CALLING ALL PEZ ARTISTS

CALLING ALL PEZ ARTISTS

by Gary Barbuto

Pez collectors everywhere will be looking towards PEZcific Coast Convention in 2017. Not only for the latest Pez finds, but this year they are hosting a Charity Pez Art Contest...with proceeds going to a great cause.

Q: What is "Create! Donate! Celebrate!"?

This is an exciting opportunity for artists to donate their artwork to charity, get amazing recognition for their talents...oh and get a chance to WIN Pez prizes.

This year's theme is simply:

PEZ

Artwork can be in any medium; Paint, woodworking, fabric...you name it. This event offers artists, guests and even the dealers a chance to participate.

Q: Why an Art Contest?

There are some really talented Pez artists out there. You've seen them on Facebook and at conventions. There must be dozens more that we don't even know about. Their talent deserves to be seen...and appreciated.

Imagine an Art Gallery filled with amazing PEZ creations. Guests can then walk around and choose their favorites. Afterwards, guests will have the opportunity to bid of these amazing pieces during the Live / Silent auction - with all the proceeds going to charity!

Q: What can the Artists win?

You'll like this. We're excited to announce that the winning artists will win PEZcific shopping sprees.

First Place - $100, Second - $50 and Third - $25. The Shopping Sprees are good at ANY dealer attending PEZcific. (Room hopping just got a little sweeter)

We also have the PEZcific Choice Award...this is where convention guests decide the winner.

Winners of all prize awards will be announced Friday evening, during Pez Bingo.

Q: What about artists that cannot attend?

Great news! For artists unable to make it to PEZcific in 2017, we're happy to announce that their shopping spree prize will be via PEZ5150. View more by visiting http://www.snowcrest.net/tina/. Tina Gunsauls has a wonderful PEZ selection to choose from. 

Q: What are the 2 important things to know before entering?

1. Artists must complete the official entry form, available by e-mail. 

Send request to 

pez_czar1@yahoo.com.

Artist may enter up to 2 entries, but each piece

requires it's own entry form.

2. Deadline to receive ALL entries is January 31, 2017. Walk-in entries will not be accepted.

Q: Why a January 31st deadline?

We'll need to know how many pieces are entered well before the convention. Plus we need to create the listings, take photos of each piece, and create the guest voting sheets. For this reason, all entries must be mailed in advance.

Q: Where does the money go to?

The charity is Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, which benefits children with cancer and their families. For more details, please visit http://rmhcsc.org/camp/.

Q: Any last words?

I would LOVE to receive entries from all over the world. Japan, Israel, England, Spain, Austria...can you imagine the beautiful work submitted? This Art Contest is about having fun - and being creative.

To all who enter...thank you for helping our charity fund raiser.

Good luck!

-Gary B.