Corn Belt Carving Club

c/o Mike Hartzler, President

14 Swan Lake Rd. Bloomington, Ill. 61704

Phone 309-662-4276

We are pleased to announce our 8th annual "Sculptures in Wood" woodcarving show and sale will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 17th and 18th, 2008 at The Challenger Learning Center in Bloomington, Illinois.

This year’s show will feature cash awards for the first four places for carvings judged in the "People’s Choice" woodcarving contest. Cash prizes will also be awarded for category winners and ribbons will also be awarded for First and Second place in each of the categories (as described under Official Rules).

Our goal is to make sure that participating artists are given an opportunity to be rewarded by the Corn Belt Carving Club for their work. Of course, when we advertise the show, we make it clear to the public that many display items will be offered for sale during the show and that many artists will accept commissions. Our planning committee is working to advertise by television, radio, newspaper, and wood carving magazines (Chip Chats, Wood Carving Illustrated, etc).

Our club members will be on hand to assist all participants with set up and tear down before and after the show.  We will have hand carts available for your use at the door.

There are several restaurants and a large mall in the area and you will be invited to attend a group dinner at a local restaurant Saturday evening. 

If you have any questions or need additional information regarding the "Sculptures in Wood" show for 2006, please contact Mike Hartzler at 309-662-4276 or email president@cornbeltcarving.org or visit the club website at www.cornbeltcarving.org.

We’re looking forward to seeing you and your carvings.

Sincerely,

Corn Belt Carving Club

Mike Hartzler

Club President