23rd German and International
Tin Figure Fair Kulmbach
12th to 14th August 2011
1. Location of the Fair
"Tent" on the Zentralparkplatz (central car park),
diorama and figure competition as well as the presentation of Tin Figure Museums and collector associations in the Stadthalle (Civic Centre).
2. Fair Office
For the duration of the Fair from 12th to 14th of August 2011, the office will be situated in the Fair Tent and will be manned by employees from the German Tin Figure Museum and the Office of Culture.
The telephone number will be communicated later.
3. Visit to the Fair
Opening times are:
Friday, 12th of August 2011 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Saturday, 13th of August 2011 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and
Sunday, 14th of August 2011 from 9 a.m. to 12 midday.
The Tin Figure Fair is open to everyone!
No sales will take place in the Fair Tent outwith the opening times.
4. Kulmbach Tin Figure Series
On the occasion of the Fair, a new commemorative Kulmbach series will appear which will be presented in the almanac together with an overview of the series and figures issued previously.
5. Almanac
Among other things, the almanac contains a general report on the Tin Figure Museum, the programme of the German Tin Figure Fair with an index of all the exhibitors, the presentation of the commemorative series and an extra concordance list of all the tin figure manufacturers. A comprehensive section of advertisements informs the collector.
6. Bequests
Bequest items which may be received can be appraised at the Fair Office.
7. Figures and diorama display
Lovers and collectors are invited to show their own diorama, displays, figure compositions and single figures - flat and full-figure - in a special presentation in the hall of the Stadthalle. Teams of judges from, among others, the association of friends of the German Tin Figure Museum will award prizes for the works. The exhibits can be handed in on Friday from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The prize winners will be announced on Sunday at 10 a.m. A modified process of judging also allows newcomers to have a real chance.
8. Museum Opening Hours
During the Fair the Museum is opened daily from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
9. Note on the Legal Provisions
Tin figures and other objects may only be exhibited, sold or acquired for the purposes of civic enlightenment, in defence against unconstitutional endeavours, art, science and teaching, reporting on current or historical matters and for other similar purposes.
10. General Note
Access to Plassenburg is blocked to private transport. Please use the "Plassenburg-Express". Bus Stop: Stadthalle
The management of the Bourse retains the right to make changes of any type.
No guarantee for the accuracy of the information!
Deutsches Zinnfigurenmuseum, Plassenburg, Festungsberg 26, D-95326 Kulmbach
E-mail: museen@stadt-kulmbach.de
Information: www.stadt-kulmbach.de
(Office of Culture and Deutsches Zinnfigurenmuseum Plassenburg, Tin Figure Fair 2011)
