Official duties include coordinating the efforts of Principality, Baronial and Shire Arts & Sciences officers, and promoting the dissemination of accurate information about the fields under study. The A&S Minister also assists the Chronicler in confirming the validity of research presented to the membership in publication form. The Arts & Sciences Minister will hold competitions, host classes, and reach out to local groups & guilds to encourage all skills. Please share your stories, ideas, methods and we will post them as inspiration.
Competition Schedules
Westkingdom - PDF
Principality of Cynagua - PDF
Principality of the Mists - PDF
Wooden Spoon - PDF
Pentathlon Competition for West Kingdom Arts and Sciences Champion
Five Entries
- Practical Science: A science that is not necessarily a trade. Includes making textiles, cooking, weaving, brewing.
- Technical Science: A science that is a trade or would require learning from a professional. Includes woodwork, metalwork, leatherwork, glasswork
- Performing Art: An art you present to an audience. May be original or period
- Fine Art: A visual art used primarily or solely for aesthetic beauty. Includes clothing, calligraphy, oil painting, illumination, needlework.
- Research Paper or Masterwork: A substantial piece of academic writing using independent research into a topic with a description of the findings of that research. Or a piece using at least 3 of the 4 previous categories.
Arts & Sciences Resources
Arts & Sciences Complete Handbook
Arts & Sciences Ministers Information
Championship
Competition Guidelines
Collegium Occidentalis Website
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