Metalworking

Metalworking – Entries in this category must be made of metal only. Items may be made from any type of metal. The student may use any type of power tools needed (nippers, welders, grinders, etc.) to form the pieces of metal that will be put together. Weapons are not acceptable (i.e. knives, swords, maces, axes, guns, etc.). Entries must meet all General Arts & Crafts Qualifications. The title of the entry should be included with the entry’s registration. Please affix a professional-looking, clearly visible label to the front of the entry with the entry’s title, i.e. card, tag, sticker, etc. (no sticky notes, please). The label should be able to withstand transportation and judging without coming off; it should also not include any school or student name identifying information.

General Arts & Crafts Qualifications for All Entries

• Entries must be the sole work of the student. Students are encouraged to draw from their own ideas for subject matter and composition.
• Only new artwork/projects will be acceptable.
• Entries must meet all PILOTS Convention standards as far as dress codes and suitable subject matter are concerned.
• All entries must be done in a realistic style. Abstract styles or surrealism will not be accepted.
• Pre-packaged and/or pre-cut craft items such as miniature toys, models, picture frames, bookends, belt buckles, etc. are not acceptable.
• No entry may exceed forty pounds in weight or exceed more than thirty-six inches in any direction or it will be disqualified.
• No entry should attempt to portray the face or image of Christ.

Transportation

• All contestants are responsible for the packaging, transporting, and proper handling of their own artwork.
• The PILOTS staff is not responsible for entries that are lost, stolen, or damaged.

Checklist

• Entries must arrive for judging in satisfactory exhibition condition.
• The contestant’s name or school name should not appear anywhere on their entry but should include the entry title if applicable. The entry will be given a number and a corresponding label during registration.
• The artwork must be entered in the correct category. Once an entry is submitted, it must stay in that category even if it is the wrong category.

Judging

• For judging criteria, please see form ACF1-2 through form ACF4-7 for Arts & Crafts (Metalworking, Woodworking, Flower Arranging, Oil/Acrylic, Watercolor, Sketching, Pen & Ink). For Arts & Crafts: Sewing & Needlework, please see form ACF8-9 through form ACF14 (shown on each event's page).