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Post by twistedswift on Jul 18, 2011 8:04:00 GMT -8
I live in Roseburg, Oregon and want to try to put on a model show any ideas or help is appreciated
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Post by Fletch on Jul 18, 2011 20:30:31 GMT -8
The biggest things when it come to putting on a show are: 1. Venue, you obviously need to have someplace to have the event. A. Does the venue require liability insurance B. Is the venue indoors or outdoors 1. If the venue is outdoors what kind of cover do you have to protect the models from the elements. 2. If indoors does the venue have enough light to make judging possible. 2. Decide if it will be a Judged or People's Choice Contest. 2a. You need unbiased Judges, if a judged contest 2b. You need to control the ballot box it insure it doesn't get stuffed 3. Awards, do you want multiple placements or just class winners.
Of course the biggest thing is financing the event. Even doing an event on the cheap is still and investment in cash and time. Getting the word out is #1 to the show being a success. If you don't advertise, don't expect a great turn out. It doesn't hurt to shadow a contest before deciding if you truly want to promote an event. Partnering with a club never hurts, down in Eugene/Springfield there is Lane Auto Models Ass'n. They run a couple of contest each year, also here in Portland there are several model clubs, We (SABA) host several shows each year, it can either be a blast or a chore, dependent upon who is or isn't involved.
I hope you don't take this as trying to change your mind on establishing a contest in the Willamette Valley, as it isn't. There's a fair amount work involved in getting a show off the ground, but the rewards certainly outweigh the effort.
If I might suggest contacting the group promotes the Graffiti Weekend Cruise in Roseburg, I have no doubt you'll find them very helpful.
Keep us posted, it's never a problem driving down the valley for a contest.
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Post by twistedswift on Jul 18, 2011 22:00:30 GMT -8
thanks i would love any and all info on any up coming shows. i was thinking of trying to tie it in with graffiti cruse week. there are no model clubs here and only one hobby shop. so should i try to get a club started first? any ideas will be great.
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Post by Fletch on Jul 20, 2011 22:04:27 GMT -8
I don't know if a club is necessary to put on an event, but I can tell you that you need some kind of support system. The more help you have the better it can go. Doing all the logistics yourself is a daunting task. For our events here in Portland we have a minimum of 3-4 people as the core group that oversee the prep for the event. Those are things like getting awards ordered, making sure the venue is secured, getting fliers and posters to the local shops, etc. The day(s) of the event those 3-4 are still the core of the event but others are needed in order to make the event happen. You need people to man the registration desk, help with placement on the tables. Realistically, it takes 6+ people to make the event a success. Advertising, is a must, if you don't advertise, you will fail, it's just that simple. Even advertising on model building forums, will make a difference. If you can get the show attached to the Graffiti Weekend and get the contest on the event flier, you'll be way ahead of the game.
Hope this helps. Keep us posted, I have no doubt some of us from the northern part of the state would be more then willing to drive down.
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