Open Class Creative Arts Department

Superintendents: Janet Sinclair, Sherry McPherson
  1. Exhibitors must be residents of Warren County, and may make only one entry per class. See “Schedule for Taking Entries”
    and “General Rules and Regulations” for further information.
  2. Eligibility: This department is not open to professional artists, teachers, or others who make over 50% of their livelihood from the sales of such articles. All articles must be strictly the handiwork of the exhibitor. If, in the opinion of the Judge, any portion has been done by anyone other than the exhibitor, it will be disqualified from judging. Articles
    must have been completed since January 1, 2008, and entered in the Warren County Fair competition for the first time.
  3. Each exhibitor in this department, as a requirement for entry, will pay a registration fee. Registration fee for entry tags in two classes is $2.00; over two classes, $3.00.
  4. Entries must be made on regulation entry form. After receipt of entry form, entry tags will be given to be placed on articles before delivery. Tags must be filled in clearly and completely.
  5. Each exhibitor may only enter one item in each class.
  6. Articles with entry tags attached will be received at the fairgrounds from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 23, or they will not be judged. Judging will take place at 1:00 p.m. on July 23. In order that articles be displayed properly, it is suggested that the exhibitor provide the proper hangers, stands, etc.
  7. The Superintendents reserve the right to combine or divide classes if necessary.
  8. No articles will be released until Sunday, July 27 at 9:00 p.m., at which time they may be picked up at the exhibit area.
  9. The Management will use diligence to insure the safety of articles after their arrival and placement; but, in no case, will Management be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur.
  10. Additional prizes may be given at time of judging.
  11. All scrapbook pages must be inside a protective page covers.
  12. All Lego creations must be no bigger than 12 x 16 and no taller than 14”.

Premiums: 1st - $3.00 * 2nd - $1.50 * 3rd - $1.00

Division 50: Juniors age 5-7
1 Decorated Picture Frames
2 Build-it with LEGOS —“Wild Wild West” (see #12)
3 Jewelry
4 Seed Pictures
5 Scrapbook Page— “My Family”
6 “Grab a bag” and be creative: Pick up your bag of craft supplies at registration and design a one-of-a- kind creation. You will be creating a mobile.

Division 50: Juniors age 8-10
7 Decorated Picture Frames
8 Build-it with LEGOS —“Wild Wild West” (see #12)
9 Jewelry
10 Seed Pictures
11 Scrapbook Page— “My Family”
12 “Grab a bag” and be creative: Pick up your bag of craft supplies at registration and design a one-of-a- kind creation. You will be creating a mobile.

Division 50: Juniors age 11-14
13 Decorated Picture Frames
14 Build-it with LEGOS —“Wild Wild West” (see #12)
15 Jewelry
16 Seed Pictures
17 Pencil Drawings
18 Scrapbook Page— “My Family”

Division 50: Juniors age 15-17
19 Decorated Picture Frames
20 Jewelry
21 Oil Painting
22 Watercolor
23 Scrapbook Page— “My Family”
24 Pencil Drawing

Division 50: Adults
25 Photo Scrapbook Page—single page, Ancestor page using black and white photos.
26 Photo Scrapbook Page—single page, “Happy Anniversary”
27 Rubber Stamp Art— “Invitation” card
28 Rubber Stamp Art— Baby announcement
29 Rubber Stamp Art— any other theme
30 Seed Pictures— must be completed with beans or seeds.
31 Wooden Toys
32 Wood Carving
33 Any other Wood Project


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