The AAW Special Exhibition "Step Up to the Plate" deadline for entries is coming up. The full original announcement is located here
The deadline for entries is February 15.
Some folks may wonder about the theme and what pieces would be considered.
"Step up to the Plate" is most recognized as a baseball term so almost anything associated with baseball is probably a safe bet to meet the criteria. Additionally, "step up to the plate"can certainly express a willingness on someone(s) part to step forward and do their "part". A non-baseball-themed turning, which evoked this sort of message, would also meet the criteria. A turned "plate" might meet the criteria, but may not rate an acceptance if plates are common or if it does not reflect imagination.
A Google search might help you come up with ideas if you are still considering an entry. Baseball-themed pieces might have a much easier time of meeting the criteria, while subtle, thought -provoking attempts will be subjected to more scrutiny.
The guidelines may seem ambiguous, but they are intended be general enough to give turners the latitude to be creative. Adhering to the theme was stressed for this exhibit because there were cases where that did not happen in the prior exhibit (and there were complaints about that). I would suggest that it is not a question of "what the AAW is looking for", but rather what can turners imagine and create that fits the theme of "Step Up to the Plate." To specify specifics is counter-productive to encouraging a broad spectrum of opportunities. Some of the most interesting and unusual pieces in prior shows truly relect something new and imaginative and unexpected.
The three jurors, all professional artists, will use the theme "Step Up to the Plate" as one criteria, in addition to craftsmanship, imagination, and creativity to decide on the accepted pieces. The pieces they select will go into the exhibition. A quality picture catalog is planned for this exhibition, and it will no doubt provide a wide range of wonderful works that found different ways to represent stepping up to the plate.
The deadline for entries is February 15.
Some folks may wonder about the theme and what pieces would be considered.
"Step up to the Plate" is most recognized as a baseball term so almost anything associated with baseball is probably a safe bet to meet the criteria. Additionally, "step up to the plate"can certainly express a willingness on someone(s) part to step forward and do their "part". A non-baseball-themed turning, which evoked this sort of message, would also meet the criteria. A turned "plate" might meet the criteria, but may not rate an acceptance if plates are common or if it does not reflect imagination.
A Google search might help you come up with ideas if you are still considering an entry. Baseball-themed pieces might have a much easier time of meeting the criteria, while subtle, thought -provoking attempts will be subjected to more scrutiny.
The guidelines may seem ambiguous, but they are intended be general enough to give turners the latitude to be creative. Adhering to the theme was stressed for this exhibit because there were cases where that did not happen in the prior exhibit (and there were complaints about that). I would suggest that it is not a question of "what the AAW is looking for", but rather what can turners imagine and create that fits the theme of "Step Up to the Plate." To specify specifics is counter-productive to encouraging a broad spectrum of opportunities. Some of the most interesting and unusual pieces in prior shows truly relect something new and imaginative and unexpected.
The three jurors, all professional artists, will use the theme "Step Up to the Plate" as one criteria, in addition to craftsmanship, imagination, and creativity to decide on the accepted pieces. The pieces they select will go into the exhibition. A quality picture catalog is planned for this exhibition, and it will no doubt provide a wide range of wonderful works that found different ways to represent stepping up to the plate.
