i. Artwork in Colored Pencils, Pen and Ink, Sketching, Watercolor, and
Pastels should be properly framed AND with glass.
ii. Artwork in Acrylics may either be with or without glass.
iii. Artwork in Oil should be framed WITHOUT glass.
iv. No “mixed-media” artwork may be submitted. v. Pen and Ink are MONOCHROMATIC – this means only ONE color of ink
should be used.
vi. ALL artwork should measure no more than 36” (3 feet) on any side, INCLUDING FRAME, and must be ready to hang with wire hangers.
vii. Make sure all artwork which features people follows convention
guidelines for appearance and dress code (no sleeveless shirts, shorts, pants on women, open shoes/slippers, etc.)
viii. All artwork must be submitted with a 3” x 5” card and ONE (1) EXHIBIT
AFFIDAVIT; both should be securely attached at the back of each artwork.
ix. THREE (3) COPIES OF THE JUDGE’S FORMS ARE REQUIRED.
x. All entries must be done in realistic style. NO ABSTRACT, SURREAL OR
CARTOON styles. xi. No artwork should attempt to portray the face of Christ.

i. All photos must be approximately 8” x 10” (8R) size, in either landscape
or portrait orientation.
ii. All photos must be submitted with proper matting, not framing, and
WITHOUT glass or plastic cover (example of matting material: illustration
board); for easier display, matting should be approximately 11” x 14”.
iii. Each photo must be entered in ONLY ONE EVENT.
iv. Make sure all photos that feature people follow convention guidelines for
appearance and dress code (no sleeveless shirts, shorts, pants on women, open shoes/slippers, etc.)
v. All photos must be submitted with a 3” x 5” card and ONE (1) EXHIBIT
AFFIDAVIT; both should be securely attached at the back of each photo. vi. THREE (3) COPIES OF THE JUDGE’S FORMS ARE REQUIRED. vii. Photography report (1 copy) NEEDED for Special Effects category ONLY.

i. Non-performance. Open for FEMALE contestants ONLY.
ii. Layout may be 8”x 8” or larger and must be a scrapbook layout. Cards
and other craft projects cannot be submitted as the entire entry.
iii. ALL items including photos in the entry MUST conform to Student
Convention dress standards and guidelines.
iv. Entries must be a minimum of two pages but not exceed twelve pages
(back-to-back pages are considered 2 pages).
v. Each page must be in a plastic page protector within a standard
nondecorative binder. Binder will not be judged.
vi. Entry must have a clearly stated theme.
vii. All artwork must be submitted with a 3”x 5” card and ONE (1) EXHIBIT
AFFIDAVIT; both should be securely attached to the back of the
scrapbook.
viii. THREE (3) COPIES OF THE JUDGE’S FORMS ARE REQUIRED.

i. Open for Male and Female contestants. One entry per school.
ii. For Clay Sculpture
iii. Entries must be entirely hand built and can be made of any CLAY or
POLYMER CLAY.
iv. Use of slip molds or green ware available from ceramic or craft houses is
not allowed.
v. Slip molds may be used only if the mold is made by the student. Molds
must be submitted as part of the entry.
vi. Metalwork and Woodwork entries must not exceed three (3) feet, and
for Clay Sculpture, two (2) feet in any direction (Length, Width, and
Height).
vii. THREE (3) COPIES OF THE JUDGE’S FORMS ARE REQUIRED along with ONE
(1) EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT.

i. All categories are for FEMALE contestants ONLY.
ii. For Dresses: Contestants must make girls/ladies’ garments. No children’s
garments are permitted, except in crochet and knitting.
iii. Be careful to place entry into the proper category.
iv. All fashion must meet A.C.E./School of Tomorrow® requirements and
standards.
v. For Cross-Stitch and Embroidery: No stamped cross-stitch / ‘punch and
sew’ embroidery will be accepted. Pictures must be framed without glass. The back of all work must be accessible for judging.
vi. Follow convention guidelines, INCLUDING SUBMISSION OF THREE (3)
JUDGE’S FORMS AND ALL REPORTS AND PATTERNS. Include 3” x 5” card
and ONE (1) EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT. Incomplete and/or unfinished items WILL NOT BE JUDGED.

i. Exhibits must occupy a table or floor area no wider than 48 inches
(Length x Width); Height may vary.
ii. Dangerous chemicals, offensive odors, explosives, open flames, or live
animals, reptiles, or insects must NOT be exhibited. Exhibits requiring
running water are not permitted.
iii. Experiment notebooks and other supporting data should be available for
the judges.
iv. For Social Studies: Photos that are not historical and include people must
adhere to contestant dress standards.
v. Follow convention guidelines, including submission of THREE (3) JUDGE’S
FORMS. Include a 3” x 5” card and ONE (1) EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT.