Rosemaling - 41st Year
Special Rules and Judging Standards
The decorations must be on wood. They must be original and not done under
supervision. The patterns may, however, be inspired by another work and
should generally reveal the stylistic characteristics of rural Norwegian
painting from about 1700 to 1875. The rosemaled area must measure at least
8 inches in one direction and must contain enough decoration to reveal the
artist’s technical skill and ability in design. Please attach a hanging
device to the back of objects that will be hung, e.g., plates, hanging cupboards,
etc. Vesterheim reserves the right to attach a hanging device to any plate
or flat object not provided with one. The regional style in which
the piece was painted must be indicated on the registration form. Judges will rate
entries on color, design, and technique.