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Department 11 - Youth Ages 18 & Under - Junior Arts, Photography & Crafts

Superintendents: Sara Snyder & Lisa Hagenbuch; Committee: Janice Penrod

1. See Exhibitor Rules and Policies, Department 11-24, specifically rule 905, 907, 909, 910 & 911.
2. Entries MUST be in the building by 7:00 pm on the Saturday prior to fair.
3. Pre-Register online!
4. Anyone up to and including 18 years of age may enter.
5. Bring your items to the Jr. Exhibit Building on Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm & Saturday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm.
6. Exhibits must be original of the exhibitor. No numbered painting, copy or trace work permitted. No kits accepted.
7. No article can be entered in more than one class. No exhibitor may make more than one entry in any one classification. A display of paintings or photographs shall be considered as one article. No article previously exhibited at the Bedford County Fair will be accepted in competition.
8. No artwork accepted unless framed and provided with properly affixed wire (no tape) to facilitate hanging. No picture larger than 3 1/2 ft. x 3 1/2 ft.
9. No nudity will be accepted.

SECTIONS 19A TO 19G - FOR ONLY PERSONS UP TO AND INCLUDING 13 YEARS OF AGE

Department 11 - Section 19A - Jr Handcrafts and Mixed Materials - Ages 13 & under

CLASS... $5 $3 $2
01 CRAFTS FROM NATURE
02 HANDMADE WOOD PROJECT
03 WOOD BURNING
04 METAL TOOLING
05 FABRIC PAINTING
06 ANY OTHER
07 BEADWORK
08 PAINTING ON POTS
09 PAINTING ON ROCKS
10 RECYCLED CREATION
11 CRAFT WITH A SPRING/SUMMER THEME
12 CRAFT WITH A PATRIOTIC THEME
13 CREATIVE ANGELS
14 CREATIVE SNOWMEN
15 CRAFT WITH A CHRISTMAS THEME

Department 11 - Section 19B - Jr Pottery and Sculpture - Ages 13 & under

CLASS... $5 $3 $2
01 HAND BUILT OR THROWN POTTERY OR STONEWARE,
Figurines
02 HAND BUILT OR THROWN POTTERY OR STONEWARE, Functional (ash trays, bowls, etc.)

03 SCULPTURE - Wood, plastic or other carving mediums (abstraction, animals, etc.)

Best of Show - Sections 19A and 19B ... $10 and Rosette

Department 11 - Section 19D - Jr Oil/Acrylic Painting - Ages 13 & under

CLASS... $5 $3 $2
01 HEAD OR FIGURE (human)
02 LANDSCAPE/MARINE

03 STILL LIFE
04 ANIMAL
05 ABSTRACT

Department 11 - Section 19E - Jr Watercolor, Pastels, Pen & Ink, Pencil - Ages 13 & under

CLASS... $5 $3 $2
01 WATERCOLOR, Head or Figure (human)
02 WATERCOLOR, Landscape-Marine
03 WATERCOLOR, Still Life
04 WATERCOLOR, Animal
05 WATERCOLOR, Abstract
06 PASTELS, Head or Figure (human)
07 PASTELS, Landscape-Marine
08 PASTELS, Still Life
09 PASTELS, Animal
10 PASTELS, Abstract
11 PEN AND INK, Head or Figure (human)

12 PEN AND INK, Landscape-Marine
13 PENCIL, (Black or Color) Human
14 PENCIL, (Black or Color) Landscape-Marine
15 PENCIL, (Black or Color) Still Life
16 PENCIL, (Black or Color) Animal
17 PENCIL, (Black or Color) Abstract
18 MIXED MEDIA
19 CARTOON CHARACTERS
20 CHARCOAL

Best of Show - Sections 19D and 19E ... $10 & rosette

Department 11 - Section 19F - Jr Photography - Ages 13 & under

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY (One photo allowed per class. Photos need to be framed and wired.
CLASS... $5 $3 $2
01 BLACK & WHITE PHOTO
02 COLOR PHOTO
Best of Show 19F ... $10 & rosette

Department 11 - Section 19G - Jr Models - Ages 13 & under

CLASS... $5 $3 $2
01 LEGO, Small 6" and under
02 LEGO, Medium over 6" and under 12"
03 LEGO, Large over 12" and not to exceed 18".
04 FARM SCAPE not to exceed 18" x 18".
SECTIONS 19N TO 19T - FOR ONLY PERSONS 14 THROUGH 18 YEARS OF AGE

Department 11 - Section 19N - Handcrafts and Mixed Materials - Ages 14-18

CLASS... $5 $3 $2
01 CRAFTS FROM NATURE
02 HANDMADE WOOD PROJECT
03 WOOD BURNING
04 METAL TOOLING
05 FABRIC PAINTING
06 ANY OTHER
07 BEADWORK
08 PAINTING ON POTS
09 PAINTING ON ROCKS
10 RECYCLED CREATION

11 CRAFT WITH A SPRING/SUMMER THEME
12 CRAFT WITH A PATRIOTIC THEME
13 CREATIVE ANGELS
14 CREATIVE SNOWMEN
15 CRAFT WITH A CHRISTMAS THEME

Department 11 - Section 19O - Pottery and Sculpture - Ages 14-18

CLASS... $5 $3 $2
01 HAND BUILT OR THROWN POTTERY OR STONEWARE, Figurines
02 HAND BUILT OR THROWN POTTERY OR STONEWARE, Functional (ash trays, bowls, etc.)
03 SCULPTURE - Wood, plastic or other carving mediums (abstraction, animals, etc.)
Best of Show - Sections 19N and 19O ... $10 and Rosette

Department 11 - Section 19R - Oil/Acrylic Painting - Ages 14-18

CLASS... $5 $3 $2
01 HEAD OR FIGURE (human)
02 LANDSCAPE/MARINE

03 STILL LIFE
04 ANIMAL
05 ABSTRACT

Department 11 - Section 19S - Watercolor, Pastels, Pen & Ink, and Pencil - Ages 14-18

CLASS... $5 $3 $2
01 WATERCOLOR, Head or Figure (human)
02 WATERCOLOR, Landscape-Marine
03 WATERCOLOR, Still Life
04 WATERCOLOR, Animal
05 WATERCOLOR, Abstract
06 PASTELS, Head or Figure (human)
07 PASTELS, Landscape-Marine
08 PASTELS, Still Life
09 PASTELS, Animal
10 PASTELS, Abstract
11 PEN AND INK, Head or Figure (human)

12 PEN AND INK, Landscape-Marine
13 PENCIL, (Black or Color) Human
14 PENCIL, (Black or Color) Landscape-Marine
15 PENCIL, (Black or Color) Still Life
16 PENCIL, (Black or Color) Animal
17 PENCIL, (Black or Color) Abstract
18 MIXED MEDIA
19 CARTOON CHARACTERS
20 CHARCOAL
21 POINTILLISM
Best of Show - Sections 19R and 19S ... $10 & rosette

Department 11 - Section 19T - Photography - Ages 14-18

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY - One photo allowed per class. Photos need to be framed and wired.
CLASS... $5 $3 $2
01 BLACK & WHITE PHOTO


02 COLOR PHOTO
Best of Show ... $10 & rosette
SECTION 19V - FOR ONLY PERSONS 8 THROUGH 18 YEARS OF AGE

Department 11 - Section 19V - Youth Fair Poster Contest - Ages 8-18

THEME: “Connecting Our Communities”
1. Only one poster may be submitted per exhibitor, per age group. There will be three state competitions: ages 8-11, 12-14, and 15-18. Exhibitors must be in one of these age groups as of June 1 of the current fair season to qualify.
2. The poster size must be either 14 x 22 inches or 14 ½ x 22 inches. Other sizes will not be accepted for judging at the state level.
3. This year’s theme is “Connecting Our Communities”. Contestants will be asked to submit artwork that showcases the pride and hard work of farmers from across the state, connecting people from all walks of life for a celebration of the importance of agriculture in our communities.
4. Exhibitors using other themes will be disqualified at the state level.
5. One poster from each age group to the state level for additional judging and cash prizes.

Sponsored by the PA Department of Agriculture
CLASS... $5 $3 $2
01 AGES 8-11
02 AGES 12-14
03 AGES 15-18
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