Art Of The Cowboy Makers 2012

[Casey Jordan]

To all Makers, We are currently taking applications for our 4th Annual Art of the Cowboy Makers contest in Loveland, Colorado June 15-17.Need not be present to enter and your entry may be for sale or not. Due to popular request we have added a Chap category for 2012.2012 Categories: Boots - Braiding - Chaps - Engraving - Hats - Leather Carving - Saddles - Spurs - Youth

* Must have 7 contestants entered in a single category by 12/31/2011 to keep that category

in the contest. If the category is canceled, all paid deposits/entries in that category will be

refunded.

* 9 Categories – Boots, Braiding, Chaps, Engraving, Hats, Leather Carving, Saddles, Spurs & Youth

* Entry Fee $100 per entry per category, $50 deposit

* Trophy Buckles for 1stPlace in each category and 1stPlace in People's Choice in each category

* Cash and ribbons awarded to first 3 places in each category

* Judging will be done by contestants in the specific categories

* "People's Choice Award" for each category voted by show attendees

* Limit of 25 items per category. 1stcome 1stserve

* One entry per category per person

* Cannot enter an item previously entered in the Art of the Cowboy Makers Contest.

* Up to 2 makers working on one item

* Leather Carvers will be making a purse. So the Leather Carving project is a Purse any size up

to 14"long X 10" high. No kits allowed. Metal allowed on Closures, handle & strap attachments

and/or adjustments and on zippers

* Open Chap category. Can make any style – batwing, shotgun, rodeo, chinks, etc. Must bring own chap stand.

* Bring your own saddle stand or rent one for $20.

* Entries must be delivered by noon on Friday, June 15, 2012.

* Security will be provided. Not responsible for damages, loss or theft.

What do the makers say?

"It was a fantastic event. We really enjoyed visiting with everyone and admiring all of the artisans' work. "

"Thanks for everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"What a Crowd!"

"Made it to the Hall of Fame the other day when I was down in that country. You sure did a nice job setting up the display. It looked great."

"The exposure is worth the hundred dollar entry fee whether I win or not!"

Applications and rules can be found on our website: www.artofthecowbboymakers.com

Any questions or comments Please just call or email! 602-482-9758 casey@artofthecowboymakers.com

[Casey Jordan]

Just a quick note to let you know we almost have the 2012 Art of the Cowboy Makers calenders ready.

Should be ready for shipping in mid November.

They will be $12.50 including shipping in the U.S. & International orders will be $10.00 plus actual shipping costs.

We also have Caps & T-Shirts for $20.00 each plus shipping.There are pictures of these on our website and Facebook.

http://www.artofthecowboymakers.com/Store.html

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-of-the-Cowboy-Makers/495937530011

If your planning on entering the 2012 contest, Please don't wait! I have sent an email to over 500 makers!!!!

We expect to fill a couple categories with the interest we have so far. We have several new makers already entered in Chaps & Leather Carving.

Any questions Please ask!

Email casey@artofthecowboymakers.com or call me at 602-482-9758

[Casey Jordan]

All Cinch Makers,

Art of the Cowboy Makers is a contest for contemporary makers of Boots, Braiding, Chaps,Engraving, Hats, Leather Carving, Saddles, Spurs and a youth category. Do you want us to add a Cinch Category?? Will you enter??I was approached by Darin Alexander of ArtCords to see if we could add a cinch category for the 2012 contest.After much discussion we agreed to let you decide if there is enough interest in this category to add it.This is your chance to get some good exposure for your work and your craft.As with all other categories we will need seven (7) paid entries by December 31, 2011 to add this category. We will not order the Trophy Buckles for less than seven entries, we order all the Trophy Buckles the first of the year.

Please visit our website for Dates, Location, Rules and Application: http://www.artofthecowboymakers.com/We don't have a Cinch category on the application yet so you may just write it in so we know which category your entering.The cinch rules: One cinch any length, any style and any materials may be used. Please read all other rules on our website.

You may enter as many categories as you wish. You do not need to be present to enter.All entries will be invited to a special ProRodeo Hall of Fame Exhibit for about a two and a half months. We take all the entries that want to go the day after the contest, the pick-up date still needs to be confirmed but we are shooting forSeptember 7, 2012.

This contest is in conjunction with the Loveland Old West Round-Up Western Collectable Show.

You may set up if you wish. http://www.roundupproductionsllc.com/Loveland.html

If you have any questions Please just ask!

Email: casey@artofthecowboymakers.com Or call me at: 602-482-9758

[Casey Jordan]

Maker's Contest Update.Just wanted to let you know that we are quickly coming up to the December 31 date when we need to have 7 entries in each category to keep it in the contest. Bear with me as I repeat why we have had to put this rule in place.

We have the support of some wonderful sponsors who underwrite the cost of the buckles for each category. But we still need to get the buckles ordered early so that they have plenty of time to make the buckles before the contest. That's 16 buckles!

We have had several emails recently asking if we have 7 entries in a particular category yet. The emails go on to say that they will enter as soon as we get 7. However, if everyone waits until we get 7, we won't have 7 before the December 31 date.

Our goal is to provide this contest for you, the makers, so that your work can be seen on the website, the contest and the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. You are competing with some of the best makers in the world. We do all we can to see that your work is presented to the buying public. That is our commitment to you.

The reason we have said 7 must be entered in a category is because any less, frankly, it really isn't much of a contest. When there are at least 7 contestants the prize money given, will more than pay back the entry fee.

Personally, I have entered several categories that I know I didn't have the skill to win but with entering I have been able to generate future sales and feel the $100 is an inexpensive way to gain lots of advertising. I have actually made over a thousand dollars in order just by being entered. Well worth the entry fee!

At present we have the following entries in each category:

Boots: 2

Braiding: 2

Cinches: 9

Chaps: 2

Engraving: 4

Hats: 1

Leather Carving: 2

Saddles: 2

Spurs: 1

Youth: 1

Please don't delay in getting your applications in. Remember, only a $50 deposit is required with your application. We strongly believe in you, the makers, and we hope that you see the value in a contest like this.

http://www.artofthecowboymakers.com/

Any questions Please just ask! casey@artofthecowboymakers.com

Casey

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Maker's Contest Update.Just wanted to let you know that we are quickly coming up to the December 31 date when we need to have 7 entries in each category to keep it in the contest. Bear with me as I repeat why we have had to put this rule in place.

We have the support of some wonderful sponsors who underwrite the cost of the buckles for each category. But we still need to get the buckles ordered early so that they have plenty of time to make the buckles before the contest. That's 16 buckles!

We have had several emails recently asking if we have 7 entries in a particular category yet. The emails go on to say that they will enter as soon as we get 7. However, if everyone waits until we get 7, we won't have 7 before the December 31 date.

Our goal is to provide this contest for you, the makers, so that your work can be seen on the website, the contest and the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. You are competing with some of the best makers in the world. We do all we can to see that your work is presented to the buying public. That is our commitment to you.

The reason we have said 7 must be entered in a category is because any less, frankly, it really isn't much of a contest. When there are at least 7 contestants the prize money given, will more than pay back the entry fee.

Personally, I have entered several categories that I know I didn't have the skill to win but with entering I have been able to generate future sales and feel the $100 is an inexpensive way to gain lots of advertising. I have actually made over a thousand dollars in order just by being entered. Well worth the entry fee!

At present we have the following entries in each category:

Boots: 2

Braiding: 2

Cinches: 9

Chaps: 2

Engraving: 4

Hats: 1

Leather Carving: 2

Saddles: 2

Spurs: 1

Youth: 1

Please don't delay in getting your applications in. Remember, only a $50 deposit is required with your application. We strongly believe in you, the makers, and we hope that you see the value in a contest like this.

http://www.artofthecowboymakers.com/

Any questions Please just ask! casey@artofthecowboymakers.com

Casey

Make that 3 for Carving Casey...you'll have my app and deposit by the end of the week. (Busy with Christmas orders until then! )

Chris

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Casey

I sent PM to you. My saddle will be ready for 2012 contest

Martin

[Casey Jordan]

Make that 3 for Carving Casey...you'll have my app and deposit by the end of the week. (Busy with Christmas orders until then! )

Chris

Chris,

Sweet!!!! Happy to have your work entered!

[Casey Jordan]

Casey

I sent PM to you. My saddle will be ready for 2012 contest

Martin

Martin,

I didn't get the PM but I did receive your entry! Very excited to have the Czech Republic entered again!!!

Are you coming again this year? I hope you can!

Casey

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OF COURSE!!! Happy to meet you all again!

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Chris,

Sweet!!!! Happy to have your work entered!

Now I just need to figure out how to make a purse! Good thing we've got almost 6 months to go!