MABA 202TWO Tree Registration

8900 North Kildeer Court,Milwaukee WI 53209

23 June, 2022

Description

Tree Registration for MABA 202TWO is open. Please read through the requirements carefully. 1. Only full registrants may submit a tree for the exhibit. 2. Entries will be divided into 3 classes for judging: • Professional – Vendors and artists who intend to make a living in the bonsai community. (Representing approximately 10% of exhibit.) • Novice – Presenting a tree representing a beginner skillset. (Representing approximately 20% of exhibit.) • Open – all others exhibitors. (Representing approximately 70% of exhibit.) 3. Open and Professional exhibitors must have maintained the tree as a bonsai for two winters. 4. Two trees may be entered for consideration. A second tree from the same exhibitor will only be accepted if space allows. 5. Each tree (or shohin display) entered must have a completed application form. 6. Entries will be accepted only between April 1 and May 15, 2022. 7. All material must be at the convention hotel by Thursday, June 23rd at 2:00 pm. (Notify the chairperson if this causes a hardship.). 8. Trees must be ready for display, clean, healthy and pest free. 9. Display stand, small figure, scroll, viewing stone and/or accent plant may be included. 10. Exhibitor must stay with their tree until all labels are completed and display is arranged. 11. François Jeker and Ted Matson will judge and critique trees. The decision of the judges is final. 12. No entries may be removed prior to the close of the show on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at noon. 13. Entries must be picked up between 12:00pm and 2:00pm on Sunday, June 26, 2022 14. To view which trees species are considered for the ABS North American trees see website: http://www.treesofnorthamerica.net 15. To view which tree species are considered for the MABA Best Indigenous grown trees: http://www.milwaukeebonsai.org/maba/MABA_Criteria.pdf MABA/Milwaukee 202Two will be awarding the following prestigious awards: • Professional • Best of Show • Two Novice • Four Open • Best Display • MABA award for Best Indigenous grown tree • American Bonsai Society (ABS) Award of Merit for the best native American Tree • North American Bonsai Federation (NABF) Award