CLASS TEN - ART
CLASS 10 - ART
Directors: Brent Hryniw, Sylvie Verwaayen
Rules & Regulations:
- Entries will be received in the Progress Building 6-8pm on the Thursday before the fair and 9-11am on Friday. All articles on exhibit in the Progress building must not be removed until 4:30 pm on Sunday and must be removed no later than 5:30 pm.
- All entries in this competition must be original and created by the exhibitor. There is no time limit as to when the piece of art was created, just that it has not been entered in the Thorndale Fair in any previous year.
- Exhibitors may only show one article in each section.
- Exhibitors must show receipt when picking up entry. Directors are not responsible for any exhibit left at the show.
- Art must be framed and ready to hang or it will not be judged. Acceptable methods of hanging include wiring on the back, sawtooth/alligator tooth and pre-made frame with metal hooks (not cardboard).
- Canvas pieces should be painted on the edges. Graphite art should be sprayed with a fixatif (found at art stores) or placed behind glass. Watercolour pieces need to be matted and behind glass. If you wish to have your art professionally hung please inquire with Brent at Roancroft in St. Marys at 519-284-4661 at least a month before the fair.
- Free hand painting only, no craft or folk art please.
OILS AND ACRYLICS:
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10
1. | Scene - Architectural / Landscape / Seascape |
2. | Still life - Portraits, Animals, Birds or Wildlife |
WATER COLOUR:
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10
3. | Scene - Architectural / Landscape / Seascape |
4. | Still life - Portraits, Animals, Birds or Wildlife |
COLOURED PENCIL/PASTEL/GRAPHITE/PEN & INK:
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10
5. | Scene - Architectural/Landscape/Seascape |
6. | Still life - Portraits, Animals, Birds or Wildlife |
ANY MEDIUM:
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10
7. | Youth Entry - "Agriculture" (12-18 years of age, please add age on top corner of entry tag) |
8. | Theme Class - "Homegrown and Handmade" |
ABSTRACT/MIXED MEDIA/COLLAGE:
9. | Abstract Art, Mixed Media, Collage Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10 Abstract art does not attempt to represent external reality, but seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colours, and textures. Mixed media includes at least 2 mediums such as acrylic and paper and can include anything that can be affixed to a surface (make sure items will not fall off) and which is properly hung. If you unsure if your art fits in this category you can send a photo of it to Sylvie Verwaayen at sylverdesign@outlook.com |
CLASS 10 SPECIALS:
Prize: $0
10. | Best in Show (selected by Jurist) Winner receives a gift certificate for framing from Art East - 1020 Princess Ave. London |
11. | People's Choice (voted by public) Everyone is welcome to visit the Art display in the Progress Building starting Saturday at 10am to cast your vote for your favourite entry. |