D.A. Kabatoff Report post Posted May 29, 2012 (edited) Hi Everyone, I wanted to let you know that the TCAA will be sponsoring a Saddlemaking and Silver Engraving competition that will take place in January of 2013. The competition will take place at the High Noon Auction and Sale in late January. The show is meant to help promote the next generation of gear makers and will be a juried show meaning there will be a formal application in which photos of your work must first be submitted for review and candidates whose work meets the criteria set forth will be contacted to submit their work to the competition. The competition will be judged by two members of the TCAA using a category points system which entrants will be able to see and discuss with the judges after the show... this offers an invaluable opportunity to have your work critqued by the best in the business. There is a prize for first place which I won't comment on other than to say that it is well worth your effort... the show will be formally announced on the TCAA's website towards the end of this month, beginning of next month. For those not familiar with the High Noon Auction, this auction is where the finest, most expensive western art and gear is sold. In a recent auction, Pancho Villa's silver saddle sold for over $600,000.00 This competition is an incredible chance to not only have your worked judged by TCAA members but also to display your skills to art and gear collectors who are looking for the next generation of makers to invest in. Keep an eye out for the official announcement on the TCAA's website: TCAA Website regards, Darcy Kabatoff Edited May 29, 2012 by D.A. Kabatoff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
