Section 303 | Creative Arts
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. Painting, drawings and other items that are to be hung must have a hanger.
Class Number
Juniors (Grades 3-7)
- Class 1. Jr. Fine Arts - Pencil, charcoal, pastels, chalk, ink
- Class 3. Jr. Fine Arts - Water color
- Class 5. Jr. Fine Arts - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Class 11. Jr. Ceramics: Glazed (maximum of one piece)
- Class 13. Jr. 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 17. Jr. 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 21. Jr. Bead Craft Article
- Class 23. Jr. Leathercraft: Kit
- Class 25. Jr. Leathercraft: Original Design
- Class 27. Jr. 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 33. Jr. 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.
Seniors (Grades 8-12)
- Class 2. Sr. Fine Art - Pencil, charcoal, pastel, chalk, ink
- Class 4. Sr. Fine Arts - Water Color
- Class 6. Sr. Fine Arts - Oil or Acrylic
- Class 8. Sr. Art Portfolio: Must include at least 5 pieces/pictures of art made by the exhibitor
- 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. Exhibitor name and county should be on the front of the folder.
- Class 12. Sr. Ceramics: Glazed (maximum of one piece)
- Class 14. Sr. Ceramics: Stained (maximum of one piece)
- Class 16. Sr. Pottery: Original design made from clay using hand molding or on a potter’s wheel
- Class 18. Sr. Print Process Article: Block printing and other printing methods
- Class 20. Sr. Nature Craft: Article made from natural materials including weaving or basket making
- Class 22. Sr. Bead Craft Article
- Class 24. Sr. Leathercraft: Kit
- Class 26. Sr. Leathercraft: Original Design
- Class 28. Sr. Hand Crafted Wax Candle
- Class 30. Sr. Paper Craft
- Class 32. Sr. Plastic Craft: Includes but not limited to LegoTM Art If LegoTM Art is entered, it must be glued
- Class 34. Sr. Duct Tape Craft
- Class 36. Sr. Miscellaneous (limited to items that cannot be entered in any other class)