Cups Full of Hope

CIT Building (Center for Innovative Technology)

Submitted by Jamie on August 2, 2010 - 8:25pm

Venue Address: 

2214 Rock Hill Rd.

Herndon, VA 20170

United States

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An inspiring event, Success in the City is honored to bring you Cups Full of Hope, a heart and thought-provoking art exhibition and fundraising event to benefit our own local non-profit, Tigerlily Foundation, that helps support women confronting breast cancer!

Cups Full of Hope celebrates and honors the lives of those confronted with breast cancer and those we have lost. Our gathering will feature bras that have been transforme...d into amazing works of art while bringing together survivors, supporters, benefactors and friends.

COST:
ADVANCE REGISTRATION:
$65 members
$85 non-members

REGULAR REGISTRATION:
$75 members
$95 non-members
SUBMISSION FEE: $25 to submit a decorated and designed-by-you bra!

If you wish to share your creativity and submit your own designed bra, you MUST register your finished pieces online by paying the submission fee. PLEASE READ the submission guidelines below before entering. All pieces must be postmarked by August 27, 2010.

Our SITC judges will choose 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize in the exhibit.

Join us as we support the Tigerlily Foundation in the fight against breast cancer while we view creative works of bra artistry!!

To Learn More and Register - http://successinthecity.org/ht/display/ConventionDetails/i/14208/pid/180

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Silk - Premier Title Sponsor - $3,500
Satin - Venue Sponsor - $1,500
Lace - Bar Sponsor - $1,500
Cotton - $500
Flannel - A donation of $50 or more to Tigerlily will get you a shout-out in our newsletter!

Learn more about our Cups Full of Hope Sponsorship opportunities and details here!

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
1) TO ENTER A BRA/REGISTER
• There is a non-refundable $25 fee per bra to enter Cups Full of Hope. You MUST register to reserve your submission space. If you are having trouble with registration online, contact Lori Van Gemert at 703-747-1782 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 703-747-1782 end_of_the_skype_highlighting x102.
• Only one entry per person/artist; if multiple artists work on one bra, only one person’s contact info should be supplied & will be used for all communications.
• Bras MUST be postmarked by Friday, August 27, 2010.

2) CREATING YOUR BRA*
• Use a new, padded 36C bra with underwire & straps fully extended as a design base.
• The front, back, both straps and sides of the bra MUST be completely covered (using fabric, paint, baubles, etc).
• Choose non-perishable decorations. Do not stitch the back of the bra closed.
• Each bra must have a tag attached which includes: name of artist, the bra title, a contact number and an email address.
• Each bra must be accompanied by a paragraph (250 words or less) on what inspired the creation.
• Your submission's story, in 250 words or less, MUST be emailed to lori@successinthecity.org. Be sure to email your bra title in the subject line, your name, and contact info when you send your story.

3) MAILING YOUR BRA
Mail in a sturdy box to: “Cups Full of Hope”, c/o Success in the City, 1430 Spring Hill Road, Suite 575, McLean, VA 22102
• Your box must be postmarked no later than Friday, August 27, 2010.
• The box MUST prominently show your name, bra title and all your contact information: name, street address, city, state and zip. Or you can print one of our labels to make this easier.
• Printable tags & labels for your entry are available in PDF format and may be obtained by calling Lori Van Gemert at 703-747-1782 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 703-747-1782 end_of_the_skype_highlighting x102.
• A hard copy of your story with your name, the bra title at the top, a phone number, email address and a copy of your registration form MUST be inside the box with your bra. (Don’t forget to also email your story to Lori).
• The Cups Full of Hope Committee reserves the right to refuse to display any bra that does not meet these guidelines and that is not in good taste. Once submitted, your artwork becomes the full property of Cups Full of Hope. The committee reserves the right to edit stories due to space restrictions. By entering this exhibit, you have agreed to transfer ownership of your designed bra to SITC’s Cups Full of Hope Committee. Refused entries may be returned to their designers upon written request, and designer of refused entry agrees to forfeit entry fee if this occurs.
• Entries may be photographed and used for multimedia and advertising purposes.

A big huge shout out and thank you to our sponsors!

The Full Cup - http://www.thefullcup.com/

HeliosHR - http://www.helioshr.com/