Department 19 - Arts and Crafts

No exhibits may be removed before Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., or premiums will be forfeited.

  1. Paintings must have been done by exhibitor. “Original” means not copied.
  2. No entries by professionals.
  3. Entries limited to residents of Pennsylvania.
  4. All paintings and drawings must be prepared to hang.
  5. Horizontal 8x10 photographs and 5x7s do not have to be framed. 
  6. All other photographs must be matted and/or framed and prepared to be hung.
  7. Minimum size for photographs is 5 x 7 inches.
  8. Names on entries must be covered until judged.

Section 1 Paintings

CLASS - PREMIUMS  $5  $4  $3

19001 Black and White Photograph - People
19002 Black and White Photograph - Animals
19003 Black and White Photograph - Landscape
19004 Black and White Photograph - Floral
19005 Black and White Photograph - Insects
19006 Black and White Photograph - Other (Identify)
19020 Color Photograph - People
19021 Color Photograph - Animals
19022 Color Photograph - Landscape
19023 Color Photograph - Floral
19024 Color Photograph - Insects
19025 Color Photograph - Other (Identify)
19050 Oil Painting - Landscape or Seascape
19051 Oil Painting - Still Life
19052 Oil Painting - Portrait
19053 Oil Painting - Animals
19054 Oil Painting - Abstracts
19055 Other (Identify)
19095 Pencil Drawing
19100 Mixed Media
19060 Water Color - Landscape or Seascape
19061 Water Color - Still Life
19062 Water Color - Portrait
19063 Water Color - Animals
10964 Water Color - Abstract
19065 Water Color - Other (Identify)
19070 Acrylic Painting - Landscape or Seascape
19071 Acrylic Painting - Still Life
19072 Acrylic Painting - Portrait
19073 Acrylic Painting - Animals
10974 Acrylic Painting - Abstract
19075 Acrylic Painting - Other (Identify)
19080 Pen and Ink Drawing
19085 Charcoal Drawing
19090 Pastel Drawing

Section 2 Hand Crafts

  1. All exhibits must have been made by the exhibitors. No commercial articles are accepted.
  2. “Traditional” means authentic reproduction.
  3. Ceramic articles should have identification marks to indicate that they are originals.
  4. All items must be prepared to display.

CLASS - PREMIUMS   $5  $4  $3

19101 Print Making - Linoleum Cut
19102 Print Making - Silk Screen (No Clothing)
19103 Print Making - Wood Cut
19104 Print Making - Other (Please identify)
19110 Collage
19115 Decoupage
19120 Other
19150 Etchings
19160 Spinning - Skein of Home-spun Yarn
19161 Spinning - Finished Hand-spun Item
19165 Cone, Nut and Seed Work
19170 Dolls - Traditional
19171 Dolls - Original or Creative
19172 Dolls - Soft Sculpture
19173 Dolls - Knitted or Crocheted
19175 Creative Christmas - Tree Ornaments
19176 Creative Christmas - Wall or Door Decorations
19177 Creative Christmas - Other (Please identify)
19180 Creative Easter (no door decorations)
19181 Creative Fourth of July (no door decorations)
19182 Creative Halloween (no door decorations)
19183 Creative Mother's Day (no door decorations)
19184 Creative St. Patrick's Day (no door decorations)
19185 Creative Thanksgiving (no door decorations)
19186 Creative Valentine's Day (no door decorations)
19190 Creative Flowers
19195 Wall or Door Decorations and Wreaths, Holiday
19196 Wall or Door Decorations and Wreaths, Other
19200 Hand Built or Thrown Pottery or Stoneware
19205 Hand Woven Pieces
19210 Jewelry or Beedwork
19215 Leather Work
19220 Folk and Tole Painting - Metal Base
19221 Folk and Tole Painting - Wood Base
19222 Folk and Tole Painting - Fabric Base
19223 Folk and Tole Painting - Other
19225 Stenciling - Fabric
19226 Stenciling - Wood
19227 Stenciling - Other (Please identify)
19230 Ceramics
19235 Stained Glass
19240 Metal Work
19245 Bakers Clay
19250 String or Wire Art
19255 Macrame
19260 Quilting
19265 Scherenschnitte
19270 Woodburned Items
19275 Basketry
19280 Models and Miniatures (Originals only. No Kits.)
19285 Straw, Corn Husk and Wheat Weaving
19290 Mobiles
19295 Toys - Knitted or Crocheted
19296 Toys - Stuffed
19297 Toys - Puppets
19298 Toys - Wooden
19299 Toys - Other (Please identify.)
19305 Carving - Wood
19306 Carving - Other (Please identify.)
19310 Whittling - Wood
19311 Whittling - Other (Please identify.)
19315 Pressed Flower Art
19320 Artistic Arrangements - Silk Flowers (No wreaths)
19321 Artistic Arrangements - Natural Plant Materials (No wreaths)
19325 Calligraphy
19330 Candles - Hand Dipped or Handmade
19331 Candles - Decorated
19335 Decorative Household Items - Wooden
19336 Decorative Household Items - Other
19337 Recycled Items - Craft
19338 Recycled Items - Useful

CLASS - PREMIUMS   $12  $10  $8

19339 Scarecrow Contest
  1. Scarecrows to be displayed in main exhibit building.
  2. All entries must be clothed and ready to exhibit. Exhibitors must supply their own means of anchoring the scarecrow, such as stakes, rods, pins, etc.
  3. Remember the scarecrows will be displayed indoors. Choose appropriate construction materials.
  4. All scarecrows must be 5’-7’ tall as measured in place from the ground to the highest point of the entry.
  5. Scarecrows will be judged on: 
    Originality - 50 pts
    Workmanship - 30 pts
    General Appearance - 20 pts
  6. All entries must be made in the current fair year.
  7. This contest is open to any club, group, organization, or individual.

Section 3 Household Furnishings

CLASS - PREMIUMS    $6  $5  $4

19340 Caning
19345 Clocks
19350 Curtains or Draperies
19355 Furniture - New
19360 Furniture - Refinished
19365 Lamps
19370 Slip Covers
19375 Upholstery (Bring Chair)
19380 Wooden Work (Accessories)