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* One item (or matched pair/set of items), completed, at the top of your art "game." | * One item (or matched pair/set of items), completed, at the top of your art "game." | ||
* Tools are good, if they can be shown to be relevant. | * Tools are good, and much better if they can be shown to be relevant. (Paints/dyes/grains are flashy. Sticks are less-so.) | ||
* Three copies of the documentation - two for your two judges, and one for the table. More detail is better, if it's well-organized. (It's easy to get distracted with minutiae.) Shorter is fine, if it's complete. | * Three copies of the documentation - two for your two judges, and one for the table. More detail is better, if it's well-organized. (It's easy to get distracted with minutiae.) Shorter is fine, if it's complete. | ||
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* Other Awards: Pilgrim's Badges (score at or over 40/50); Honorable Mention | * Other Awards: Pilgrim's Badges (score at or over 40/50); Honorable Mention | ||
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===Gulf Wars Arts and Sciences Champions=== | ===Gulf Wars Arts and Sciences Champions=== |
Revision as of 11:35, 30 April 2013
I spent a minute here today. --Elsa (talk) 11:31, 30 April 2013 (PDT)
Commonalities
Things common to all A&S displays, however formal (or not).
Before the Event
- 1. Lay out the display.
- 2. Take a picture of it.
- 3. Change a thing or three. Repeat #2.
- 4. Ask for opinions and implement them. Repeat #2.
- 5. Bring your pics along while setting up at the event.
At the Event
- Small largess pieces to leave for things that you find particularly impressive. Chocolate is acceptable.
- Business cards are very helpful.
Display Pointers
- Terracing is King. Vertical elements are more eye-catchy than flat things.
- Angle the upright things to point at (or "revere") the most important parts that you're showing off.
Body of Work
Laurel's Prize Tourney
For the Display:
- Arrange the terracing to allow you a little space at the back of the table (for your mug/snackies).
- One copy of the documentation will be more than enough. Two if you're paranoid.
- Several items in a progression of skill OR in discrete fields.
For the Artisan:
- A notepad and pen. People will say things you'll want to remember. Also, keep a record of inspiration as it hits.
- Portable snackie things. Portable drinks. Wet wipes. Depending on the crampedness of the site, you may not have space to move around much at all.
- A 1-3 minute spiel about "what's going on here," easy to repeat all day long.
Judging:
- All Laurels on site (favorites)
- The Crown (sometimes a clear winner)
- The Populace (largess)
Steppes Artisan
For the Display:
- Arrange the terracing to allow you a little space at the back of the table (for your mug/snackies).
- One copy of the documentation will be more than enough. Two if you're paranoid.
- Three items in a progression of skill or in three discrete fields.
For the Artisan:
- A notepad and pen. People will say things you'll want to remember. Also, keep a record of inspiration as it hits.
- Portable snackie things. Portable drinks. Wet wipes. Depending on the crampedness of the site, you may not have space to move around much at all.
- A 1-3 minute spiel about "what's going on here," easy to repeat all day long.
Judging:
- Previous Steppes Artisan Champions.
- An Overall winner may be chosen by the Baron and Baroness.
- The Populace (largess)
Judged
Local Group A&S
For the Display:
- One or two copies of the documentation - think: one for the judge to take and one to leave on the table.
For the Artisan:
- Judged competitions may want the entrants to leave during judging, or they may want a quick discussion of what is being entered. Be prepared to give a 3-5 minute presentation on your art.
Judging:
- Could be either/both of:
- Populace Vote
- Judges are pre-selected, often from the following:
- Laurels
- Irises
- Home-group representative(s)
Supporting Artisan
- This style happens at BAM, Three Kings, and Valour - a "Principal" calls for Artisans to show his or her worthiness by bringing master works.
For the Display:
- Assume it will be set-up outside (ie under a pavilion, but in the heat)
- One copy of the Documentation unless you hear otherwise.
For the Artisan:
- Assume that there won't be room for you to hang out near the item.
Judging:
- Will vary by event: sometimes a panel chosen by the hosting group, often including Laurels and Irises
- Determines a "War Point" in favor of the winning Principal
- May have a Populace Vote component
Gulf Wars Open Arts and Sciences
For the Display:
- One copy of the documentation is enough. Shorter is better.
- Think in terms of "flashy" and "easily comprehensible" - A poster-board display plus tools, examples, and other props are good.
For the Artisan:
- Display set-up from 8-9am.
- Drink water. War is hot and dusty.
- It's suggested that you stay around in case people have questions on your work, but you don't have to.
- Tear-down starts at 4pm (after Awards).
Judging:
- Populace Vote wins one award
- Several awards are sponsored by households and local groups looking for specific things
Kingdom Arts and Sciences
For the Display:
- One item (or matched pair/set of items), completed, at the top of your art "game."
- Tools are good, and much better if they can be shown to be relevant. (Paints/dyes/grains are flashy. Sticks are less-so.)
- Three copies of the documentation - two for your two judges, and one for the table. More detail is better, if it's well-organized. (It's easy to get distracted with minutiae.) Shorter is fine, if it's complete.
For the Artisan:
- Something to do all day since it's Verboten to hover over your display once time is called. Not to mention, the Laurels kick non-judges out of the room during judging.
- Consider sitting in on the Performance pieces, if that's an option.
Judging:
- The Laurels present
- Determines Kingdom Artisan; Gulf War Artisans (10 plus 2 Alternates)
- Other Awards: Pilgrim's Badges (score at or over 40/50); Honorable Mention
Gulf Wars Arts and Sciences Champions
For the Display:
- Complexity of display.
- Three copies of documentation.
For the Artisan:
- Competition meeting from 8-9am.
- Bring snackies.
- Tear-down at 4pm.
Judging:
- Populace Vote
- The Laurels present
- Determines the A&S War Point