“THYME to Garden in Pittsburgh!”  A Sculpture for your Garden 

Pittsburgh was home to immigrant families who found work and wealth in its many earth-  related industries.  Therefore, this contest is for a stand-alone functional metal sculpture for the garden (e.g., not limited to iron, steel and aluminum).  Specifications:

1. Dimensions:  must be exhibited on a base, no larger than 14” Wide or 14” deep.  Height is minimum of 20”.
2. Weight:  No more than 15 lbs.
3. Materials:  Any type of metal(s) that is/are recycled, reused or repurposed.  May use dried plant materials (NO fresh).
4. Each entry must include a 3 x 5 card:

                Front:  Title and a list of the materials used

                Back:  District, Garden Club, Designer(s) name and mailing address.

      5. Entry may be work of more than one person.

ONLY ONE ENTRY FROM EACH DISTRICT

Selection method is determined by the district.

District entries selected for Convention competition must be submitted 

on Friday, April 21 from 11-5 PM at the Monroeville Doubletree Hotel. Judging is at 5:15 PM.

Entries are not to be judged under the same standards as a flower show.

Trash to Treasure Chair: Pat Drennen

SCALE OF POINTS FOR JUDGING

Conformance …………………….......20 pts

(fits within stated dimensions, on a base, weighs less than 15 lbs.)

Artistic Concept ………………………50 pts

(creative reuse of recycled materials)

Expression ………………………………20 pts

(interpretation of theme)

Execution …………...…………………..10 pts

(workmanship)

TOTAL …………………………………...100 pts