{"product_id":"off-the-record-creative-challenge","title":"OFF THE RECORD — Creative Challenge Entry + Vinyl Record","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eONE RECORD. INFINITE POSSIBILITIES.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtists, makers \u0026amp; creative people of every kind—you’re invited.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madeinidyllwild.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMade In Idyllwild\u003c\/a\u003e presents \u003cstrong\u003eOFF THE RECORD — Creative Challenge No. 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, a community-wide creative exhibition hosted by \u003cstrong\u003eThe Funky Bazaar\u003c\/strong\u003e in Idyllwild, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour challenge starts with one forgotten vinyl record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens next is entirely up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaint it. Sculpt it. Stitch it. Crochet it. Collage it. Carve it. Write on it. Build with it. Deconstruct it. Transform it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn your record into fine art, fiber art, sculpture, assemblage, poetry, photography, fashion, functional art—or something we haven't imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll media. All mediums. All experience levels.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional artists, makers, craftspeople, students, hobbyists and first-time exhibitors are all welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYOUR $15 ENTRY INCLUDES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne vintage vinyl record\u003c\/strong\u003e to incorporate into your creation, plus:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Entry into the OFF THE RECORD exhibition\u003cbr\u003e• Gallery display at The Funky Bazaar\u003cbr\u003e• Opening reception participation\u003cbr\u003e• Eligibility for three exhibition awards\u003cbr\u003e• Promotion throughout the exhibition\u003cbr\u003e• Opportunity to offer your artwork for sale\u003cbr\u003e• Online gallery listing through The Funky Bazaar\u003cbr\u003e• Online sales and order fulfillment for participating artwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCHOOSE HOW TO GET YOUR RECORD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE IN-STORE PICKUP — IDYLLWILD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eLocal Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout and collect your record from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Funky Bazaar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e54875 N. Circle Drive\u003cbr\u003eIdyllwild, CA 92549\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOR HAVE YOUR RECORD SHIPPED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan't make it to Idyllwild before you start creating? Select shipping at checkout and we'll send your challenge record to you. \u003cstrong\u003eShipping charges are calculated at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach record is vintage\/previously owned and will vary. \u003cstrong\u003eThe surprise is part of the challenge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE ONLY BIG RULE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour supplied vinyl record must remain \u003cstrong\u003erecognizably incorporated into your finished creation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond that?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurprise us.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may paint, cut, drill, stitch, sculpt, embellish, weave, attach, combine or otherwise creatively transform your record, provided the finished piece is safe, stable and suitable for public exhibition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIMPORTANT DATES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Due:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 10, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExhibition Opens:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 16, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExhibition Runs:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 16 – December 30, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Finished work must be delivered to \u003cstrong\u003eThe Funky Bazaar in Idyllwild\u003c\/strong\u003e by the artwork deadline**. Creators who have their entry record shipped are responsible for arranging delivery or shipment of their completed artwork to the gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHREE SIGNATURE AWARDS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PETER BUELL AWARD — Most Unexpected \/ Unconventional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonoring The Funky Bazaar's founder and his enduring appreciation for the underdogs, underground, independent and non-mainstream creatives. 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