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Welding teams (up to 4 welders) have 8 hours to build a sculpture from donated scrap metal materials. Sculptures must incorporate a designated theme with a maximum 5’ x 5’ x 5’ finished size. 

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 awarded for each category – amateur (high school and college), professional, and corporate team welders – to be announced at 4:30 p.m. on the day of the event.

View welding competition rules.

The sculptures produced during the contest are the property of ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ and will be auctioned to the highest bidder on the day of the event. The proceeds will benefit welding scholarships and event sustainability. 

• 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 ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ welding student scholarships.
• Payment due at time of auction.
• All sculptures need to stay on campus at ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ Sturgeon Bay for one week following the event.
• Winning bidders are responsible for picking up and transporting the sculptures by contacting Michelle Rutues, ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ event coordinator, at michelle.rutues@nwtc.edu or 920-272-9459.

If you are an employer interested in attending the Career Fair or donating scrap metal, supplies, or sponsoring the welding rodeo please contact Michelle Rutues: michelle.rutues@nwtc.edu or 920-272-9459 or use the links below.

The Welding Rodeo combines metal arts, hands-on welding, and live competition, creating a unique opportunity for artists to engage with the public and the trades. We are currently seeking artists to:

• Sell their work in our Metal Arts Market
• Serve as paid Artist Advisors to competition teams
• Or participate in both roles.