General Info
Welding teams (up to 4 welders) have 8 hours to build a sculpture from donated scrap metal materials. Sculptures must incorporate the “Ports of Imagination” theme with a maximum 5’ x 5’ x 5’ finished size.
Please note: all welding team slots have been filled.
Supplies
Each team will be assigned a 20’ x 20’ booth space equipped with basic welding equipment, a safety gear bag, power, and scrap metal. Plasma cutters and some shop tools may be provided in a centrally located area for all teams’ use. Each team will be responsible for bringing their own hand tools, including grinders, extension cords, ladders, props, clamps, hammers, and lifting devices. NWTC will accommodate electric tools only. Teams must keep all tools and equipment within their 20’ x 20’ booth.
Judging
A panel of three judges including welding instructors, artists, and industry professionals will judge the completed sculptures based on:
- Aesthetics
- Workmanship
- Durability and safety
- Appropriateness for public display
Prizes
Prizes awarded for each category – amateur (high school and college), professional, and corporate team welders – to be announced at 5:30 p.m. on the day of the event.
Ownership
The sculpture produced during the contest are the property of NWTC and will be auctioned to the highest bidder on the day of the event. The proceeds will benefit welding scholarships and event sustainability.
Live Auction Details
- Completed sculptures from welding rodeo will be sold to the highest bidders.
- Maximum dimensions of each sculpture are 5 feet wide by 5 feet high by 5 feet deep.
- Auction is open to the public.
- All money raised will benefit NWTC welding student scholarships.
- Payment due at time of auction.
- All sculptures need to stay on campus at NWTC Sturgeon Bay for one week following the event.
- Winning bidders are responsible for picking up and transporting the sculptures by contacting Michelle Rutues, NWTC event coordinator, at michelle.rutues@nwtc.edu or 920-272-9459.
