[Ansteorra] Laurels' Prize Tourney - Location & Date Change

[Daria Riley]

Quoted from the Kingdom A&S Page regarding Laurels' Prize:

The Laurels of Ansteorra believe that artisans who don't like to compete
should also have a venue for display of their works and for constructive
criticism.

Laurels Prize is a body of work display of all of the various types of arts
that a person has researched and attempted, or a display of a single art
showing improvements and variations over time. Over the years, it has also
become common for individual Laurels to host mini competitions in a
particular arts area, however this is not the main purpose for the event.
Since it is unlikely that an artisan will produce enough new items to bring
a new body of work annually, this event is held every other year,
alternating with Fall Arts Symposium.

Although the items displayed at Laurels Prize are not actually "judged" it
is considered a working event for the Laurels, who are there to give
constructive commentary. Laurels Prize was specifically designed as an event
that was not a competition but solely for the benefit of artists who want
good, in-depth commentary without competing for a score.

It is recommended that artisans provide some documentation with their
displays at Laurels Prize Tourney, at least a 1 to 2 page summary sheet.
Supporting documentation in a binder is never a bad idea.

So What Does Body-of-Work Mean?
This is a display format where you are not limited in the number of items
that you bring to display. It means that you have the opportunity to show
off many or all of the items that you have created.

How Many Pieces Should I Bring for a Body-of-Work Competition?
This is a bit more difficult to answer. The offhand answer is more than one
item. You want to bring as many items as you can, but you do not want to
bring practice pieces or items that do not represent you well. Four very
good pieces of work are better than 15 mediocre pieces of work. Here are a
few examples of types of body-of-work displays:

* A single complex item, say an Elizabethan outfit - it sounds as though
this is one item, but with undergarments, clothes, shoes, hat, and
accessories, this would be a fine entry.

* A progression of the same type of item - for example, a series of
illuminated scrolls that show various types of illumination from different
periods, or the same type of illumination showing a progression of more and
more complexity in your artwork.

* The dabbler display - many of us try various art forms over the years.
This is probably the most common type of body-of-work display where there
are: a hodge-podge of different items that you have created over time.

How Do I Display?
A body of work competition can be a lot of work for the artist to set up.
Everything that you bring should be displayed in a pleasing manner. This is
another reason to be discriminating in the items that you bring. As stated
above, four nice items that are decoratively displayed are much more
pleasing than 15 items tossed out on a table.

What Kind of Feedback Can I Expect?
In Ansteorra, Laurel Prize is a body-of-work display. It is not a scored
competition. This event is specifically designed for artisans to display the
breadth and depth of their arts, in a non-competitive environment, and get
feedback from the Laurels. As the Laurels visit your display, they will want
to provide you with as much information as they can to help you further your
arts, so you really want to bring your notepad to this event.
More Information on Laurels Prize


Baroness Daria Riley
Web Minister ~ Stronghold of Hellsgate
http://www.hellsgate-sca.org
Broken Spit Tavern
http://www.brokenspit.com


-----Original Message-----
From: ansteorra-bounces+daria=brokenspit.com at lists.ansteorra.org
[mailto:ansteorra-bounces+daria=brokenspit.com at lists.ansteorra.org] On
Behalf Of Owen Van Meter
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 2:07 PM
To: Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc.
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] Laurels' Prize Tourney - Location & Date Change

Will the reasearch need to be displayed as well as the item being entered?

On Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 9:36 AM, Daria Riley <daria at brokenspit.com> wrote:

> It is with great pleasure that the populaces of Bryn Gwlad and the
> Incipient
> Stronghold of Hellsgate announce that we have been graciously awarded
> Laurels' Prize Tourney.
>
> To be held August 28th in Belton, TX. (event flyer below)
>
> For those more Martially inclined, heavy fighting is being planned for the
> enjoyment of all.
>
>
>
> ~ Artisan Registration is open online at http://www.hellsgate-sca.org
>
> ~ Merchants are welcome with no additional site fee and should contact the
> Event Registrar at daria at brokenspit.com
>
>
>
> **Please Be Sure to review the site fee's for the Event. There is an
> additional fee of $8 per car to enter BLORA. Car-pooling is Recommended.
>
>
>
> Yours in Joyous Service to Crown and Kingdom,
>
>
>
> Baroness Daria Riley
>
> Laurels' Prize Registrar
>
>
>
> Web Minister ~ Stronghold of Hellsgate
>
> http://www.hellsgate-sca.org
>
>
>
> Broken Spit Tavern
>
> http://www.brokenspit.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
____________________________________________________________________________
> _______________________________________________________
>
> Join us among the towering trees of Ft Hood's BLORA for Laurels' Prize.
>
> An opportunity for the Artisans of Ansteorra to display their works and
> discuss them with the Laurels of our Stellar Kingdom.
>
>
>
> "Laurels' Prize is a body of work display of all of the various types of
> arts that a person has researched and attempted, or a display of a single
> art
>
> showing improvements and variations over time."
>
>
>
> Table Space MUST be reserved prior to the Event
>
> Outdoor Display Areas Available by request
>
> Electric Outlet Use Available by request
>
>
>
> A sideboard lunch is included in the site fee
>
> Site opens for Set Up at 8am with displays to be finished by 10am
>
> Site fee $8 ($5 non-member if applicable)
>
> (checks made payable to: SCA Inc./Barony of Bryn Gwlad)
>
> (BLORA charges a separate fee of $8 per car, Fee is waived to all Military
> ID card holders)
>
>
>
> Parking in Designated Areas Only
>
> Site is Dry except for Brewing Displays
>
> Minors must be accompanied by Parent or legal Guardian.
>
> They may attend with a 21 year or older adult with a signed and notarized
> Minor Event Waiver form from the parents.
>
> No Pets Allowed
>
>
>
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