Artisans and craftspersons are invited to submit entries to the Abbey Medieval Masterpiece Competition, which will be held as a partnership of the Abbey Medieval Festival 2008 and the Caboolture Artisans Guild.  There are substantial prizes to be won. 

This Award aims to celebrate the spirit of the medieval Masterpiece, the epitome of excellence within the medieval arts and craft world and the gateway to the hallowed Guilds. 

In the Middle Ages, a group of artisans engaged in the same occupation - cobblers, stonemasons, carpenters, etc - would associate themselves together for protection and mutual aid.  No one within a town could practise a craft without belonging to the appropriate guild association. Members of the craft guilds were divided into Master, Journeyman, and Apprentice.    In order to demonstrate his skill, the candidate to become a Master had to execute a work for official examination, the Masterpiece. 

It is hoped that in time, artists and artisans may help the Museum through the donation of these special works to form the basis of a travelling exhibition throughout Australia.

Accepted works will be exhibited at the Old Fire Station Gallery, 55 King St, Caboolture, Queensland.

Monday 23 June to Sunday 13th July

Official Opening: Friday 27th June.

Tickets $10.00

Tickets can be pre-purchased at the Old Fire Station Gallery or at the door on the night.

Photo: Steve Lippis    

Categories

1.    Carving and Sculpture
2.    Embroidery and Costumes
3.    Painting (historically accurate)
3a    Painting (inspired by medieval times)
4.    Stained glass / Mosaic
5.    Jewellery
6.    Metalwork - armour, weapons,
                        - household items
7.    Ceramics
8.    Woodwork
 

In each section, prizes will be awarded as follows:

♦   Master Artisan $300.00

♦   Journeyman $150.00

♦   Highly Commended $50.00

NB: Section 3a, one prize of $100 will be awarded.