
• • 1st Prize $3,000
• • 2nd Prize $1,000
• • 3rd Prize $ 500
• • Best Australian Native $ 500 + $200 Native yamadori voucher from “Tree Makers”
Exhibitor Guidelines
Electronic entries must be submitted as outlined by the following process.
1. Selection Process
2. Exhibit Guide
3. Important Dates
4. Logistics
1. Selection Process
The selection process consists of two phases:
• a) Preselection (free)
• b) Acceptance (subject to $20 fee per entry – if entry is accepted)
• a) Pre-Selection
• i. Bonsai artists may submit multiple “pre-selection” entries using the designated entry form. No fee is required to apply for entry.
ii. Photographs (1 – 2MB jpeg) against a plain background must accompany each entry: a. Single bonsai (front, left & right-hand view)
b. Multi Point & Shohin display (Front view of display) + (front, left & right-hand view of each tree)
c. All Photographs are to be clearly labelled to identify the tree, view shown and owner.

An application will not be “Accepted” until formal advice is provided by Central Coast Bonsai Club.
• b) Acceptance
• i. The Central Coast Bonsai Club selection panel will review applications and advise an applicant if a tree is “Accepted” or “Rejected” for exhibition in 2019.
• ii. Upon receiving an offer to exhibit, the applicant will promptly pay a $20 fee admission fee per accepted “bonsai” or “grouping”. Once the acceptance / admission fee(s) has been paid and all conditions met, the application will be deemed accepted.
2. Exhibit Guide
Entries for the Bonsai Open should comply with one of 3 general display forms;
• a) Single Point Display
• b) Multi Point Display
• c) Shohin Display
Each of the above displays are considered as one (1) entry. By way of example:
• • Entering 1 single tree and 1 multi-point display of 2 trees, equates as two (2) entries; or
• • Entering 2 trees as a Multi-point display and a shohin display of 6 trees, equates to two (2) entries also.
Enquiries: bonsaiopen@centralcoastbonsai.org.au
In terms of displays, the following descriptions are offered to assist in completing the entry form.
• a) Single Point Display
A single point display is typically described as a single tree, displayed with the accompaniment of an Accent element such as Soe, Kusamono, stone, figure, or similar creative element.
This type of display is preferred for a medium to very large tree. The accompanying element is traditional positioned on the side in which the directional movement of the tree is heading
All elements should be displayed on supportive
devices such as stands
• b) Multi Point display
A Multi-point display is typically described as an exhibit of up to 3 trees. One tree will be medium to large in size, the other will be small to medium in size, and if a third tree is utilised it will be very small in size or may be an Accent element (as described above).
Typically the two main trees will have directional movement toward one another and the small tree or Accent element will be positioned in between the larger trees.
All elements should be displayed on supportive devices such as stands Enquiries: bonsaiopen@centralcoastbonsai.org.au
• c) Shohin Display
A Shohin display is described as a collection of Shohin trees and accompanying Accent elements exhibited in a cohesive formation.
Each shohin is less than 20cm high (as measured from top of pot to apex).
Due to the lack of a definitive global definition for Shohin, it is possible that unique Shohin may be admitted if their height is up to 25cm (as measured from the top of pot to apex). The Central Coast Bonsai Club is authorised make such a decision and no correspondence or discussion will be entered into.
If comprised of 3 trees, the Shohin display will typically be displayed in a similar manner as a “Multi-Point display”.
If more than 3 trees are incorporated, the display will often incorporate a rack of shelving system. There are numerous arrangements for multiple Shohin which incorporate a rack or shelving system Shohin and the exhibitor is encouraged to refer to the many publications to optimise their exhibit.
All elements should be displayed on supportive devices such as stands
• d) Space Allocation
The Central Coast Bonsai Club intend to provide suitable facilities for the show including allocation of space, tables, table covers to ensure exhibits are displayed to their best advantage. Exhibitors should provide and ensure that entries are displayed with stands and associated accents plants, figurines or stones.
3. Important Dates
i. Closing date for entries: 15th June 2019
ii. No late entries will be accepted.
iii. Notification of the outcome of the preselection process: 15th July 2019
iv. Closing Date for payment of qualifying entries: 31st July 2019
4. Logistics
The Bonsai Open will be held at Mingara Club, Tumbi Umbi, NSW on Saturday 7th September 2019 from 9am – 5 pm. Central Coast Bonsai club contact owners of Accepted trees / displays in relation to logistics. For the avoidance of doubt, owners must ensure that all accepted trees are delivered to the venue on Friday 6th September between 3-5pm. No exhibit may be dismantled or removed until the event closes at 5pm on Saturday 7th September. Owners must promptly dismantle / remove all trees / displays upon conclusion of the event. Enquiries: bonsaiopen@centralcoastbonsai.org.au