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2010 ARTS & SCIENCES CHAMPIONSHIP
BARONY OF GLYMM MERE

Greetings from Baron Godric and Baroness Kara,

We are pleased to present the requirements for Glymm Mere’s 2010 Arts & Sciences Championship. The event will have two parts:  the Championship judged by a panel and an Arts & Sciences display.  Artisans who do not wish to compete in the championship are encouraged to enter the Arts & Sciences display, which is open to everyone who wishes to receive comments on projects. We have a changed the requirements this year – only one entry is required from any area of Art or Science.  This is to encourage overall participation and reward excellence in skill.

Anyone with an interest in Arts & Sciences is encouraged to participate, regardless of ability or experience level. There are many reasons to compete, including learning and growing in your chosen art, obtaining input and suggestions from your peers, and the satisfaction of sharing your creations with others. Regardless of who wins, there is much satisfaction to be had in participating. Come and share your talents!

Godric ap Rhys                                                                       Kara of Saint David
Baron of Glymm Mere                                                            Baroness of Glymm Mere

Who and When

Anyone may compete, so long as they are willing and able to perform the duties and responsibilities described below. The final decision regarding competitors rests with Their Excellencies and the Minister of Arts & Sciences and Arts & Sciences Champion.  The competition will take place at the Serjeantry Trials and A & S Championship event to be held in Glymm Mere April 3, 2010.

All competitors are required to indicate their desire to compete, in writing, to Their Excellencies, the Minister of Arts & Sciences, and the Arts & Sciences Champion Lady Isebel von Waldeck (isebelvonwaldeck@gmail.com).  Each letter of intent should contain the participant’s SCA and modern name, contact information, whether they wish to swear fealty or an oath of service to the Coronets and a description of their entry.  Entrants are encouraged to submit their letters of intent no later than March 2, 2010.  This lead time is needed so that the judges can be made aware of the type of entries to expect.
What to Enter

The one entry should be a completed project. They should be appropriate to a period prior to 1600AD and may be from any culture. The entries do not need to be new pieces; however, the entries should not have won a prior competition.

Judging

Judging will be based on documentation, authenticity, technical ability, complexity, and presentation.

Documentation - Each item must be accompanied by typed documentation, with optional attachments and bibliography. Documentation should include period, culture and name of item, process of making the item, period examples of item, etc. Entrants are encouraged to be specific regarding the processes used to create their items – How did you make the item and why? What did you learn from the process? What would you do differently?

Authenticity - Entrants must show if period tools, methods, etc. were used to make the item. Authenticity can be demonstrated in both documentation and presentation. This aspect of judging helps determine if the entrant’s submission is as close to the “real” thing as possible.

Technical Ability - These are the skills and mechanics of each entry (e.g. construction, finish work, etc.).   

Complexity - This is the level of difficulty shown in the item. Complexity is determined by the skill and number of steps needed to create the item.  It also includes how difficult the topic was to research.

Presentation - This includes oral and non-verbal presentation, including how the item is displayed. An oral presentation should demonstrate the entrant’s confidence, public speaking ability, and their knowledge of the subject (e.g. Can you teach this to others?). It is suggested that the item be displayed either how it was made (i.e., still on the loom) or how it is used (i.e., sewn onto the finished garment).

The Duties and Responsibilities of the Arts & Sciences Champion

• The Champion is expected to encourage Arts & Sciences within the Barony of Glymm Mere and at all baronial events.
• It is the responsibility of the Champion to sponsor Arts & Sciences at Glymm Mere events and whenever the need arises. This may include sponsoring or assisting with A&S competitions, workshops, or A&S displays.
• The Champion is encouraged to involve him/herself in Arts & Sciences competitions throughout the Kingdom of An Tir.
• The Champion is expected to attend next year’s competition, assist in planning and conducting said competition, and assist in the selection of his/her successor.
• The Champion is expected to conduct him/herself with courtesy, humility and honor.
• The Champion should serve as a role model and an inspiration to the populace.
• Should the Champion fail to uphold the standard of Champion as stated, Their Excellencies will ask the Champion to relinquish his/her position. If this occurs, Their Excellencies may choose an acting replacement, leave the Championship vacant for the remainder of that Champion’s term, or hold another Championship competition.

The Rights and Privileges of the Arts & Sciences Champion

• To bear and display the regalia of his/her position.
• To stand near the Coronets in court and at events.
• To speak or act in the Coronets’ name when delegated to do so.

Categories

Possible categories for entries include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Scribal Arts: calligraphy, cartography, drawing, illumination, painting, brushes, paints, pigments, etc.
• Studio Crafts: blown glasswork, ceramics, pottery, sculpture, stained glasswork, stone carving, etc.
• Book Arts: book-binding, inks, paper-making, pens, print-making, etc.
• Jewelry: casting, chasing & repousse, cold forging, enameling, hot forging, soldered & non-soldered construction, stone cutting and polishing, amber & glass beads, etc.
• Metal Work (non-armor): decorative objects, household items, techniques (e.g. casting, chasing & repousse, cold forging, and hot forging), etc.
• Armor (combat & weaponry): armor – full suit or piece (plate, mail, leather, cloth, horn), bowyering, decorative dress armor, fletching, siege engines, weapon making, etc.
• Wood Work: cabinetry, furniture, household items, wood embellishment (carving, marquetry), etc.
• Leather Work: objects (e.g. belts, purses & pouches, household items, shoes), techniques (cobbling, constructed leather, tooled work), etc.
• Textile Arts (contruction): dyeing, felting, spinning, weaving, etc.
• Textile Arts (application): embroidery (blackwork, canvas work, couched work, counted thread, drawn thread, free design, laid work, metal thread, whitework), lace-making (bobbin, needle lace), ornamentation (appliqué, beadwork, braids, cords, gimp, painting, dyeing), and miscellaneous (knitting, macramé, nalbinding, sprang), etc.
• Clothing (garment): court or working garments (500AD-1600AD)
• Clothing (accessory):  coif, fans, gloves, pouches, hats, hair pins or combs, shoes, etc.
• Herbs: culinary, household (e.g. candles, cosmetics, skin preparations, soap), medical, etc.
• Culinary Arts: beverages, breads, condiments, desserts, meats, pastries, subtleties, etc.
• Brewing and Vinting: beers, liqueurs, mead, wine, etc.
• Performing Arts: vocals, instrumentals, dancing, poetry, drama, storytelling, juggling, acrobatics, etc.
• Creative Writing: brief prose, music composition, playwriting, poetry, etc.
• Technical Writing: essays, research papers, etc.
• Musical Instruments (construction)
• Miscellaneous: alchemy, architecture/engineering (drawing, miniature), astronomy, astrology, heraldic display, seamanship (navigation), SCA practical (period items used for other purposes), scientific instruments, tool making, animal husbandry and horticulture, etc.

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