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The SilverArts showcase enables artists to celebrate total wellness through creative talent. 

It is the core expression of personhood. There are 4 divisions, each with sub-categories as follows:

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NOTE

Starting in 2023, the Mixed Media sub-category has been split into 2 separate sub-categories - Mixed Media and General Fiber Arts.   General Fiber Arts will now be the category for all entries where the majority of the elements are fiber while the original Mixed Media sub-category is now for entries where the majority of the elements are non-fiber. 

LITERARY ARTS   

Essays

Life Experience

Short Stories (Fiction)

Poetry

HERITAGE ARTS 

Basket Weaving

Crocheting

General Fiber Arts

Jewelry

Knitting

Needlework

Pottery (thrown or hand built)

Quilting (hand stitched)

Quilting (machine stitched)

Stained Glass

Tole/Decorative painting

Weaving

Woodcarving

Wood turning

Woodworking

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Local competition only

Diamond Art

Gourds (painted)

Iron Working/Blacksmithing

Metalwork

Paper Arts

Quilting (machine stitched, collaborative)

Rugs Hooked (Woven or braided)

VISUAL ARTS

Acrylics

Digital art

Drawing

Mixed Media

Oil

Pastels

Photography-Digital

Photography-Film

Sculpture

Watercolor

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​​​​Local Competition only

Alcohol Ink art

Art markers

Charcoal

Colored pencils

Pyrography

 

PERFORMING ARTS

Comedy/Drama (group & solo)

Dance  (group & solo)

Instrumental  (group & solo)

Vocal  (group & solo)

Cheerleading

The following are the entry and judging criteria for the various SilverArts categories.

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Who is eligible?

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To be eligible to participate, you must be 50 years of age or better on or before December 31 of the current year and be a resident of Cherokee, Clay and Graham counties for three (3) consecutive months each year.

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What is eligible?

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  • All SilverArts work must have been produced/completed within the last 2 years (e.g. after May 2022 for the 2024 Senior Games).

  • Entries cannot have previously medaled locally or entered or performed at the NC State Finals Games.

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Heritage Arts

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  • An artist may only submit up to 3 entries per sub-category.

  • The artist's name, title of entry and sub-category must be attached to the entry when submitted.

  • Heritage art must be the work of ONE individual and not a group (except Quilting - machine, collaborative).

  • It must be an original work.  Patterns may be used but no stamped pieces or kits will be accepted with the exception of the Diamond Art sub-category.

  • Art pieces cannot be larger than than 3' wide x 3' deep x 5' high and must be attached to a base.  Framed entries can be no larger than 36" x 42", including the frame.  No entry may be heavier than 50 lbs.

  • Criteria for judging; Originality, Color, Eye Appeal, Function (does it do what it is supposed to do?), Proportions,/Skill/Workmanship.

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Literary Arts

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  • An artist may only submit 1 entry per sub-category.

  • Entries for all sub-categories should be typed on 8 1/2" x 11" paper and have a minimum of 1" margins and a minimum font size of 10 point type.  Font should be easily readable and "times new roman" or "arial" fonts are suggested.

  • Poems can be no longer than 40 lines and single spacing is acceptable.

  • Essays, Short stories and Life Experiences can be no longer than 8 pages and must be double-spaced and have page numbers.

  • All entries must have a title page which includes the title of the work, sub-category and name of author.  The title page is not included in the page count.

  • For judging purposes, the name of the author should appear only on the title page.

  • The author should keep the original and submit a copy of the work which Cherokee/Clay County Senior Games & SilverArts will keep.

  • Criteria for judging; Creativity, Rhythm/Flow/Readability, Message conveyed by Words, Technique (grammar, style, appropriateness).

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Visual Arts

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  • An artist may only submit up to 3 entries per sub-category.

  • The artist's name, title of entry and sub-category must be attached to the entry when submitted.

  • Art must be properly framed, wired and ready to be hung.

  • Sculpture groupings are to be no more than 3 pieces.

  • Mixed media pieces may be free-standing, able to be displayed in an area no greater than 3' wide x 3' deep x 5' high and must be attached to a base.

  • Framed entries may be no larger than 36" x 42", including the frame.  No entry may be heavier than 50 lbs.

  • Criteria for judging; Originality, Color, Eye Appeal, Perspective, Technique.

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Performing Arts

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  • An artist may only submit one entry per size of act in each of 2 sub-categories.

  • Group size  For ALL sub-categories except CHEERLEADING, group sizes are: (a) Soloists (who may be accompanied), (b) Small groups (2 - 4), or (c) Large group (5 or more performers).                                      Cheerleading group sizes are: Small: 2-4, Medium: 5-9, Large: 5 or more

  • For ALL sub-categories except CHEERLEADING - performance is limited to 3 minutes.  Cheerleading time limit is 4 minutes. Exceeding the time limit will result in disqualification (State competition rules).  Timing begins with the first note of music or the first movement of the act.

  • Props are the responsibility of the performer.

  • Voice presentations must be live, although background music may be tapes or accompanied.

  • All performers, including accompanists must be over the age of 50 and must register as SilverArts participants, although and accompanist will not be counted in the number of performers.

  • Criteria for judging; Technique (difficulty), Creativity (originality), Execution (skill), Presentation (showmanship).​

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