Royal Agricultural Society of NSW

Key dates & Schedule

Familiarise yourself with the terms and conditions along with key timings of this Sydney Royal Competition.

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Arts & Crafts Under 20s Competition

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW invites all Students with an interest in Arts & Crafts to participate in our Under 20's Royal Sydney Arts & Crafts Competition at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

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Exhibitor information

Competition Schedule Check the 2021 Competition Schedule for Class changes, instructions, regulations and general information. This will be available on the Key dates & Schedule page in December 2020.   Online entries Open December 2020 and close 29 January 2021.   Offline entries Offline entry forms will be available from December 2020 for Open and Under 20 Classes by Contacting the Arts & Crafts Coordinator on 02 9704 1152 or arts@rasnsw.com.au . Please note offline entries close 22 January 2021. A processing fee of $25 will apply to all offline entries. Therefore, we recommend entering online for this saving.   Enquiries relating to entries may be sent to  arts@rasnsw.com.au .   Judging All judging for the Arts & Crafts Competitions is done pre-Show and is closed to the public with the exception of the Perishable Cooking Judging, which is on the first day of the Show, in the Arts and Crafts Pavilion. Judges in the Arts & Crafts Competition are high-profile, well established figures from the arts and crafts industry. They may include eminent artists, Archibald Prize winners, gallery owners and other highly regarded figures from the arts. Craft judges are chosen from recommendations made by representative bodies from each craft category.

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Contact us

Coordinator, Arts & Crafts Competitions and Events 1 Showground Road,  Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, 2127 Phone: 02 9704 1152 Email:  arts@rasnsw.com.au

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Sponsors & Supporters

Sponsors The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW gratefully acknowledges the Sponsor of the 2021 Sydney Royal Arts & Crafts Competition. Derivan Supporters The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW gratefully acknowledges donations, prizes and trophies awarded throughout the Arts & Crafts Competition at the 2021 Sydney Royal Easter Show from the following supporters: Alison Renwick Anne Lang Australasian Porcelain Art Teachers NSW Australian Cake & Sugar Art Museum & Gallery Australian Society of Calligraphers Australian Textile Arts & Surface Design Association Inc BATIK OETORO BB Millinery Birdsall Leathercraft Brett Watson Cake and Sugar Artists of NSW Inc Cake Decorators' Association - Chatswood Branch Cake Decorators' Association of NSW Inc Cake Decorators' Guild of NSW Inc Ceramic Study Group Inc Christine Waring Designer Millinery David Stuart-Wright Doll Collectors' Club of NSW Inc Dr Mark A Schembri Embroiderers' Guild NSW Inc Embroiderers' Guild NSW Inc Fine Needlework & Lace Group Embroiderers' Guild NSW Inc Junior Stitchers Group Folk & Decorative Artists' Association of Australia Friends Through Folk Art Guild Inc Hand Weavers & Spinners Guild of NSW Inc Hat Academy Hat Blocks Australia Hatters Millinery Supplies Jane Gibson Kate Anderson Kingsley Custom Saddlery Knitters' Guild NSW Inc Leatherworkers' Guild of NSW Lorance Angus OAM Macknit Inc NSW Machine Knitters Association Mary Hollingworth Michele Cotton Millinery Association of Australia Mosaic Magic Mrs Rita Williams NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders Inc NSW Porcelain Artists' Association Inc Pacific Leather Pty Ltd QuiltNSW Saddlers' & Harness Makers' Assn of Australia Inc NSW Branch Simon & Julia Tregoning Smocking Arts Guild of NSW Inc Spinners Haven Sydney Woodturners Guild Inc The Jones Family The Pollard Family The Tapestry Guild Inc f.k.a. The Total Package The Wool Inn Torb & Reiner Woodworkers Association of NSW

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Arts Preview

The Arts Preview Evening is your exclusive opportunity to take some time to browse the incredible array of arts and crafts entered into the Sydney Royal Arts & Crafts Competition. Attendees are provided with the exclusive opportunity to purchase exhibits, prior to the Show commencing. Live music, canapés and the presentation of awards, compliments a wonderful night. Browse among the entries from over 300 Classes including water colours, rural landscapes, photographs, sculptures, ceramics, glass, knitting, cake decorating and more.   It is with regret that the Arts & Crafts Committee wish to advise the cancellation of the 2021 Arts Preview Night. This event plays an enormous part in the lead up to the Show and we wish to thank all past supporters of this event for their understanding. The RAS looks forward to the return of this event in 2022.

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Results

Sydney Royal Competitions encourage and reward excellence, with the aim to support a viable and prosperous future for our agricultural communities.

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Blue Ribbon Recipes Cookbook

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) Blue Ribbon Recipes: Prize Winning recipes from the Sydney Royal Easter show, following on from the original "Blue Ribbon Recipes" in 1997.

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