A&S Competition Preparedness, by Elsa

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.

Laurel's Prize Tourney

For the Display:

• Some "terracing" to keep it from just lying flat and to allow you a little space behind the table (for your mug/snackies).
• One copy of the documentation will be more than enough.
• 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.

Judged By:

• All Laurels on site
• The Crown
• The Populace

Local Group A&S (Judged)

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.

Gulf Wars Open Arts and Sciences

For the Display:

• One copy of the documentation is more than enough - primarily Populace Vote. 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).

Judged By:

• Populace Vote wins one award
• Several awards are sponsored by households and local groups looking for specific things

Steppes Artisan

For the Display:

• Some "terracing" to keep it from just lying flat and to allow you a little space behind the table (for your mug/snackies).
• One copy of the documentation will be more than enough.
• 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.
• Something discrete to eat and drink during the day - you may be trapped behind your table all day long.

Judged By:

• Previous Steppes Artisan Champions.
• An Overall winner may be chosen by the Baron and Baroness.

Kingdom Arts and Sciences (Judged)

For the Display:

• Terracing is King. More verical is more better.
• One item (or matched pair of items), completed, at the top of your art "game."
• Tools are good, if they can be shown to be in action in some way.
• Three copies of the documentation - two for your two judges, and one for the table. More detail is better, if it's well-organized.

For the Artisan:

• Something to do all day since it's Verboten to hover over your display once time is called.
• Plan to sit in on the Performance pieces, if that's not what you're entering.

Gulf Wars Arts and Sciences Champions(Judged)

For the Display:

• Complexity of display.
• Three copies of documentation.

For the Artisan:

• Competition meeting from 8-9am.
• Bring snackies.
• Tear-down at 4pm.