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Arts and Crafts Division

1. All entries must be located in the Arts and Crafts Building.

2. Please enter your exhibits by section and class.

3. Prior written permission from the fair office or division chairman must be obtained

and presented in order to check entries out at a time other than specified on schedule.

4. There is no entry fee.

5. The committee reserves the right to reject any work it considers unsuitable for

exhibition. The judge's decisions will be final.

6. There will be a guard on duty during times the show is open. The Southwest District

Fair and Livestock Association will not be responsible for loss or damage to exhibits or

personal property of exhibitors.

7. Best of Show exhibits will be eligible to compete at the State Fair without prior

registration. It is the exhibitor's responsibility to transport items to the State Fair. A

special entry form must be secured from the Fair Office or show chairman.

8. Registration forms and entry tags may be picked up at the County Extension Offices

prior to the District show.

9. Junior Division includes youth in grades 1 through 12. All Junior entries will be

labeled with a "J".

10. Items must be completed in the last year and must not have been previously shown

in the Southwest District Fair competitions.

11. Only one item entry per class, unless otherwise stated.

Cultural Arts

Section A-1 Sculpturing

A-1 Soft sculpturing, fruit or vegetable

A-2 Soft sculpturing, animal

A-3 Soft sculpturing, household item

A-4 Doll

A-5 Any other

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Section A-2 Dried Arrangements/Native Materials

A-9 Articles made from seeds, cones, berries, fruits, etc.

A-10 Articles made from dried flowers, leaves, etc.

A-11 Native materials table arrangement

A-12 Native materials wreath

A-13 Native materials door decoration

A-14 Any other

Section A-3 Rugs

A-18 Braided, small or medium

A-19. Braided, large

A-20 Hooked, small

A-21 Hooked, medium

A-22 Hooked, large

A-23 Hooked item other than rug

A-24 Latch-hooked, original design

A-25 Latch-hooked, commercial kit

A-26 Any other except crochet not listed

Section A-4 Basketry (Limit 2 per class)

A-30 Reed basket, small

A-31 Reed basket, medium

A-32 Reed basket, large

A-33 Tray, any type

A-34 Wastebasket

A-35 Creative twist basket

A-36 Rag basket

A-37 Pine needle basket

A-38 Purchased basket, decorated or lined

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A-39 Dried or silk arrangement in basket

A-40 Any other

Section A-5 Stenciling (Limit 2 per class)

A-44 Wood

A-45 Paper

A-46 Fabric

A-47 Any other

Section A-6 Beading (Limit 2 per class)

A-50 Wall hanging

A-52 Apparel

A-53 Any other

Section A-7 Toys/Dolls

A-60 Stuffed toy, large, over 24 inches

A-61 Stuffed toy, medium, 12 to 24 inches

A-62 Stuffed toy, small, under 12 inches

A-66. Handmade doll, large

A-67 Handmade doll, medium

A-68 Handmade doll, small

A-69 Doll, dressed with handmade clothes

A-70 Another other, except crochet

Section A-8 Stained Glass

A-73 Window pane or hanging

A-74 Lamp shade

A-75 Flower

A-76 Animal or insect

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A-77 Box

A-78 Christmas item

A-79 Any other

Section A-9 Ceramics (Limit 2 per class)

A-82 Stain

A-83 Glaze

A-84 Underglaze

A-85 Overglaze, metallic luster, etc.

A-86 Figurine(s)

A-87 Animal(s)

A-88 Christmas item

A-89 Fall item

A-90 Religious theme

A-91 Any other holiday not listed

A-92 Any other not listed

Section A-10 Porcelain

A-95 Poured, painted and fired, medium

A-96 Poured, painted and fired, small

A-97 Purchased, painted or glazed and fired

A-98 Purchased, painted or stained

A-99 Porcelain doll, only

A-100 Porcelain doll, small, with handmade clothes

A1-01 Porcelain doll, medium, with handmade clothes

A-102 Porcelain doll, large, with handmade clothes

A-103 Any other

Section A-11 China Painting

A-105 Pitcher

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A-106. Vase

A-107. Plaque, picture or tile

A-108. Plates

A-109. Any other

Section A-12 Tole and Decorative Painting (Oils or acrylics)

A-111 Painted clay and natural material

A-112 Painted garden decorations

A-113 Painted home decorations

A-114 Folk art or primitive

A-115 Glass and tile

A-116 Stretched canvas or canvas board

A-117 Original design

A-118. Any other

Section A-13 Wax Items

A-120 Candles

A-121 Molded

A-122 Handmade candle

Section A-14 Tole and Decorative Painting (Combinations)

A-130. Pen and ink

A-131 Fabric painting

A-132 Any other

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Section A-15 Handcrafted Flowers

A-135 Silk

A-136 Paper

A-137 Fabric (burlap, felt, etc.)

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A-138 Seed

A-139 Any other

Section A-16 Glass Etching

A-142 Acid Etching

A-143 Sand blown painting

A-144 Any other

Section A-17 Accessories

A-145 Bracelet

A-146 Necklace

A-147 Jewelry set (3 or more pieces)

A-148 Hair bows (not sewn)\

A-149. Rings

Section A-18 Wreaths and/or Swags

A-150. Christmas

A-151 Easter

A-152 Halloween

A-153 Thanksgiving

A-154 Spring

A-155 Fall

A-156 Winter

A-157 Silk decorated

A-158 Patriotic, Fourth of July

A-159 Handmade from native materials

A-160. Handmade from cloth or paper

A-161 Purchased wreath, hand decorated

A-162. Any other

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Section A-19 Holiday Corner, Christmas

A-165 Angel(s)

A-166 Arrangement

A-167 Door decoration, original, hanger attached

A-170 Door knob decoration, original

A-172 Ornament - single, handmade

A-175 Placemat

A-176 Santa Claus, pair or single

A-177 Stocking, felt

A-178 Stocking, fabric

A-179 Stocking, recycled

A-181 Table cover

A-182 Table decoration, centerpiece

A-183 Tree skirt

A-186 Wall hanging or calendar

A-187 Wooden Christmas item

A-189 Any other

Section A-20 Holiday Corner, Easter

A-193 Decorated basket

A-194 Centerpiece

A-195 Door decoration

A-196 Placemat (1)

A-19 Tablecloth

A-199. Any other

Section A-21 Holiday Corner, Halloween

A-203 Centerpiece

A-204 Costume

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A-205. Door decoration

A-206 Party favor

A-207 Placemat

A-208 Window decorations

A-209 Any other

Section A-22 Holiday Corner, Thanksgiving and/or fall

A-212 Buffet decoration

A-213 Centerpiece

A-214 Door decoration

A-215 Placemat

A-216 Tablecloth

A-217 Any other

Section A-23 Leather Craft

A-220 Large articles- wearing apparel, purses, etc.

A-221 Small articles - billfolds, notebooks, key chain, etc.

A-222. Any other

A-223 Bracelet

A-224 Animal tanning hides - small, medium, large

Section A-24 Handcrafted Knives

A-225 Bowie

A-226 Skinning

A-227 Any other

Section A-25 Upholstery & refinishing

A-230 Large household item (over 3' in height from base)

A-231 Medium household item (Over 2' in height from base)

A-232 Small household item (Over 1' in height from base)

A-223 Any other

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Section A-26 Lampshades

A-235. Original design on handcrafted shade

A-236 Original design on manufactured shade

Section A-27 Wooden

A-240 Hand carved letters

A-241 Wall hanging

A-242 Plate, tray, or plaque

A-243 Carved figure or doll

A-244 Chair, stool, bench and/or swing

A-256. Lamp and/or clock

A-257 Table and/or doll cradle

A-258 Musical instrument

A-259 Coat rack

A-260 Jewelry box or recipe box

A-261 Toy and/or puzzle

A-262 Miniature furniture

A-263 Shelf

A-264 Rocking horse or other animal

A-265 Wagon

A-266 Fishing lure

A-267 Any other

A-268 Wood burning

A-269 Jewelry

Section A-28 Miscellaneous

A-270 Tin or metal article

A-271 Tie dye or batik

A-272 Sun catcher or dream catcher

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A-274 Handmade soap

A-275 Decorated box or music box

A-286 Marbling

A-297 Macramé - large item

A-298. Macramé - small item

A-299 Other knotted items

A-304 Ribbon items

A-305 Button covers

A-311 Memory book and/or padded photo album

A-312 Scrapbooking

A-313 Scrapbooking - holiday/special occasion

A-314 Scrapbooking - single page

A-317 Lego item - small, large

A-320 String art

Section A-29 Plastic Canvas

A-277 Plastic canvas, large

A-278 Plastic canvas, medium

A-279 Plastic canvas, small

A-280. Plastic canvas, kleenex box cover

A-281 Plastic canvas, wall hanging

A-282 Plastic canvas, placemat

A-283 Plastic canvas, Christmas

A-284 Plastic canvas, any other

Section A-30 Recycled or Repurposed

A-300 Recycled items, toys

A-301 Recycled items, bathroom

A-302 Recycled items, kitchen

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A-303 Refrigerator decorations

A-306 Pallets

A-307 Modeled wax item

A-321 Other

Best of Show - Junior & Senior Cultural Art Section A-15 through A-28

Clothing/Needlework

1. Only one entry per class per exhibitor except when indicated.

Section B-1 Infant's items (sewn items only)

B-320 Christening gown

B-321 Cap or bonnet

B-322 Diaper bag

B-323 Nursery Spread (other than quilted, crocheted, or knitted)

B-324. Layette

B-325 Romper

B-326. Bib

B-327 Gown and/or sleeper

B-328 Burp cloth

B-329 Receiving blanket

B-330 Any other infant carrier cover

Section B-2 Children's Clothing (sewn items only)

B-334 Child's pageant dress

B-335 Child's play suit

B-336. Child's Sunday outfit

B-337 Child's shorts

B-338 Child's 2-piece unlined, coordinated garment

B-339 Child's pajamas, gown, and/or robe

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B-340 Child's casual outfit

B-341 Boy's cotton shirt

B-342 Girl's skirt

B-343 Girl's jumper

B-344 Girl's blouse or shirt'

B-345. Child's heirloom garment

B-346 Child's smocked item

B-349 Child's vest

B-350 Child's jacket

B-351 Child's costume

B-352 Child's pants and/or pant suit

B-353 Child's culottes or split skirt

B-355 Child's swimwear and/or cover-up

B-359 Any other

Section B-3 Men's and Women's Clothing (sewn items only)

B-361 Lady's oversized blouse or skirt

B-362 Lady's sized blouse or skirt

B-363 Lady's casual dress

B-364 Lady's best dress, one piece

B-365. Lady's best dress, two piece

B-367 Lady's culottes or split skirt

B-368 Lady's loungewear

B-369 Lady's lined skirt

B-370 Lady's unlined skirt

B-371 Lady's evening dress

B-372 Lady's wedding dress

B-373 Lady's jumper

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B-374 Lady's pants/pants suit

B-375 Lady's jacket

B-376 Man's shirt

B-377 Man's jacket

B-378 Active wear (swimsuit, jogging & sweat suit, cover-up)

B-389 Western wear

B-390 Recycled clothing

B-391 Decorative jacket

B-392 Sleepwear (gown, pajamas, robe or duster)

B-394 Coat

B-395 Jumpsuit

B-396 Any other

Section B-4 Sewn Accessory

B-397 Scarf

B-398 Tote bag

B-399 Hat/cap

B-400 Hair bows

B-401 Purses, adult or child

B-402 Apron

Section B-5 Accessories, Decorated Purchased Item

B-405 Earring/pin

B-406. Necklace

B-407 Jewelry set of three or more pieces

Section B-6 Decorated Clothing (t-shirts, accessories, sweatshirts, jeans)

B-412 Hand painted

B-413 Material and painted

B-414 Stencil

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B-415 Cross Stitch

B-416 Appliqué

B-417 Shaded

B-418 Jeweled

B-419 Embossed

B-420 What's new

B-421 .Any other

Best of Show - Junior and Senior Clothing Division Section B-1 through B-6

Section B-7 Household Linens, Non-quilted/stitchery

B-445 Tablecloth

B-446 Placemat

B-448 Pillow case

B-450 Guest towel

B-451 Sewn potholder

B-452 Table runner or scarves

B-453 Casserole cover/bun warmer

B-454 Barbecue or casserole mitt

B-455 Any other

Section B-8 Pillows

B-458 Lace darning

B-459 Chicken scratch

B-460 Pom-pom

B-461 Smocked

B-462 Patchwork (appliqué)

B-463 Any other (Crochet, quilted and knitted are listed later)

Section B-9 Tatting

B-465 Child's wear (bonnet, collar, etc.)

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B-466 Lady's wear (collar, purse, etc.)

B-467 Christmas ornament

B-468 Home accessory under 12 inches (doily, wall hanging, etc.)

B-469 Home accessory over 12 inches (doily, wall hanging, etc.)

B-470 Tatted trim (hankies, socks, etc.)

B-471 Any other

Section B-10 Dual needlework

B-475 Embroidered - crochet

B-476 Embroidered - Knitting

B-477 Cross stitched quilting

B-478 Beaded sewing

B-479 Beaded knitting

B-480. Beaded crochet

B-481 Smocked sewing

B-482 Sequined sewing

B-483 Any other

Best of Show - Junior and Senior Clothing Division Section B7 through B10

Section B-11 Crochet

B-485 Dish towel

B-487 Baby clothing

B-488 Pillow

B-489 Place mat (1 only)

B-490 Tablecloth

B-491 Sweater, child's

B-492 Sweater, woman's

B-493 Sweater, man's

B-494 Sleeveless sweater or vest

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B-495 Original design

B-496 House shoes

B-497 Hat

B-498 Pot holder

B-499 Handbag

B-500 Small doily or table runner

B-501 Medium doily or table runner

B-502 Large doily or table runner

B-506 Collar

B-507 Baby spread

B-508 Rug

B-509 Bedspread

B-510 Doll clothes

B-511 Baby booties

B-512 Mittens

B-513 Scarf

B-514 Apron

B-515 Hangers

B-516 Doll

B-517 Christmas

B-518 Banner or sign

B-519 Afghan, large size, one piece

B-520 Afghan, large size, blocks and/or pieced

B-521 Afghan, medium size, one piece

B-522 Afghan, medium size, blocks and/or pieced

B-523 Afghan, small size, one piece

B-524 Afghan, small size, blocks and/or pieced

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B-525 Crochet toy

B-526 Any other (bracelet, necklace, lucet)

Section B-12 Knitting

B-527 Tablecloth

B-528 Sweater, child's

B-529 Sweater, lady's

B-530 Sweater, man's

B-531 Sleeveless sweater or vest

B-532 Machine knitting (limit of four)

B-533 House shoes

B-534 Handbag

B-535 Large doily, one color

B-536 Large doily, multi-color

B-537 Medium doily, one color

B-538 Medium doily, multi-color

B-539 Small doily, one color

B-540 Small doily, multi-color

B-541 Afghan, large, one piece

B-542 Afghan, large, blocks and/or pieced

B-543 Afghan, medium, one piece

B-544. Afghan, medium, blocks and/or pieced

B-545 Afghan, small, one piece

B-546 Afghan, small, blocks and/or pieced

B-547 Bedspread

B-548 Baby clothing

B-549 Nursery spread

B-550 Doll

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B-551 Toy

B-552 Hat

B-553. Any other

B-554 Loom knitting

Best in Show Junior and Senior Sections B11-B12

Creative Stitchery Special Instructions: Mounted pieced must be wired for hanging. Measurements apply to the work, not the frame.

Section B-13 Creative Stitchery/Crewel Embroidery ( Limit 2 per class)

B-555 Crewel embroidery - mounted

B-556 Crewel embroidery - not mounted (example: pillow)

B-557 Any other crewel embroidery

B-558 Machine embroidery (no clothing)

B-559 Stamped cross stitch - mounted

B-560. Stamped cross stitch - not mounted (example: pillow)

B-561 Any other stamped cross stitch

B-562 cross stitch on gingham

B-563 Chicken scratch - mounted

B-564 Chicken scratch - not mounted (example: pillow)

B-565 Any other chicken scratch

B-566 Candlewick - mounted

B-567 Candlewick - not mounted (example: pillow)

B-568 Cross Stitch over two fabrics - linen

B-569 Any other cross stitch over two fabrics

B-570 Needlepoint - mounted (framed)

B-571 Needlepoint - not mounted

B-572 Needlepoint, pillow

B-573 Brazilian embroidery

B-574 Ribbon embroidery

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B-575 Stamped embroidery

B-576 Lace net darning

B-577 Battenburg lace

B-578 Bargello

B-579 Any other needlepoint

Section B-14 Creative Stitchery - Counted Cross Stitch

B-583 AIDA 11 or 14 count, large (48 in. or under)

B-584 AIDA 11 or 14 count, medium (24 in. or under)

B-585 AIDA 11 or 14 count, small (12 in. or under)

B-586 AIDA 16 or 18 count, large (48 in. or under)

B-587 AIDA 16 or 18 count, medium (24 in. or under)

B-588 AIDA 16 or 18 count, small (12 in. or under)

B-589 Hardanger 22 count, large (48 in. or under)

B-590 Hardanger 22 count, medium (24 in. or under)

B-591 Hardanger 22 count, small (12 in. or under)

B-592 Christmas stocking

B-593 Christmas ornament

B-594 Christmas Pillow

B-595 Tablecloth and/or table runner

B-596 Beadwork

B-597 Combination of stitches (define)

B-598 Any other

Section B-15 Creative Stitchery, Smocking

B-600 Sizes infant to 2, girl's geometric or picture smocked

B-601 Sizes infant to 2, boy's geometric or picture smocked

B-602 Sizes 3 to 6, girl's geometric or picture smocked

B-603 Sizes 3 to 6, boy's geometric or picture smocked

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B-604 Sizes 7 to 10 girl's, geometric or picture smocked

B-605 Sizes 7 to 10, boy's geometric or picture smocked

Best of Show - Junior and Senior Adult Needlework Division - Section B-13 through B-15

Section B-16 - Quilting

B-608 Self hand-pieced & hand quilted

B-609 Self hand-pieced & quilter by other

B-610 Self hand-pieced & tied

B-611 Self machine-pieced & hand quilted

B-611 Self machine-pieced & machine quilted

B-612 Self machine-pieced & quilted by self

B-613 Self machine-pieced & quilted by other

B-614 Self machine-pieced & machine quilted by other

B-615 Self machine-pieced & tied

B-616 Self hand-appliquéd & hand quilted

B-617 Self hand-appliquéd & quilted by other

B-618 Self machine-appliquéd & hand quilted

B-619 Self machine-appliquéd & machine quilted

B-620 Self machine-appliquéd & quilted by other

B-621 Self hand-embroidered & hand quilted

B-622 Self hand-embroidered & machine quilted

B-623 Self hand-embroidered & tied

B-624 Self machine-embroidered

B-625 Whole Cloth Quilt (no pieced)

B-626 Crazy quilt with hand embroidery

B-627 Un-quilted coverlet (Cathedral window, etc.)

B-628 Mixed texture (explain)

B-629 Reversible quilt, machine-sewn, no quilting

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B-630 Holiday item

B-631 Embroidered

B-632 Original design quilt (explain)

B-633 Any other

B-634 Paper pieced (explain)

Section B-17 Related Quilting

B-635 Crib quilt

B-636 Household items (pillows, place mat, etc.)

B-636 Quilted apparel

B-637 Christmas stocking

B-638 Wall hanging

B-639 Holiday item

B-640 Un-quilted coverlets (Cathedral windows, tied, etc.)

B-641 Any other

Department C - Photography

1. Exhibit open to amateur photographers only.

2. Photo must be the original work of the exhibitor and not previously shown in the Southwest Arkansas District Show.

3. All photographs eligible for state exhibition must be 8" x 10".

4. All photographs must be 5" x 7" or larger and mounted on 11" x 14" mats.

5. Best of Show, cash prizes and ribbons will be given in both divisions: black and white, color

6. Photo entries must have the exhibitor's tag securely fastened to the exhibit so that it hangs on the upper left hand corner of the mat.

7. Tags should be attached with string and taped to the back of mount.

8. No lettering is permitted on the front of mount or on photo.

9. Junior Division will follow the same rules. All Junior exhibits will be marked with "J".

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Section C-1 Photography (camera or digital

C-650 Portrait, black and white (likeness of a person)

C-651 Portrait, direct color

C-652 Landscape, black and white (picture representing natural scenery)

C-653 Landscape, direct color

C-654 Seascape, black and white (picture representing a marine view)

C-655 Seascape, direct color

C-656 Snowscape, black and white

C-657 Snowscape, direct color

C-658 Sunset, black and white

C-659 Sunset, direct color

C-660 Still life, black and white (representation of inanimate objects such as flower arrangement, vases, etc.)

C-661 Still life, direct color

C-662 Special effects, black and white (picture with peculiar or distinguishing characteristics as the result of the photographer

C-663 Special effects, direct color

C-664 Animals, cats, black and white

C-665 Animals, cats, direct color

C-666 Animals, dogs, black and white

C-667 Animals, dogs, direct color

C-668 Livestock, black and white

C-669 Livestock, direct color

C-670 Birds, black and white

C-671 Birds, direct color

C-672 Animals, any other, black and white

C-673 Animals, any other, direct color

C-674 Candid, black and white

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C-675 Candid, direct color

C-676 Flower, black and white

C-677 Flower, direct color

C-678 Nature, black and white

C-679 Nature, direct color

C-680 Architecture bldg., black and white

C-681 Architecture bldg, direct color

C-682 Humorist, black and white

C-683 Humorist, direct color

C-684 Child or children, black and white

C-685 Child or children, direct color

C-686 Any other, black and white

C-867 Any other, direct color

C-688 Special effects, color

C-689 Special effects, black and white

C-690 Moonscape, black and white

C-691 Moonscape, direct color

Best of Show Photography Junior and Senior: Black and White, Direct Color

Department D - Art

1. Show is open to professional and non-professional artists 18 years and over. Professional artist is anyone that advertises or commissions paintings.

2. There is a limit of one picture in each class. No entry fees are charges.

3. Exhibit must not be over two years old and never have been entered in the Southwest Arkansas District Show. They must be framed and wired for hanging. Exhibit including frame may not be larger than 36" by 27".

4. Tags should be attached so that it hangs on the upper left-hand corner of the exhibit.

5. All work must be original work. Should a copy be entered it will be left to the discretion of the judge whether to judge it or not.

6. Professional or non-professional division must be printed on entry tag.

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Adult Art Classes: Class

D-50 Oil 1- Landscape

D-51 Acrylic 2 - Seascape

D-52 Watercolor 3 - Portrait

D-53 Pen and ink 4 - Still life

D-54 Pastel 5 - Animals

D-55 Pencil 6 - Non-objective

D-56 Charcoal 7 - Any other

D-57 Mixed medium

D-58 Digital Art

D-59 Any other

Best of Show Adults Non-Professional Division

Best of Show Adults Professional Division

Junior Art Division

1. Exhibitors may be preschool through sixth grade.

2. There is no entry fee.

3. Ribbons and cash awards will be given for first, second, and third places.

4. Exhibitors may enter four art pieces.

Children's Art:

59 Preschool

60 First and second grades

61 Third and fourth grades

62 Fifth and sixth grades

63 Seventh and eighth

Best of Show - Junior Art Division

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High School Art Division

1. Exhibitors must be in ninth through twelfth grades.

2. Best of Show and cash awards will be given for first, second, and third places.

3. All framed exhibits must be wired for hanging.

4. Exhibit including frame may not be larger than 36" x 27".

5. Each section has 5 classes.

6. Exhibitors may enter three entries per class.

HS-64 Oil 1 - Portrait

HS-65 Acrylic 2 - Landscape

HS-66 Watercolor 3 - Seascape

HS-67 Pen and ink 4 - Animal

HS-68 Pastel 5 - Non-objective

HS-69 Charcoal 8 - Birds

HS-70 Mixed medium 9 - Floral

HS-71 Pencil

HS-72 Digital art

HS-73 Any other

Best of Show High School Art Division

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