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DEPARTMENT B – ART

Photo - Peggy Deem

 

 

 

 

 

 

Superintendent - PEGGY DEEM
Phone (360)303-6818

Enter on-line by August 11th or see rule #7 below.

  1. Original paintings and drawings completed in the past two years and not previously shown at the Northwest Washington Fair are eligible. All work must be signed by the artist as stated in #3.
  2. Entries must be suitably framed and equipped with screw eyes and wire for hanging. No saw-tooth hangers. All paint and varnish must be dry. Watercolors and drawings must be under glass. Computerized work will not be accepted.
  3. All work must have the artist's name printed with black ink on a white label. Label must be placed in front bottom right corner of entry. Size of label not to exceed 1/4" height x 2.5" width. Text size 10 point or 1/8" in height. Please use your judgement as to which adhesion process you prefer so as not to damage your work upon label removal.
  4. The department reserves the right to reclassify entries deemed improperly classified, select and eliminate work to be exhibited, and reject work for any reason such as size, fragility, inappropriateness to the fair, or infringement of rules.
  5. Exhibitors may make one entry only.
  6. No entry fees are required and no free admission will be issued to the exhibitor.
  7. Entries will be received in the Art building from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday before the fair only.On-line entries still require you to bring your item in at the listed times. On-line entries do not guarantee a spot if the space is full when you arrive.
  8. Entries must be picked up Sunday following the fair between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. After Sunday release time Security  is no longer available. On Monday the buildings remain open for cleaning.
  9. The judge will be an artist or teacher or critic of established reputation in the field of art. Judging will be Friday at 1:00 p.m.
  10. No art work shall be advertised or priced for sale.

DIVISION 1 - PROFESSIONAL
CLASS A - PROFESSIONAL

PREMIUMS: 30.00     20.00    15.00
LOT NUMBER

1. Professional Art

DIVISION 2 - NON-PROFESSIONAL ADULT
CLASS A - NON-PROFESSIONAL

PREMIUMS: 30.00    20.00   15.00
LOT NUMBER

1. Non-Professional Art

DIVISION 3 - SENIOR CITIZEN (Non-Prof 60 years +)
CLASS A - SENIOR CITIZEN

PREMIUMS: 30.00    20.00    15.00
LOT NUMBER
1. Senor Citizen Art

 

Divisions 4, 5 and 6 entries will be judged on its merit and Rosettes will be given for Best in Class and Best of Division.

DIVISION 4 - 14 TO 18 YEARS OLD
CLASS A - Oil
CLASS B - Water Colors
CLASS C - Pencil or Charcoal
CLASS D - Other

PREMIUMS:  7.50     6.00     5.00
LOT NUMBER

1. 14 to 18 Years Old - Art

DIVISION 5 - 10 TO 13 YEARS OLD
CLASS A - Oil
CLASS B - Water Colors
CLASS C - Pencil or Charcoal
CLASS D - Other

PREMIUMS:   5.00   4.00   3.00
LOT NUMBER

1. 10 to 13 Years Old - Art

DIVISION 6 - 5 TO 9 YEARS OLD
CLASS A - Oil
CLASS B - Water Colors
CLASS C - Pencil or Charcoal
CLASS D - Other

PREMIUMS:    4.00   3.50    3.00
LOT NUMBER
1. 5 to 9 Years Old - Art

DIVISION 7 - PET ART WORK
CLASS A - PET ART WORK

LOT NUMBER:

1.  Pet's Art Work

(No Premiums are given but art work will be displayed and Participation Ribbon given to the Pet's owner.)

DIVISION 8 - FAIR THEME - IN LOVING MEMORY OF:

One winner is chosen and will receive a Rosette and the Premium.

CLASS A - FAIR THEME

PREMIUM:   10.00
LOT NUMBER:

1.  Fair Theme

DIVISION 9 - PATRIOTIC THEME

Donated by: Lynden V.F.W.

CLASS A - Division 4
CLASS B - Division 5
CLASS C - Division 6

PREMIUMS:   10.00

LOT NUMBER:

1.  Patriotic Theme

Special Awards Donated by the Whatcom Art Guild

Non-Professional: Whatcom Art Guild Membership
Senior Citizen: . . . . . . .$20 Cash
14 to 18 years old:. . .  $10 Cash
10 to 13 years old: . . . . $5 Cash
9 years old & Younger:.  $5 Cash

Donated by: Custon Frames

Division 3:  $15.00 - Framing Gift Certificate
Division 4:  $20.00 - Framing Gift Cerificate
Division 5:  $20.00 - Framing Gift Cerificate
Division 6:  $20.00 - Framing Gift Cerificate

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