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Get out your needle and thread, glue gun, fabric, beads, and paint. The Creative Cups™ Design Exhibition invites individuals of all ages and levels of artistic talent to create a decorated and themed "bra art" for a thought-provoking art exhibition fund raising event to benefit the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. Since its inception 28 years ago, the program has been at the forefront by providing counseling and outreach for breast cancer patients and their families. Submitted creations must be received by November 1, 2008 to be included in the auction/gala to be held on March 19, 2009 in Adelphi's Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. This life-affirming celebration will feature bras that are transformed by their creators into works of art. Creative Cups™ celebrates the lives of those living with breast cancer and those we have lost to this terrible disease.
The Creative Cups™ event was inspired by Victoria Brown, who, along with a group of her friends, created the ArtBras exhibit to bring attention to women's wellness.
How to Enter:
There will be a non-refundable $15 fee per bra to enter Creative Cups™. Make check payable to: Adelphi Breast Cancer Program/Creative Cups™. Please include the title of your bra on the printable and downloadable registration form at http://creativecups.adelphi.edu and mail to: Adelphi Breast Cancer Program/Creative Cups™, Adelphi University, 1 South Avenue, P.O. Box 701, Garden City, NY 11530.
Use a new padded 36C bra with underwire as a base for your design.
There are no parameters for theme or design. Embellishments, different techniques, and distinct mediums used for construction will enhance the Creative Cups™ design. However, the Creative Cups™ bras must be created in a tasteful style. The Creative Cups™ committee reserves the right to refuse to display any designed bra.
The entire bra (including front, back, both straps, and sides must be completely covered, painted, or embellished) so that no natural fabric is exposed. Designers have the option to remove the straps. Depending on the entry, whether suspended or sitting on display, it is important for the inside of the bra to be attractive.
Only non-perishable materials may be used. Please do not stitch the back of the bra closed.
Each creation must include a name tag with the designer's name and the title of the bra attached to the inside of the bra.
Each bra must include a paragraph (250 words or less) on what inspired the creation. The story can share the designer's inspiration or a dedication to a special individual. The Creative Cups™ committee encourages designers to connect their stories in some way to breast cancer.
Please make certain that the bra is designed to withstand shipping and a limited amount of careful handling as the committee will not be able to make repairs. Entries must be received by November 1, 2008.
The Creative Cups™ committee reserves the right to refuse any bra that does not meet the criteria and guidelines for the contest.
For more information about this or the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, visit http://creativecups.adelphi.edu or call (800) 877-8077.
