Department B, Division 155 - Posters
Divisions Purple Blue Red White
All $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50
Posters should be the following size: 14 inches x 22 inches and must be of a material that can be pinned to a display board. Vertical or horizontal arrangement. All posters must have the 4‑H'ers name, age, full address and county on the back.
Posters will be judged on the following criteria: 1) Idea: simple, clear message, appropriate for a poster, 2) Lettering: readable from a distance, appropriate size in proportion to art, 3) Art: one dominate, eye-catching element, art relates to written message, 4) Arrangement: makes good use of entire poster space without being too crowded; art and lettering are well balanced, 5) Color: use of bold colors that harmonize well; colors used are legible, 6) Quality of Construction: neatness, appropriateness of materials used, 7) Effectiveness: works well as a poster.
They may be in any medium‑watercolor, ink, crayon, markers, or computer graphics, etc.‑so long as they are not three dimensional (e.g. milk cartons, pop cans, pencils or anything thicker than paper). Posters incorporating copyrighted materials like cartoon characters or commercial product names, logos or slogans will not be accepted.
The use of computer clipart is discouraged and will not be scored as positively as original computer art designs. Computer art generated on an 8½ inches x 11 inches sheet of paper and pasted on poster board will be disqualified.
Posters may be laminated to protect them. Any clear coverings should not distract from readability or presentation of the poster.
The purpose of a poster is to call attention to a subject. Every poster must be crafted to catch the viewer’s attention quickly. Each must present only one specific message clearly. The poster should feature some aspect of 4-H. Entries which do not conform to size, content, or material guidelines will be dropped one ribbon placing.
When using the official 4-H Emblem (clover with the H’s on each leaf), it must follow approved guidelines which can be viewed at http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/emblem/4h_name.htm.
*B155905 - Exploring Careers With 4-H Poster The poster should illustrate how 4-H’ers can explore career opportunities through 4-H projects.
*B155906 - Photo Poster The poster should focus on a 4-H theme of your choice, using one large, eye‑catching photo.
*B155907 - “Relay for Life” This poster should illustrate cancer prevention and use the colors purple or lavender.
*B155908 - 4‑H Promotion Poster
*B155909 - Environment, Education & Natural Resource Poster
*B155910 - Safety
*B155911 ‑ Digitally Produced Poster
*B155912 – You Be the Teacher Poster Exhibit is to illustrate a concept or lesson that has been learned in any area of 4-H.