NEW Photo Contest in 2012
Seneca Attractions
2012 Theme
Seneca County Churches
1. Take a picture of a church in Seneca County
2. Picture must be dated sometime between August 1, 2011 and July 15, 2012
3. Only one photo per person
4. Picture must be 8 x 10, color, matted, no frames
5. $75.00 prize will be awarded
6. Questions? Call Sue Rainey 419-937-0500
2011
Department 13 - Fine Art
Superintendent – Bob & Sue Rainey (419) 937-0500
Entries Close – July 15, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
Judging will be on Saturday evening, July 23.
NOTICE: All Fine Art entries are to be brought into the Fine Arts Building on Saturday, July 23, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
No entry fee, but all exhibitors must have purchased a 2011 Seneca County Fair membership ticket or season ticket. Those under 18 may enter under parent's ticket or membership. Entries must be original creative work of exhibitor.
No work will be judged that has been previously entered at the Seneca County Fair. Articles may be removed Sunday, July 31 from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Carry out only. NO vehicles allowed on grounds during tractor pull) and on Monday morning, August 1 from 9:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. Claim tickets will be checked.
First and second ribbon awards are given on the basis of merit. First and second premiums will not be awarded to the same party when there is no competition.
NEW: All work is NOT to have any hooks or wires. Hooks and clips will be provided. No frames except for oil paintings. The oils paintings will have to be ready to hang.
NOTICE: To determine if you are an amateur or professional, a professional is defined as a person active in teaching or selling your art or photography at stores, shows or by consignment. If so, you must enter in the professional category.
PNC BANK OF TIFFIN FINE ARTS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
The items will be given a place of honor for display and a savings bond from PNC Bank of Tiffin.
***NOTE: Limit of two entries per entry
number per class.***
ART
Premium: 1st-$5.00; 2nd-$3.00
Class 1 - Professional, adult
Entry Number:
1. Oil
2. Acrylics
3. Water colors
4. Pastels
5. Ink, pencil
6. Charcoal or Crayon
7. Mixed media
8. Prints - woodblocking, etching, silk screen or
engraving
9. Tole and decorative paint
10. Tole miniature canvas - 5x7 and under
11. Clocks
12. Saws
Best of Show, adult - Rosette and gift certificate
Donated by: Wal-Mart, Tiffin
Class 2 - Amateur
PREMIUM: 1st-$5.00; 2nd-$3.00
Entry Number:
1. Oil
2. Acrylics
3. Water colors
4. Pastels
5. Ink, pencil
6. Charcoal or Crayon
7. Mixed media
8. Prints - woodblocking, etching, silk screen or engraving
9. Tole and decorative paint
10. Tole miniature canvas - 5x7 and under
11. Clocks
12. Saws
13. Air brush
Best of Show, Adult - Rosette and gift certificate
Donated by: Wal-Mart, Tiffin
NOTICE: ARTWORK MUST LIST AGE OF CONTESTANT ON TAG IN ALL STUDENT DIVISIONS. ALL RULES APPLY AS IN ADULT DIVISIONS.
CLASS 3 - Elementary - Student Division (Grades 1-4)
PREMIUM: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.00
Entry Number:
1. Crayon, pastel, chalk
2. Watercolor
3. Pencil, charcoal, markers
4. Potato Prints
5. Any other media
Rosette:
CLASS 4 - Intermediate, Student Division
(Grades 5-8)
Premium: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.00
Entry Number:
1. Crayon, pastel, chalk
2. Watercolor
3. Pencil, charcoal, markers, ink
4. Sculpture
5. Tole and decorative painting
6. Two-Dimensional
7. Potato Prints
8. Any other media
Rosette:
CLASS 5 - High School Student Division
(Grades 9-12)
Premium: 1st-$2.00; 2nd-$1.00
Entry Number:
1. Crayon, pastel, chalk
2. Watercolor
3. Pencil, charcoal, markers, ink
4. Oil
5. Acrylics
6. Sculpture
7. Tole and decorative painting
8. Calligraphy
9. Two & Three Dimensional
10. Any other media
Best of Show, student division - Rosette
and $5.00 for grades 1-4, 5-8 and 9-12
Donated by: Picture Perfect, 42 Ashwood Drive, Tiffin
Class 6 - Senior Citizen Art
Premium: 1st-$5.00, 2nd-$3.00
Entry Number:
1. Oil
2. Acrylics
3. Watercolor
4. Ink, Pencil
5. Crayon
6. Charcoal
7. China Paint
Best of Show: Rosette & $15.00
Donated by: Michael P. Kelbley, Judge,
Seneca County Courthouse
PHOTOGRAPHY
All photography must have been photographed after July 1, 2010 by the exhibitor.
Articles may be removed Sunday, July 31 from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Carry out only. NO vehicles allowed on grounds during tractor pull.) and Monday morning, August 1 from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Claim tickets will be checked.
PLEASE NOTE NEW RULES AND CHANGES
1. All photos must be on photo paper.
2. All photos MUST BE MATTED. Size of mat should compliment the pricture.
3. This year there will be NO FRAMES.
4. There are NO wires, hooks or tape. ALL hanging material will be provided.
5. Exhibitors will help hang their entry when they check in.
NOTICE: To determine if you are an amateur or professional, a professional is defined as a person active in teaching or selling your art or photography at stores, shows or by consignment. If so, you must enter in the professional category.
We, the directors of the Seneca County Fair, do not guarantee the safety of exhibits, but precautions will be taken for their protection.
***NOTE: Limit of two entries per entry
number per class.***
PLEASE NOTE NEW CLASSES
CLASS 7
Adult professional
Color 5x7 (without mat)
PREMIUM: 1st-$5.00; 2nd-$3.00
Entry Number:
1. Portraits and personalities
2. Pets (Domestic)
3. Wildlife Animals
4. Insects (bugs, butterflies, etc.)
5. Flowers
6. Scenery (buildings, bridges, etc.)
7. Scenery (nature, storms, etc.)
8. Weddings
9. Fair Enjoyment
10. Transportation
CLASS 8
Adult professional
Black and White 5x7 (without mat)
Premium: 1st-$5.00; 2nd-$3.00
Entry Number:
1. Portraits and personalities
2. Pets (Domestic)
3. Wildlife Animals
4. Insects (bugs, butterflies, etc.)
5. Flowers
6. Scenery (buildings, bridges, etc.)
7. Scenery (nature, storms, etc.)
8. Weddings
9. Fair Enjoyment
10. Transportation
Best of Show - Rosette and Wal-Mart Gift Card
CLASS 9
Adult professional
Color 8x10 or 11x14 (size without mat)
Premium: 1st-$5.00; 2nd-$3.00
Entry Number:
1. Portraits and personalities
2. Pets (Domestic)
3. Wildlife Animals
4. Insects (bugs, butterflies, etc.)
5. Flowers
6. Scenery (buildings, bridges, etc.)
7. Scenery (nature, storms, etc.)
8. Weddings
9. Fair Enjoyment
10. Transportation
CLASS 10
Adult professional
Enlargements
Black & White 8x10 or 11x14 (size without mat)
PREMIUM: 1st-$5.00; 2nd-$3.00
Entry Number:
1. Portraits and personalities
2. Pets (Domestic)
3. Wildlife Animals
4. Insects (bugs, butterflies, etc.)
5. Flowers
6. Scenery (buildings, bridges, etc.)
7. Scenery (nature, storms, etc.)
8. Weddings
9. Fair Enjoyment
10. Transportation
Best of Show: Rosette and $10.00
Donated by: Rainey Crop Insurance
500 N. Twp. Rd. 59, Fostoria
CLASS 11
Adult Amateur
Snapshot, Color, 5x7 (size without mat)
Premium: 1st-$5.00; 2nd-$3.00
Entry Number:
1. Portraits and personalities
2. Pets (Domestic)
3. Wildlife Animals
4. Insects (bugs, butterflies, etc.)
5. Flowers
6. Scenery (buildings, bridges, etc.)
7. Scenery (nature, storms, etc.)
8. Weddings
9. Fair Enjoyment
10. Transportation
CLASS 12
Adult Amateur
Snapshot, Black & White, 5x7 (size without mat)
Premium: 1st-$5.00; 2nd-$3.00
Entry Number:
1. Portraits and personalities
2. Pets (Domestic)
3. Wildlife Animals
4. Insects (bugs, butterflies, etc.)
5. Flowers
6. Scenery (buildings, bridges, etc.)
7. Scenery (nature, storms, etc.)
8. Weddings
9. Fair Enjoyment
10. Transportation
Best of Show: Rosette and Wal-mart Gift Card
Donated by: Wal-Mart, Tiffin
CLASS 13
Adult Amateur
Snapshot, Color 8x10 or 11x14
Premium: 1st - $5.00; 2nd - $3.00
Entry Number:
1. Portraits and personalities
2. Pets (Domestic)
3. Wildlife Animals
4. Insects (bugs, butterflies, etc.)
5. Flowers
6. Scenery (buildings, bridges, etc.)
7. Scenery (nature, storms, etc.)
8. Weddings
9. Fair Enjoyment
10. Transportation
CLASS 14
Adult Amateur
Snapshot, Black & White 8x10 or 11x14
Premium: 1st - $5.00; 2nd - $3.00
Entry Number:
1. Portraits and personalities
2. Pets (Domestic)
3. Wildlife Animals
4. Insects (bugs, butterflies, etc.)
5. Flowers
6. Scenery (buildings, bridges, etc.)
7. Scenery (nature, storms, etc.)
8. Weddings
9. Fair Enjoyment
10. Transportation
Best of Show: Rosette and $10.00
Donated by: Cabin Creations
135 S. Washington St., Tiffin
CLASS 15
Youth Grades 7-12
Snapshots Color 5x7, 8x10, 11x14
Same rules as adults
Premium: 1st - $4.00; 2nd - $2.00
Entry Number:
1. Portraits and personalities
2. Pets (Domestic)
3. Wildlife Animals
4. Insects (bugs, butterflies, etc.)
5. Flowers
6. Scenery (buildings, bridges, etc.)
7. Scenery (nature, storms, etc.)
8. Weddings
9. Fair Enjoyment
10. Transportation
CLASS 16
Youth Grades 7-12
Snapshots Black & White 5x7, 8x10, 11x14
Same rules as adults
Premium: 1st-$4.00; 2nd-$2.00
Entry Number:
1. Portraits and personalities
2. Pets (Domestic)
3. Wildlife Animals
4. Insects (bugs, butterflies, etc.)
5. Flowers
6. Scenery (buildings, bridges, etc.)
7. Scenery (nature, storms, etc.)
8. Weddings
9. Fair Enjoyment
10. Transportation
Best of Show: Rosette and $10.00
In Memory of: Donna Bradley, Lighthouse Lady
296 Hedges St., Tiffin
CLASS 17
Youth Grades 6 and under
Snapshots Color 5x7, 8x10, 11x14
Same rules as adults
Premium: 1st-$4.00; 2nd-$2.00
Entry Number:
1. Portraits and personalities
2. Pets (Domestic)
3. Wildlife Animals
4. Insects (bugs, butterflies, etc.)
5. Flowers
6. Scenery (buildings, bridges, etc.)
7. Scenery (nature, storms, etc.)
8. Weddings
9. Fair Enjoyment
10. Transportation
CLASS 18
Youth Grades 6 and under
Snapshots Black & White 5x7, 8x10, 11x14
Same rules as adults
Premium: 1st - $4.00; 2nd - $2.00
Entry Number:
1. Portraits and personalities
2. Pets (Domestic)
3. Wildlife Animals
4. Insects (bugs, butterflies, etc.)
5. Flowers
6. Scenery (buildings, bridges, etc.)
7. Scenery (nature, storms, etc.)
8. Weddings
9. Fair Enjoyment
10. Transportation
Best of Show: Rosette and $10.00
In Memory of: Donna Bradley, Lighthouse Lady
296 Hedges St., Tiffin
CLASS 19
Digital Photograpy Manipulated
Any size
Sames rules as above
Premium: 1st - $4.00; 2nd - $2.00
Entry Number:
1. Portraits and personalities
2. Pets (Domestic)
3. Wildlife Animals
4. Insects (bugs, butterflies, etc.)
5. Flowers
6. Scenery (buildings, bridges, etc.)
7. Scenery (nature, storms, etc.)
8. Weddings
9. Fair Enjoyment
10. Transportation
Best of Show: Rosette and $10.00
Donated by: Rainey Crop Insurance
500 N. Twp. Rd. 59, Fostoria OH