2008 CGS Gourd Art Competition

Categories

CATEGORIES: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ARTIST TO ENTER THEIR PIECE IN THE CORRECT CATEGORY

Judges will not move pieces from one category to another. Be certain that you have read the specific criteria outline for the category and make your decision accordingly, e.g. if the criteria specify carving with natural or clear finish only, DO NOT stain the piece or add other embellishments..
If you have questions about proper category placement, check with those taking in the pieces. Volunteers will be available on Thursday, June 19, to answer questions. They may provide advice, but you must make the final determination for placement of your piece.
Pieces entered in incorrect categories cannot be judged.

26 CATEGORIES: GOURDS MUST PREDOMINATE. INDICATE ON YOU ENTRY FORM WHICH DIVISION YOU ARE ENTERING AND SPECIFY THE CATEGORY BY NUMBER AND TITLE.

• Category 1: Gourd with weaving of natural or man-made materials.
• Category 2: Gourd with coiling of natural or man-made materials.
• Category 3: This Years Art Challenge: “The Color Purple” Create a piece emphasizing use of the color purple. Any technique or medium allowed.
• Category 4: Inspired by the Sea. Create a piece inspired by the sea. The piece may be painted, carved or sculptural. Any technique allowed.
• Category 5: Painting. Whole or cut gourd. Painting must predominate. On entry form, please specify type of paint used.
• Category 6: Staining. Whole or cut gourd. Woodburning allowed. Staining must be featured.
• Category 7: Mixed media. Whole or cut gourd. On entry form please indicate materials used. Any technique allowed.
• Category 8: Hand trained gourds. This category has been named the Jim Story category. This is a relatively new category with techniques and processes growing in popularity. Gourds may be grown in a mold or otherwise manipulated. Pieces should be left natural or finished with a clear finish only.
• Category 9: Clay embellishment. May be air dried or polymer clay. Any finishing technique allowed.
• Category 10: Pyrography: Whole or cut gourd. Wood burned only. Natural or clear finish only.
• Category 11: Carving: Whole or cut gourd. Carving must be featured. Natural or clear finish only.
• Category 12: Doll/Human figure: Single or multiple gourds may be used to create a single figure. Any technique allowed. Gourds must predominate.
• Category 13: Flowers: Single or multiple flowers. Any technique allowed, including burning, carving, painted or sculptural pieces.
• Category 14: Sculptural bird figure: Single or multiple gourds are allowed to create a single bird. Gourds must predominate. Any technique allowed.

Printable Entry Form (2 per page)

• Category 15: Sculptural reptiles or amphibians: Create a creature that slithers, crawls or hops. Created from one or more gourds, pieces or whole. Any technique allowed.
• Category 16: Gourd seeds as embellishment: Create a piece featuring the use of gourd seeds as the primary design element. The piece may be utilitarian, a creature, whatever.
• Category 17: Masks: Whole or cut gourds. Any technique allowed. Must include a sturdy hanger as these pieces will be hung.
• Category 18: Jewelry. Whole or cut gourds and/or pieces. Any technique allowed. May use additional materials/embellishments.
• Category 19: Beaded embellishment. Beading must predominate.
• Category 20: Musical instruments. Instrument must be playable.
• Category 21: Whimsy. Create a whimsical piece. It may be painted, carved, sculptural or assembled. Any technique allowed.
• Category 22: Inspired by Native America, including North Coast Indian.
• Category 23: Inspired by the Orient.
• Category 24: Inspired by Africa, including Egypt.
• Category 25: Inspired by Greco-Roman themes.
• Category 26: Inspired by Latin America
  
  MASTERS DIVISION
• Category 1: Vases, bowls or containers. Any technique allowed.
• Category 2: Sculptural gourds. May be single or multiple gourds. Any technique allowed.
  
  CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER.
  No restrictions. (minimal adult assistance, please)
  
  YOUTH 13 – 17.
  No restrictions. Work of entrant only. Children and youth are also eligible to enter any Novice category.
• Category 1: Anything Goes. Create a piece, functional or decorative. May be single or multiple gourds. Any technique allowed. Use your imagination
• Category 2: “Critters” Create a critter, real or imaginary. Single or multiple gourds allowed. Any technique allowed.