OCA Show Competition


Entry & Submission

Finished Pieces must be brought to the Fair Complex between Noon and 6:00 PM on March 9th, 2011.

Pricing & Fees

Entry Fee for members is $2.00 per piece.

Entry Fee for non-members is $4.00 per piece.

Categories

Entries are accepted in many different Fired Arts and Crafts categories including Ceramics, Pottery, Porcelain Dolls, Tole Painting, China Painting and many others.

Entry Level

Entry areas include Professionals, Seniors, Amateurs, Teens, Children, Men, and Handicapped.

Contact the Competition Chairman for more information


Judging

Our Judges include an impressive collection of professionals specializing in a variety of the Fired Arts and Crafts Fields.

The judging for this show is based on the point system from the International Ceramic Association. Each entry begins with 300 points and the judges deduct points in areas where improvement is needed. Any entry receiving 300 - 270 points is awarded a first place ribbon and is eligible to compete for the top awards. These are the top quality and are usually near perfection.

The judges that attend our show receive a small gratuity, which does not cover a majority of their travel expenses. They leave their businesses and families in order to be a part of our show. All of their training, which also involves traveling, is at their own expense. It is sometimes a tiring and thankless labor of love, which often results in criticism from those for who they have one their best.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank the judges. For, without their dedication, we would not be able to have a competition. We would also like to let the judges know how important they are to our competition and would like to encourage each of you to let the judges know that we realize how much effort goes into their job.

Basic Point Scores I.C.A.

Choice of Design & Adaptability to Function:

15

Appropriateness for Function (No rough raised texture or unfired stain where it might come in contact with food):

5

Proportion of Design in Relationship to Piece (Design pattern or decal should not be offensive):

5

Balance:

5

Color:

20

Distinction:

5

Depth:

5

Harmony or Contrast:

5

Fit (In relation to design & other color):

5

Originality:

25

Addition to Design, Patern, or Decal:

5

Mold Adaptation (Addition or subtraction from basic piece):

5

Interpretion of a Pattern:

5

Use of Color:

5

Unique Use of Normal, Function of a Piece:

5

Workmanship:

40

Clean-up & Neatness of Piece Before Decoration (Uniform thickness of handbuilt pieces, well joined add-ons):

15

Perfection of Technique Used:

5

Proper Use of Product or Media:

5

Properly Fired, No Glaze Drips or Sharp Stilt Marks:

5

Degree of Difficulty:

10

Total Points Possible:

100