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Mask Making Competition Fundraiser

Calling all crafters, makers, artists, and art enthusiasts!

In celebration of its 35th season, Odyssey Theatre is launching its first ever virtual fundraiser. The company appreciates your support and need your help to make this a success! You can support Odyssey Theatre by designing and making your very own masquerade mask.

 

How it works:

  1. Purchase your entry into the competition at the ticketing site https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/odyssey-theatre-mask-making-competition-tickets-120526364601
  2. Get to work on your mask
  3. Submit your entry via a link that will be emailed to you upon registration
  4. Your mask will be judged by our panel of mask experts and there will be one winner in each category + one People’s Choice winner to be voted on by the public
  5. Once the People’s Choice competition opens, share our post with your friends and family to get the most votes and win!

Categories:

Family (couples, siblings, parent + child) – Entry fee: $40 donation

Pets – Entry fee: $25 donation

Eco (natural, recycled, or found objects) – Entry fee: $25 donation

Adult – Entry fee: $25 donation

 

Official rules:

Submissions must be purchased via the Eventbrite link

Eco category – submissions in the Eco category must be made of recycled, found, or natural materials. Glue, string, yarn, and wire may be used to hold the materials together and elastic may be used in order for the mask to be worn.

Pet category – pets don’t need to be pictured wearing the mask.

All submissions must be sent through the link provided upon registration and received by the deadline.

Important dates:

Submissions Due: Oct 30, 7pm

Voting:  Nov 1-6 (noon)

Announcement: Nov 6, 5 pm

Odyssey Theatre is a registered charity and can send Canadian competitors a tax receipt for the value of their donation.