Durham Fair
September 23, 24, 25, 26, 2010
Art
Art Department - Welcome!
The Art Department Committee members are happy to have you visit us - both on the web and at the Fair.
We volunteer each year to help adult amateur artists display their paintings, drawings, sculptures, computer art and other creations. We are always amazed at the efforts of first time entries as well as the progression of talent displayed.
Please feel free to take a look below at the categories we generally have on display. When at the Fair, you will find us mid-fairgrounds, in the President's building, along with Baking and Crafts & Collections.
If you are considering sharing your work with us please read the our Entry Information below for categories and entry rules. Then check out the deadlines to understand which deadlines will apply to your entries.
ART
Dept. 20
RULES FOR ALL ENTRIES
1. To enter, please use the ART entry form at the end of this book. You must be 16 or over to enter.
2. All entries in classes 1–9 must be dry, WIRED and ready to securely hang on a pegboard. No wet work, no standing frames, and no work hung by use of ribbon, string, tape, glue, glued tabs or tabs punched into cardboard can be accepted.
3. You may enter more than one item but are limited to one entry per category (1A, 1B, 1C, etc.) You may not enter a class (#1, #2, #3, etc.) in which you earn money (through employment, selling, teaching, etc.)
4.
All work must be completely original in composition and execution and not previously exhibited at the Durham Fair. Framed work may not exceed 24 x 36 inches.
All work must be completely original in composition and execution and not previously exhibited at the Durham Fair. Framed work may not exceed 24 x 36 inches.5.All entries will be judged on its own merits, including those where there is no other competition in the category, with consideration given to creativity, originality, execution, and presentation. Judges reserve the option to reclassifying entries.
All entries will be judged on its own merits, including those where there is no other competition in the category, with consideration given to creativity, originality, execution, and presentation. Judges reserve the option to reclassifying entries.6.When possible, a committee member will oversee the Art department during the fair. The Art building is locked at night and security guards patrol the fairgrounds. However, the Fair Association and Art Committee members are not responsible for any damaged or missing items.
When possible, a committee member will oversee the Art department during the fair. The Art building is locked at night and security guards patrol the fairgrounds. However, the Fair Association and Art Committee members are not responsible for any damaged or missing items.7.Item pick up is Sunday from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The Fair Association and Art Committee members are not responsible for items not picked up within these hours.
Item pick up is Sunday from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The Fair Association and Art Committee members are not responsible for items not picked up within these hours.In Class #1-A through #10-A, $8 will be awarded for 1st place, $6 for 2nd place, and $4 for 3rd place.
Ribbons will be awarded for:
Best in Show: Painting, Drawing, and all other art
Guest Artist inspiration:
Special: Seniors Class #8A
People's Choice: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
CLASS #1 Painting
1-AOil
Oil1-BAcrylic
Acrylic1-CWatercolor
WatercolorCLASS #2 Computer Generated Art
2-AFrom a photo – please include original photo.
From a photo – please include original photo.2-BComputer drawing
Computer drawingCLASS #3 Drawing
3-APencil
Pencil 3-BColored Pencil
Colored Pencil3-CPastel
Pastel3-DPen and Ink
Pen and Ink3-ECharcoal
CharcoalCLASS #4 Portrait
4-APortrait - single person
Portrait - single person4-BPortrait - singe animal
Portrait - singe animal4-CPortrait - single flower, plant or tree
Portrait - single flower, plant or treeCLASS #5 Special Artist Inspiration - Art in Everyday Life
5-A
Norman Rockwell - Inspired by and in the style of Artist Illustrator Norman Rockwell - any medium (your original composition)
5-B
Humor in Art - any medium (example, a parody of another work of art, a tromp l'oeil piece, or other humorous content)
5-C
Art in Everyday life - for example - Cartoons, Caricature, Card Art, Illustrations
5-D
Special - Durham Fair Poster. Create an original poster featuring your favorite events, features or activites of the Durham Fair.
CLASS #6
Mixed Media
6-AMixed media - 2 Dimensions
Mixed media - 2 Dimensions6-BMixed media - 3 Dimensions
Mixed media - 3 DimensionsCLASS #7
Printmaking
7-APlease list technique on entry form.
Please list technique on entry form.CLASS #8 Folk Art
8-APainting
Painting8-BDrawing
Drawing8-COther medium
Other mediumCLASS #9 Seniors
9-AArt executed when age 80 years or older
Art executed when age 80 years or olderCLASS #10 Sculpture
10-AMust be 3D, no kits or purchased greenware.
Must be 3D, no kits or purchased greenware.ART Dept. 20 Committee
C. Tracy Camassar, Superintendent
(860) 349-8308
Nancy Dufault,
Asst. Superintendent
P.O. Box 225, Art Dept. Durham CT 06422
Lisa Alonso
Jim Horbock SuzyJorsey Balay
Nanci Horbock
ChrisBalay
Greg Karas
Debbie Bellemare
Chris Lavigne
Dave Bellemare
Sierra Querns
Jason Camassar
Dan Shoemaker
Chris Geary
Emily Shoemaker
Mary Lou Shoemaker
Zack Lavigne
Joel Camassar
NEW ART MYSTERY FOR 2010
All weekend - meet Arthur, the private detective in the Art Department.Accept a special assignment to solve a mystery at the fair and, upon completion, receive a special detective badge.
STUDIO ARTISTS
Meet artists in our studio - see them at work, ask questions.
Click here for schedule
FRAMING TIPS & TECHNIQUES
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