Sculpture Competitions

Registration & Fees   -  Competitions  -   Display only  -  Awards  -  Judges  

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Competitions are open to the Novice, Intermediate and Open Levels.

When entering the competition artists would enter:

    Event # - Division - Class - Level

The artist would also indicate if the item is for sale and the sale price.

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Event #2 - Sculpture 

Various media 

Must be entirely made by the entrant 
(exception—commercially made eyes) 

Cast feet allowed only at novice level 

Division E - Realistic Sculpture

- Any media

- May be of any nature subject

- Live subject will be the standard for judging

- Carved wood birds or fish should be entered in Div. K or Event 1

Class 1: Painted

Class 2: Natural Finish
Class 3: Fish

Division F - Non-Realistic Sculpture

- May be of any nature subject

- May be of any media

- Emphasis on art form, originality & artistic interpretation

- Anatomical accuracy not important

Class 1: Functional sculpture (ie: paddles, gunstocks, furniture)

Class 2: Non-functional sculpture

Division G - Relief
- Image is carved or sculpted onto or into a flat surface

- All media

- Meant to be viewed primarily from the front

- May be of any nature subject

Class 1: Antler

Class 2: Wood

Class 3: All other media

Division H - Traditional Native Carving

- Traditional Native Carvings as created by indigenous people. 

Class 1: Carving
Class 2: Relief carving

Division KK - Caricatures and Fantasy

- Must represent animals or nature
- May include whimsical houses & wood spirits

- Explore the humorous side of the creatures that share our planet

- Judging will be based on originality, craftsmanship, and overall presentation

Class 1: Caricatures
Class 2: Fantasy

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There are more sculpture competition opportunities in the Special Competitions.

Carving - Sculpture - Photography - Painting & Drawing 

Junior - Special Competitions - Display Only

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All artists are encouraged to: 
- donate additional pieces to the live and silent auctions Saturday evening 
- attend the Gala Opening on Saturday evening 
- participate in the Quick Carve, Quick Burn or Quick Draw on Sunday morning

- be present at the Awards Ceremony on Sunday at 3:00 pm.

NOTE: If winning artists wish to donate their ribbons back to the show for reuse next year, please leave them at the front desk when you pick up your work on Sunday.

Updated April 24, 2021