HOME DESIGN & RESTORATION
Visual Arts
Department C
Design My Place, Beadwork - Premium Schedule A
Design Decisions, Heritage Arts, Heirloom Treasurers - Premium Schedule B
The purpose of Home Design & Restoration is to learn design principles and develop graphic design techniques. In addition, activities in this category encourage well-thought-out design plans and diverse artistic techniques. Be sure to take note of the rules section to develop a successful project.
- All Home Design & Restoration items must be items designed to be used for home decorating, home furnishing or home management (no clothing, purses, note cards, scrapbooks/photo albums. Etc.)
- Accessories should be of high quality (as compared to quick, simple crafts), ones that are suitable for use in the home several months throughout the year. Holiday specific items are discouraged. Exhibits made from kits are also discouraged as kits limit decision making in the design process.
- Items should show creativity and originality along with the application of design elements and principles.. Youth are required to include the design elements and principles they used along with simple explanation of how they designed their project with their exhibit. Information on the elements and principles of design may be found in the Design Decisions manual, as well as Portfolio Pathways and Sketchbook Crossroads.
- Entered in correct class? What medium was changed or manipulated? What medium is the majority of your exhibit made from?
- Items should be ready for display in the home: pictures framed, wall hangings and pictures ready to hang etc. No single mat board or artist canvas panels allowed. Wrapped canvas (if staples not visible on edge) is accepted without framing. MAKE SURE HANGERS ARE STRONG ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE ITEM!!! Command Strips are not adequate hangers. Items not ready for display will be dropped one ribbon placing.
- Items should not be ones made for beginning level or other project (ex: Simple 10 minute table runners or woodworking.) Exhibits from the beginning level project, such as Design My Place, are county only and not state Fair eligible.
- All exhibits may be no taller than 7 feet and no wider than 6 feet. All exhibits must be able to be easily lifted by 2 people.
- ENTRY TAGS - An entry tag which includes a clear description of the entry must be securely attached to each exhibit. Use color, or pattern or picture descriptions to aid in identification. No straight pins.
- IDENTIFICATION - In addition to the entry tag, a label with the 4-H member’s name and county should be attached to EACH separate piece of the exhibit.
- SUPPORTING INFORMATION- Supporting information is required for all exhibits. Information must include the elements and principles of design used and steps taken to complete project. Tag templates can be found on https://go.unl.edu/ne4hhomeenvironment. or at the Extension Office. Exhibits without supporting information will be drooped a ribbon placing.
ITEMS THAT DO NOT FOLLOW THE ABOVE GUIDELINES WILL BE DROPPED ONE RIBBON PLACING.
VISUAL ARTS MEDIUMS & VISUAL ARTS THEMES
Department C
Visual Arts - Premium Schedule B
With an emphasis on originality, the purpose of the Visual Arts projects is to practice using design elements and principles while exploring and experimenting with various mediums and techniques. In addition, youth should practice self-expression and work to communicate their personal voice, through their work. Be sure to take note of the rules section to develop a successful project.
- Original Work - Items must be the original work of the 4-H member and should show creativity and originality. No copyrighted images or master studies.
- Ready for Professional Display - All exhibits must be presented appropriately for the medium(s) used and ready to be professionally displayed. Two-dimensional pieces on paper should be framed behind glass/plexiglass. Canvas board should be framed but glass/plexiglass is not necessary. Stretched canvases do not need frames as long as staples are not visible on the edges. All two-dimensional pieces Should be ready to hang using a sawtooth or wire hanger.
- Entries per Exhibitor: 4-H member may enter one exhibit per class.
- Entry Descriptions: entry tags should include a visual description of the exhibit, including size, dominant color, and subject to aid in identification.
- Supporting Information: Supporting information is required for all Visual Arts exhibits. Information must include responses to two reflection questions and step take to complete the project. Supporting Information is required for all Visual Arts exhibits. Information must include responses to all questions and steps taken to complete the project. Supporting information must be securely attached to the back of the piece. Supporting information tag templates can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hvisualarts. Exhibits with missing or incomplete supporting information will be lowered a ribbon placing.
- Class Changes: Exhibits must be entered in the appropriate class based on the medium(s) used or theme. No class changes will be made after check-in. Exhibits in inappropriate classes may be lowered a ribbon placing. Supporting information may provide evidence or justification for the piece being entered in a specific class.
All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair.
Special Awards - On-Campus Exhibition: State Fair visual arts exhibits may be selected for special on-campus exhibitions. Selected pieces will be collected at the end of State Fair and will be returned to county Extension offices following on-campus exhibition. Youth whose pieces are selected will be contacted directly with additional information including the exhibition and reception dates.
VISUAL ART MEDIUMS
Department C - Section 260
Exhibits may utilize any medium or combination of mediums on any surface. All exhibits must be appropriately presented and ready to be professionally displayed. Artwork should depict the artist's own interpretation of the theme. All exhibits should include an explanation of how the piece reflects the theme and what ideas or thoughts the artist was attempting to express or communicate.
*1. Original Acrylic Painting
*2. Original Oil Painting
*3. Original Watercolor Painting
*4. Original Pencil Drawing
*5. Original Charcoal Drawing
*6.. Original Ink Drawing
*7. Original Fiber Art
*8. Original Sculpture
*9. Original Ceramic Pottery - No purchased ceramic pottery. Must be glazed and fired. May be any hand-built technique or wheel thrown. Ay be functional or non-functional. Could include slab built pinch pots, coil built, wheel thrown, etc.
*10. Original Painting on Purchased Ceramic Surface - No hand built or wheel thrown pottery. May be functional or non-functional. Could include figurines, cups, bowls, etc.
*11. Original Single Media Not Listed - Could included digital art, leathercrafting, printmaking, stained glass, pastels, scratchboard, sand painting, encaustic painting, chalk, etc.
*11. Original Mixed Media - Could include any combination of tow or more other mediums or materials.
VISUAL ARTS THEMES
Department C - Section 261
Exhibits may utilize any medium or combination of mediums on any surface. All exhibits must be appropriately presented and ready to be professionally displayed. Artwork should depict the artist's own interpretation of the theme. All exhibits should include an explanation of how the piece reflects the theme and what ideas or thoughts the artist was attempting to express or communicate.
*1. Original Art Inspired by Plants or Animals - could involve but is not limited to domestic animals, pets, agriculture, wild animals, wildlife conservation, house plants, fruit, vegetables, flowers, native plants, trees, etc.
*2. Original Oil Inspired by Landscapes - could involve but is not limited to rural landscapes, natural environments, man-made environments, urban landscapes, extraterrestrial landscapes, oceanic scenes, buildings, fantasy landscapes, agricultural landscapes, etc.
*3. Original Art Inspired by People - could involve but is not limited to cultural art, modern society, portraits, daily life, careers, families, emotions, etc.
*4. Original Art inspired by Artist’s Choice - could involve but is not limited to food, cars, fantasy worlds, imaginary characters science-fiction, history, etc.