Crafts and Fine Arts

ARKANSAS VALLEY FAIR

OPEN CLASS COMPETITION

CRAFTS & FINE ARTS

August 16-21, 2011

For more information, call the Otero County Extension Office, 719-254-7608, or a superintendent.

SUPERINTENDENTS: Toni Cook, 719-384-4237 / Loretta Kerr, 719-254-6787

ENTRY DATE & TIME: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

(Note date & time change from 2010.) No entries will be accepted after this time.

ENTRY LOCATION: Exposition Building, Arkansas Valley Fairgrounds

ENTRY FEES: $1.00 per item

EXHIBIT MONITOR: If you are interested in helping monitor the exhibit during the fair, please contact a superintendent.

RULES & REGULATIONS: Please carefully read all rules and regulations before completing your entry form.

vBecause this is a family oriented art show, superintendents reserve the right to reject or refuse any exhibit that does not reflect a subject matter conducive to display in an area frequented by young children and families.

vSuperintendents will take every precaution for the safekeeping of all exhibits but assume no responsibility for loss or damage. All entries are entered at the owner’s risk.

vCompetition is open to all persons.

vAll articles must be accompanied by a completed official entry blank.

vAll articles must have been completed within the last year and may not have been entered in the Arkansas Valley Fair in previous years.

v No exhibitor will be allowed to enter more than one item in each class.

vIf a participant chooses to enter an item in the Junior, Intermediate, or Senior Department, he or she may not enter an item in the same class in other departments. (i.e. cannot enter class #1 and class #126 — choose one or the other)

v In the fine arts and photography classes, professionals must compete against professionals.

vA professional is defined as someone who meets one or more of the following:

• Has taught a class for a fee in the area of entry (does not include demonstrations),

• Has a degree in the area of entry,

• Receives a major source (more than half) of personal income from work in the area of entry, or

• Is a qualified judge for work in the area of entry.

v Jewelry and all small entries must be securely mounted to a display.

v Graphic arts and pastels must be protected with cellophane.

v An item entered in the “Create Your Own Pattern” class in each department must be an original design and will be judged higher on originality and creativeness.

vThe “Miscellaneous” class in each department is to include only entries that do not qualify for any other class in the department.

vAll work must be ready to hang for display. Artwork should be properly framed and secured with wire hanging apparatus on the back. (See “Preparing Your Art for Exhibit.”) Sawtooth hangers are unacceptable. Please use picture wire only. NO TAPE should be used to support wires on back of work as it will not always hold because of the heat and humidity in the building. Note: Items will not be accepted for display if they do not have acceptable hooks and wire.

v Items may not exceed 36 x 48 inches (inside mat measurement).

vArtists are responsible for pedestal and set-up of work over 30 lbs.

vNo wet items will be accepted.

vAll articles must be finished.

vAny soiled or defaced article is not eligible for exhibit or judging.

vFine Arts must be original composition, amateur or professional.

vArtists wishing to sell work can complete a “For Sale” card during entry registration. The card will be placed on the item’s entry tag after judging.

JUDGING & AWARDS:

v In judging, the general appearance, suitability to purpose, beauty, style, color, design, and material used in the article will be considered as well as the finish and workmanship.

v In classes in which no competition exists or, if in the opinion of the judge, an article exhibited is not worthy of a first award, the judge may award second, third, or no award.

v If there are enough similar items in any miscellaneous category to make a class, they will be judged separately. The decision is up to the judge and superintendents.

v A Champion and Reserve Champion will be designated in each department if, in the opinion of the judge, entries are worthy. Prize money in the amount of $5.00 will be awarded to each Champion and Reserve Champion.

v A Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion will be designated in the Crafts and Fine Arts Division from department champions. Prize money in the amount of $25.00 will be awarded to the Grand Champion and $15.00 to the Reserve Grand Champion.

v A special ribbon will be awarded for the best original entry depicting (any aspect of) Southeast Colorado.

CHECK-OUT OF EXHIBITS: Sunday, August 21, 2011 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

v Exhibitors must bring the entry receipt and sign for each item and any prize money awarded.

v Under no circumstances will the Arkansas Valley Fair or superintendents be responsible for any article left after check-out time.

CRAFTS AND FINE ARTS DIVISION

DEPARTMENT A — AMATEUR CERAMICS

1. Glazes on Earthenware/Stoneware/Porcelain

2. Underglazes on Earthenware/Stoneware/ Porcelain

3. Overglazes on Earthenware/Stoneware/ Porcelain

4. Unfired Finishes Earthenware/Stoneware/ Porcelain

5. Hand-Molded Clay — Earthenware/Stoneware/ Porcelain

6. Molded Earthenware/Stoneware/Porcelain

7. Greenware Adaptation on Earthenware/ Stoneware/Porcelain

8. Translucent stains

9. Techniques other than listed

DEPARTMENT B — AMATEUR WEARABLE ART

10. Embellished Purchased Clothing (purchased clothing that has been decorated or painted by artist)

11. Jewelry (made by artist)

DEPARTMENT C — AMATEUR FABRICS

12. String, any item

13. Liquid Embroidery

15. Fabric Photo Frames

16. Fabric Jewelry Cases

19. Create Your Own Pattern

DEPARTMENT D — AMATEUR DOLLS

25. Composition Dolls

26. Create Your Own Pattern

DEPARTMENT E — AMATEUR GLASS / PATTERNS

30. Painting on glass

31. Create Your Own Pattern

DEPARTMENT F — AMATEUR OTHER CRAFTS (Kits & handmade judged separately)

40. Nature Crafts - Leaves, feathers, driftwood, grapevine

42. Christmas Decorations

43. Paper Silhouette

44. Wreaths (Non Christmas)

48. Create Your Own Pattern

DEPARTMENT G - AMATEUR FINE ARTS

51. Oil Painting - People/Portrait

52. Oil Painting - Landscape

53. Oil Painting - Seascape

54. Oil Painting - Cityscape

55. Oil Painting - Domestic Animal

56. Oil Painting - Wildlife

57. Oil Painting - Still Life

58. Oil Painting - Abstract

59. Watercolor - People/Portrait

60. Watercolor - Landscape

61. Watercolor - Seascape

62. Watercolor - Cityscape

63. Watercolor - Domestic Animal

64. Watercolor - Wildlife

65. Watercolor - Still Life

66. Watercolor - Abstract

67. Mixed Media - People/Portrait

68. Mixed Media - Landscape

69. Mixed Media - Seascape

70. Mixed Media - Cityscape

71. Mixed Media - Domestic Animal

72. Mixed Media - Wildlife

73. Mixed Media - Still Life

74. Mixed Media - Abstract

75. Acrylics - People/Portrait

76. Acrylics - Landscape

77. Acrylics - Seascape

78. Acrylics - Cityscape

79. Acrylics - Domestic Animal

80. Acrylics - Wildlife

81. Acrylics - Still Life

82. Acrylics - Abstract

83. Graphic Arts - People/Portrait (pencil, ink, madison, charcoal, etc.)

84. Graphic Arts - Landscape

85. Graphic Arts - Seascape

86. Graphic Arts - Cityscape

87. Graphic Arts - Domestic Animal

88. Graphic Arts - Wildlife

89. Graphic Arts - Still Life

90. Graphic Arts - Abstract

91. Pastels - People/Portrait

92. Pastels - Landscape

93. Pastels - Seascape

94. Pastels - Cityscape

95. Pastels - Domestic Animal

96. Pastels - Wildlife

97. Pastels - Still Life

98. Pastels - Abstract

99. Pottery - Any item (hand thrown or slab)

100. Sculpture - Bronze, Wood, Other

DEPARTMENT H - AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY:

(Includes film and digital)

103. Color - Sports Action - People

104. Color - Sports Action - Animal

105. Color - People/Portrait

106. Color - Landscape

107. Color - Seascape

108. Color - Cityscape

109. Color - Domestic Animal

110. Color - Wildlife

111. Color - Still Life

112. B/White - Sports Action - People/Portrait

113. B/White - Sports Action - Animal

114. B/White - People/Portrait

115. B/White - Landscape

116. B/White - Seascape

117. B/White - Cityscape

118. B/White - Domestic Animal

119. B/White - Wildlife

120. B/White - Still Life

124. Three or more pictures in frame work

DEPARTMENT I — JUNIOR CRAFTS/FINE ARTS/PHOTOGRAPHY

(Age group includes preschool through age 11.

Exhibitors in this age bracket may enter in other departments, if preferred.)

126. Glazes on Earthenware/Stoneware/ Porcelain

127. Underglazes on Earthenware/Stoneware/ Porcelain

128. Overglazes on Earthenware/Stoneware/ Porcelain

129. Unfired Finishes Earthenware/Stoneware/ Porcelain

130. Hand-Molded Clay - Earthenware/ Stoneware/Porcelain

131. Molded Earthenware/Stoneware/Porcelain

132. Greenware Adaptation on Earthenware/ Stoneware/Porcelain

133. Translucent stains

134. String, any item

135. Liquid Embroidery

136. Christmas Decorations

138. Nature Crafts - Leaves, feathers, driftwood, grapevine

142. Wreaths (Non Christmas)

146. Painting - Oil - People/Portrait

147. Painting - Oil - Landscape

148. Painting - Oil - Seascape

149. Painting - Oil - Cityscape

150. Painting - Oil - Domestic Animal

151. Painting - Oil - Wildlife

152. Painting - Oil - Still Life

153. Painting - Oil - Abstract

154. Painting - Watercolor - People/Portrait

155. Painting - Watercolor - Landscape

156. Painting - Watercolor - Seascape

157. Painting - Watercolor - Cityscape

158. Painting - Watercolor - Domestic Animal

159. Painting - Watercolor - Wildlife

160. Painting - Watercolor - Still Life

161. Painting - Watercolor - Abstract

162. Mixed Media - People/Portrait

163. Mixed Media - Landscape

164. Mixed Media - Seascape

165. Mixed Media - Cityscape

166. Mixed Media - Domestic Animal

167. Mixed Media - Wildlife

168. Mixed Media - Still Life

169. Mixed Media - Abstract

170. Painting - Acrylics - People/Portrait

171. Painting - Acrylics - Landscape

172. Painting - Acrylics - Seascape

173. Painting - Acrylics - Cityscape

174. Painting - Acrylics - Domestic Animal

175. Painting - Acrylics - Wildlife

176. Painting - Acrylics - Still Life

177. Painting - Acrylics - Abstract

178. Graphic Arts - People/Portrait (pencil, ink, madison, charcoal, etc.)

179. Graphic Arts - Landscape

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