Tulsa Welding School Jacksonville Presents:
2025 Scrap Metal Art Competition at the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair
Contest Guidelines
Theme: In The Garden
Completely open for interpretation. There are so many things that could be found in a garden other than the obvious…. GET CREATIVE!
All Competitors must be registered online at www.JacksonvilleFair.com/Metal
Deadline to register is November 2nd, 2025
All submissions must be dropped off and checked in at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds Main Office (510 Fairgrounds Place, Jacksonville FL 32202) during the following days/times:
Wednesday, October 29th from 9a to 4p
Thursday, October 30th from 9a to 4p
Friday, October 31st from 9a to 4p
Sunday, November 2nd from 9a to 4p
Judging will occur on Thursday, November 6th
The winners will be announced on JacksonvilleFair.com by 6pm on Sunday, November 16th.
1st Place Winner will receive $850.
2nd Place Winner will receive $400.
3rd Place Winner will receive $250
“People’s Choice” winner (public voting) will receive $150
Art must be an original and creative work of the registrant.
Art must have been created any time after 1/1/2025
Maximum 3 entries per person
Contestants are encouraged to use scrap/recycled metals
Whether you cut, shape, drill, weld, solder or glue… as long as your primary medium is metal (80%+) it counts.
Metal can be painted
Submissions will be kept inside and safe from rain and other outdoor elements.
All copyright laws must be followed in the creation of the design.
Submissions must be one continual piece, not multiple pieces unconnected.
Movement is allowed but not required. Moving parts are permitted provided they do not affect the integrity of the piece or create a safety hazard.
Submissions must be bigger than the minimum size of 6” in any direction
Sculptures must be self-standing (either on a table or on the floor)
Anything that is to be hung must have a hanger or hook that is durable enough to support the weight of your piece.
Anything hanging must not exceed 10lbs
All submissions must have the following information securely taped or tied onto it:
“Metal Art Competition”; Artists Name; Artwork Title; Approximate Hours to Make; School (leave this one blank if you are not in school).This information will be removed from the piece and used to create Name Tags for the Exhibit.
Art can be picked up during the following days/times:
Sunday, November 16th from 4p - 6p (see “Art Pick Up Instructions” for more details)
Monday, November 17th from 10a 3p
*or by appointment. Email Christine@JacksonvilleFair.com to set up your appt.
Any art not picked up by Thursday, November 20th will become property of the Jacksonville Fairgrounds.