One (1) exhibit per class. Exhibits in all classes are limited to items that cannot be exhibited in other sections. Exhibits must be permanently signed and dated in an inconspicuous location if size and material permits. Ceramics should be signed before firing. Judge or Judging committee may mark exhibit with Fair and Year (for example: OK State Fair, 2023), if not signed and dated. Effort will be made to mark in an inconspicuous place.

 

Paintings, drawings and other items that are to be hung must have a hanger attached or they may not be displayed.

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Class

• Junior - (Grades 3-7): 3-2-1-1-1
• Senior - (Grades 8-12): 3-2-1-1-1
• Class 1. Jr. Fine Art: Pencil, charcoal, pastels, chalk, ink
• Class 2. Sr. Fine Art: Pencil, charcoal, pastels, chalk, ink
• Class 3. Jr. Fine Art: Watercolor
• Class 4. Sr. Fine Art: Watercolor
• Class 5. Jr. Fine Art: Oil or acrylic
• Class 6. Sr. Fine Art: Oil or acrylic
• Class 7. Jr. Art Portfolio: Must include at least 5 pieces/pictures of art made by exhibitor – Must be in a 3 ring binder or commercial art portfolio, for added protection youth may utilize page protectors – if art is not available for inclusion photos of art are acceptable. Art Portfolio Help Sheet
• Class 8. Sr. Art Portfolio: Must include at least 5 pieces/pictures of art made by the exhibitor – Must be in a 3 ring binder or commercial art portfolio, for added protection youth may utilize page protectors-if art is not available for inclusion photos of art are acceptable. Art Portfolio Help Sheet
• Class 9. Jr. Creative Writing: Must be original work, no more than 500 words, typed in 12-point font, double spaced. Entry should be placed in a paper folder with brads. Cover page must be included in front of essay-photos in essay are not permitted. Creative Writing Cover Page
• Class 10. Sr. Creative Writing: Must be original work, no more than 500 words, typed in 12-point font, double spaced. Entry should be placed in a paper folder with brads. Cover page must be included in front of essay-photos in essay are not permitted. Creative Writing Cover Page
• Class 11. Jr. Ceramics: Glazed (maximum of one piece)
• Class 12. Sr. Ceramics: Stained (maximum of one piece)
• Class 13. Jr. Ceramics: Stained (maximum of one piece)
• Class 14. Sr. Ceramics: Stained (maximum of one piece)
• Class 15. Jr. Pottery: Original design made from clay using hand molding or on a potter’s wheel
• Class 16. Sr. Pottery: Original design made from clay using hand molding or on a potter’s wheel
• Class 17. Jr. Print Process Article: Block printing and other printing methods
• Class 18. Sr. Print Process Article: Block printing and other printing methods
• Class 19. Jr. Nature Craft: Article made from natural materials including weaving or basket making
• Class 20. Sr. Nature Craft: Article made from natural materials including weaving or basket making
• Class 21. Jr. Bead Craft Article
• Class 22. Sr. Bead Craft Article
• Class 23. Jr. Leathercraft: Kit
• Class 24. Sr. Leathercraft: Kit
• Class 25. Jr. Leathercraft: Original Design
• Class 26. Sr. Leathercraft: Original Design
• Class 27. Jr. Hand Crafted Wax Candle
• Class 28. Sr. Hand Crafted Wax Candle
• Class 29. Jr. Paper Craft
• Class 30. Sr. Paper Craft
• Class 31. Jr. Plastic Craft: Includes but not limited to LegoTM Art. If LegoTM Art is entered, it must be glued
• Class 32. Sr. Plastic Craft: Includes but not limited to LegoTM Art. If LegoTM Art is entered, it must be glued
• Class 33. Jr. Duct Tape Craft
• Class 34. Sr. Duct Tape Craft
• Class 35. Jr. Miscellaneous: limited to items that cannot be entered in any other class
•  Class 36. Sr. Miscellaneous: limited to items that cannot be entered in any other class

 

Note: Puppets may either be entered in Design and Construction (Jr. class 42 or Sr. class 49) or in Paper Craft depending upon medium and criteria.

 

Copy Written Material and Referencing Sources

All 4-H exhibits should be the original work of the 4-H member. When information is taken from books, publications, magazines or from the internet, it should be expressed in the 4-H members own words. The 4-H member must reference the source of the information by using an asterisk (*) or a number (if more than one) and name the actual source at the end or bottom of paper, poster or educational display following an asterisk or corresponding number in text.