Designed to have participants focus on the joys and benefits of artistic creativity, while simultaneously celebrating personhood. The Official Rules for each event are located to the right.You will also find the SilverArts Guidelines and specific Sub-Category Requirements. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these documents; click here if you need to download the free version.
Artwork must be original and created after the artist turned 55.
Artwork must be completed within the past two years.
Artwork, except sculpture, must be framed, securely wired and ready to be hung. (No serrated hoods or string)
Dimensions must be less than 36" x 42" and must weigh less than 50 pounds.
Artists name and the title of entry must appear on the back of the artwork.
PERFORMING ARTS
Categories: Comedy/Drama, Dance, Instrumental, Vocal (lip sync prohibited), Line Dancing, Cheerleading (no limit to group size). Size of act: solo, small group (2 - 4 people), or large group (5 or more). Note: Accompanist is not counted in group size but must register as a participant.
Entry Rules:
Acts are limited to three minutes on-stage time except Cheerleaders - they will have five minutes for their routine. Timing begins with the first note or movement and ends with the exit of the last performer.
If a cassette is used, it must be of high quality and must be cued and ready to play. There must not be any taped instructions on the disc or tape.
Props will be the responsibility of the performer.
Voice presentations must be a live performance by the artists. Background music can be taped, however, lip synching is prohibited.
All performers must enter stage right and exit stage left or begin and end on stage.
HERITAGE ARTS
Categories: Basketweaving, China Painting, Crocheting, Hooked Rugs, Jewelery, Knitting, Needlework, Quilting, Stained Glass, Tole Painting, Tatting and Needlelace, Thrown & Hand Built Pottery, Weaving, Woodcarving and Woodworking
Entry Rules:
Entries must be the original and created after the artist turned 55.
Artwork must be completed within the past two years.
Patterns may be used, however stamped work is not allowed.
All framed work must be securely framed and wired and ready to be hung.(Two dimensional work not framed will not be accepted)
Framed entries must not exceed 36" x 42" and must weigh less than 50 pounds. All other entries must not exceed 3' x 3' display area.
Groupings (sets) may not have more than 3 pieces per group.
The artists name and title of the entry must appear on or be attached to the entry. Ceramics Disclaimer - CERAMIC entries will be judged on the local level ONLY. Winners will NOT QUALIFY for the North Carolina State Finals.
LITERARY ARTS
Categories: Essays, Short Stories, Life Experiences, Poetry
Entry Rules:
Poems must be no longer than 40 lines and must be typed.
Short stories and essays must not be longer than 8 pages typed, double-spaced.
All entries must have a title page which includes title of work, category, and name of artist.
Artist's name must not appear on the content pages.
Copy of work should be of a high quality and reproducible. No framed or matted entries accepted.
Entries must be the original work of the artist, created after the artist turned 55.
Entries must have been created within the past two years.
