Department 15 Fine Arts

  
 
Division 54 - Painting, Sculpture, and Jewelry
Director in Charge: Errol Snapp
Superintendent: Nancy Funderburgh 593-0304
Assistants: Representatives of the Logan County Art League

Entry Fee: Exhibitors Ticket $18.00

Entry Deadline: Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Exhibits Due: Sunday, July 6, 2008 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Judging: Monday, July 7, 2008 at 7:00 PM

Entries Released: Monday, July 14, 2008 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
 
  RULES:  
  1.

Open to Logan County Residents and to Fairs open to Logan County residents.

  
  2.

Exhibitors may exhibit 2 entries per Class, not to exceed 12 entries total. Size limitations are 40” X 40”. Anything larger will be rejected. All Classes must be declared on entry sheet. Tags will be printed and ready to place on exhibits when entries are brought to the Fairgrounds for exhibition.

  
  3.

Entries must not have been exhibited at any previous Logan County Fair.

  
  4.

Entries must be the original work of the Exhibitor. No copies of published pictures will be accepted.  Copies of another artist’s work will not be accepted, INCLUDING COPIES OF CARTOON CHARACTERS.

  
  5.

No exhibits will be accepted without proper framing and secure wire for hanging. No substitutions for wire will be accepted. WIRING CANNOT BE ATTACHED WITH TAPE OR GLUE. Saw tooth hangers are not acceptable.  If not properly done, work will be rejected. YOU MAY PICK UP DETAILED FRAMING GUIDELINES AT THE FAIR OFFICE. Sculpture, textiles, and jewelry are excluded. Any questions please call Nancy Funderburgh at 593-0304 or JeanMarie at 292-7003.

  
  6.

Plexiglas is strongly recommended in place of glass due to breakage. Not responsible for breakage.

  
  7.

Sculpture, textiles, and jewelry will be placed in glass cases or on models provided by the Exhibitor.

  
  8.

Classes may be combined if there are fewer than four entries in a Class.

  
  9.

Work entered in an incorrect Section will be disqualified and will not be hung.

  
  10.

Names on paintings must be covered with tape until after judging.

  
  11.

Logan County accepted standards of good taste will be observed, and Superintendent will make final decision for acceptance.

  
  12.

Exhibits will be displayed at owner’s risk. However, all possible protection will be provided.

  
  13.

Exhibitors are urged to attend the critique by the judges at 7:00 PM. Please refrain from talking to the Judges until they are finished with the judging. If the Judge decides a Class merits no winner, his decision will be final. The Judges awards of all Ribbons are FINAL. There are no EXCEPTIONS.

  
  14.

All Premiums must be picked up at the Fairgrounds. If not picked up by August 1, 2008, the Premiums will return to the General Fund.

  
       
   

Premiums: 1st - $3.00; 2nd - $2.00; 3rd - $1.50, Honorable Mention

  
       
 
  Section A: Oil or Acrylic, Etc.
 

Any painting in which there is an opaque treatment similar to a traditional oil painting (No mixed media). Paintings must be framed following the above mentioned guidelines, or Gallery Wrapped (staples on the back, not sides). You may enter a maximum of 2 paintings per Class in this Section.
 

Classes:

 
  1.

Human figure(s) or portrait
  2.

Landscape, Seascape
  3.

Cityscape, Architecture
  4.

Still Life (inanimate objects)
  5.

Animals
  6.

Floral
  7.

Abstract or non-objective
     
  Section B: Watercolor, Acrylic Wash, Gauche, Etc.
 

Any painting in which there is a transparent or “wash” treatment similar to a traditional watercolor painting (No mixed media). You may enter a maximum of 2 paintings per Class in this Section.
  Classes:  
  1.

Human figure(s) or portrait
  2.

Landscape, Seascape
  3.

Cityscape, Architecture
  4.

Still Life (inanimate objects)
  5.

Animals
  6.

Floral
  7.

Abstract or non-objective
     
  Section C: Colored Drawing Media
 

Pastel, colored pencil, colored markers, etc. (No mixed media). You may enter a maximum of 2 paintings per Class in this Section.
  Classes:  
  1.

Human figure(s) or portrait
  2.

Landscape, Seascape
  3.

Cityscape, Architecture
  4.

Still Life (inanimate objects)
  5.

Animals
  6.

Floral
  7.

Abstract or non-objective
     
  Section D: Monochromatic Drawing Media
 

Graphite, pen and ink, charcoal, etc. (No mixed media). You may enter a maximum of 2 paintings per Class in this Section.
  Classes:  
  1.

Human figure(s) or portrait
  2.

Landscape, Seascape
  3.

Cityscape, Architecture
  4.

Still Life (inanimate objects)
  5.

Animals
  6.

Floral
  7.

Abstract or non-objective
     
  Section E: Mixed Media and Collage
 

Any two dimensional artwork that combines more than one media. (Example: watercolor and ink combined within one media) You may enter a maximum of 2 paintings per Class in this Section.
  Classes:  
  1.

Human figure(s) or portrait
  2.

Landscape, Seascape
  3.

Cityscape, Architecture
  4.

Still Life (inanimate objects)
  5.

Animals
  6.

Floral
  7.

Abstract or non-objective
     
  Section F: Special Theme
 

Any media. You may enter a maximum of 2 paintings per Class in this Section.
  Classes:  
 

1.

Historical Logan County
     
  Section G: Sculpture
 

Any three dimensional artwork in any media or combination. You may enter a maximum of 2 works per Class in this Section.
  Classes:  
  1.

Representational
  2.

Abstract or non-objective
     
  Section H: Jewelry and Handmade Beads
 

In classes 1 - 4, beads need not be handmade.
In classes 5 - 7, individual beads or groups of beads are acceptable. Beads do not need to be worked into a piece of jewelry.
You may enter a maximum of 2 works per Class in this Section.
  Classes:  
 

1.

Necklace
  2.

Bracelet
  3.

Earrings
  4.

Wire Wrapping
  5.

Polymer Beads
  6.

Lampwork Beads
  7.

Beads, Other Medium
     
  Section I: Textiles - Weaving
 

ONLY NATURAL FIBERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
 

You may enter a maximum of 2 works.
     
  Section J: Felting
 

You may enter a maximum of 2 works.
     
  Section K: Silk Painting
 

You may enter a maximum of 2 works.
     
  Section L: 16 to 18 Years of Age
 

Rules are the same as for the Adult Classes. See separate framing guideline sheet for alternative framing recommendations for Junior Sections. The Logan County Art League will donate a gift certificate to the winner of the Best of Show in this Section.
  Classes:  
  1.

Oil or Acrylic
  2.

Watercolors or Washes
  3.

Monochromatic Drawing Media
  4.

Mixed Media or Collage
  5.

Sculpture
  6.

Jewelry
     
  Section M: Juniors: 13 to 15 Years of Age
 

Rules are the same as for the Adult Classes. See separate framing guideline sheet for alternative framing recommendations for Junior Sections. The Logan County Art League will donate a gift certificate to the winner of the Best of Show in this Section.
  Classes:  
  1.

Any Media using color
  2.

Any Monochromatic Media (consisting of one color)
  3.

Mixed Media or Collage
  4.

Sculpture
  5.

Jewelry
     
  Section N: Juniors: 9 to 12 Years of Age
 

Rules are the same as for the Adult Classes. See separate framing guideline sheet for alternative framing recommendations for Junior Sections. The Logan County Art League will donate a gift certificate to the winner of the Best of Show in this Section.
  Classes:  
  1.

Any Media using color
  2.

Any Monochromatic Media (consisting of one color)
  3.

Mixed Media or Collage
  4.

Sculpture
  5.

Jewelry
     
  Section O: Beginners: 5 to 8 Years of Age
 

Rules are the same as for the Adult Classes. See separate framing guideline sheet for alternative framing recommendations for Junior Sections.
  Classes:  
  1.

Any Media using color
  2.

Any Monochromatic Media (consisting of one color)
  3.

Mixed Media or Collage
  4.

Sculpture
  5.

Jewelry
     
 

Fine Arts Department
 

Junior Entrant Framing & Hanging Guidelines
 

Please remember the guidelines are to prevent damage to the artwork and to present the artwork in an appealing way.
 

These are some of the methods we do not recommend:
 

• Tape and some hot glue do not hold up in the heat and humidity.
 

• Shrink-wrap shrinks in the heat, causing the work to buckle and fall.
 

• Glass will break if not wired properly.
 

• Saw tooth hangers do not work with our hanging system.
 

The best way to hang artwork is detailed in the guidelines for Adult Entrants. To make the cost more reasonable for our young Entrants, these are a couple of other options.
  OPTION A:

Framed and wired in a professional manner as shown in the adult guidelines. Wires must be one-third of the way down the frame, tight across, and wrapped at each end so the wire will not slide.
  OPTION B:

Framed in a poster frame found in most stores such as Wal-Mart. These frames come with a built-in hanger on the back. Some come with wire kits. Both are acceptable. If using the wire kit, follow the wiring guidelines in the adult section. Cost is between $4 and $20 depending on size.
  OPTION C:

Matted and shrink-wrapped around foam core. Although this is standard in most high schools, it has not proven successful in the heat and humidity. The recommended thickness for the foam core is 1/4" - 1/2" thick. This will prevent buckling. An alternative to tape is to use small screw eyes into the foam core, then wire. If accepted, any artwork that falls or buckles will be taken down and not re-hung.