A&S Display Coordinator 

    Baroness Adele Lochlane
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    Come and be part of the awesome display of craftsmanship from the Known World!

    Pennsic 53 brings the annual display of the talents & knowledge of the Known World’s Artisans and Craftspeople. The variety and scope of work are always a wondrous spectacle of artistic talents and scientific skills.
     
    The display is not a competition. Bring your completed items, works in progress, research, and discussion materials so that you may share, inspire, and enrich our Society. See what others in your field are working on, discover a new passion, make new contacts, and most importantly, have fun!

    I look forward to seeing you and your projects. 
    Baroness Adele Lochlane

    Time & Place

    The Arts & Sciences Display will be held on Sunday, August 2nd, in the Great Hall across from the European Dance Tent. 

    11:30 Artisans may set up their entries 

    1:00 the Display is open to the public 

    5:00 Break down displays

    • All objects/displays need to be removed by 5:30. 
    • Please assist with the take-down of tables to return the Great Hall to its empty state. 
    • Any display items left behind will be taken to Lost & Found.

    Registration

    Online Registration: 

    • Use the online A&S Display form to pre-register. 
    • Online Registration is open until July 23, 2026.
    • Registration is limited to 100 entrants
    • You only need to submit one form, no matter how many items you are displaying.
    • Space will be assigned to those who pre-register in the order they are received. 

    Registration at Pennsic may be possible, depending on how much table space is still available.

    On-site late sign-up sheets will be available at University Point through 3:00 pm Saturday, Aug 1.
    Please get in touch with Baroness Adele at asdisplay@pennsicwar.org with any questions.

    Youth A & S Display

    The Youth Arts & Sciences Display will take place in the Great Hall at the same time as the general display.

    It will be in a designated area near the entrance of the Hall. Artisans may set up between 11:30 am and 1 pm.

    To Register:

    • Before Pennsic: Register online with the above A&S Display Form. Please note the word Youth in the notes section.
    • At Pennsic: Come to University Point before 3:00 pm Saturday, Aug 1; there will be a Youth A&S Display sign-up sheet.
    • Documentation sheets will be available at University Point and at the sign-in table during the display.

    Display Rules

    The display space is divided by Kingdom, allowing the Royalty, Peers, and Populace to see the efforts of their Craftspeople more easily.

    • Only tables & benches will be provided. Please bring your own chair if you do not want to spend the day sharing a bench.
    • There is a limit of 6 ft wide space per person (not per item). If you wish to bring alternative display items (stand, additional table, etc), please let me know. 
    • If you have any special requirements for space, please describe them on your registration form or contact the A&S Display Coordinator.
    • You are not required to be present with your items. If you can only attend for part of the day, please still bring your items to share. However, please have someone watch your items when you cannot be there. We cannot watch all the items, and we do not take responsibility for them.

    A & S Consultation Tables

    The A&S Consultation Service is a chance for artisans to voluntarily request feedback to help them improve in their art. The focus of this feedback can be on craftsmanship, research, historical understanding, and/or presentation.  Even if you never plan to enter A&S competitions you can use this table as an opportunity for feedback.  We strive to provide each artisan with the type of advice and feedback that they require for their individual journey in their chosen art, craft, or science.  

    Artisans: You have the option of requesting a consultation at the time that you register for the display.  Requesting a consultation in advance gives us a better opportunity to find a consultant with relevant experience.  You may also request a consultation on the day of the A&S Display, after you have gone through the registration table. Consultations are entirely optional.    

    • We will visit you at your table to view your display and talk to you. We can also work with you on scheduling a specific time.
    • We will aim to provide the sort of feedback that you need.  Let us know if there is a specific type of advice you would like (e.g., developing your skills, expanding your research, showing your work to its best advantage, preparing to enter competition, etc.)
    • You will not receive a score, and there is nothing to win.
    • You will have a chance to talk to experienced judges and walk through their thought process as they examine your entry.
    • We will attempt to accommodate as many entries as possible.

    Consultants: We also need volunteer consultants. Want to help? Let us know! You are the ones who are going to help make the A & S Consultation Service successful.

    • We’d welcome you for the full four hours or any portion you are able to attend. Let us know what you can do, and we’ll work with you.
    • Never consulted before and want to learn? Let us know. You can be a shadow consultant. We’d welcome the company.
    • We also hope that this will make the judging experience at A&S competitions more constructive and more enjoyable.
    • If you are interested in helping, please sign up in advance: volunteer for A&S Consultation  If you have any questions, please contact us.