Visual Arts

Visual Arts

Superintendent: Lisa Allan

Jr. Superintendents: Eastlyn Hubl, Hailey Allan

# of entries: Two per class

Premium: Purple $3.75; Blue $3.25; Red $2.50; White- $1.25

All static exhibits must receive a purple ribbon at the County Fair to advance to the State Fair.

 

General Information: With an emphasis on originality, the purpose of the Visual Arts project 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.

 

Visual Arts Entries: 

  • 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 professional displayed. 2-dimensional pieces on paper should be framed behind glass/plexiglass. Canvas boards 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 2-dimensional pieces should be ready to hang using a sawtooth or wire hanger.

 

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. The Visual Arts Supporting Information card can be found here: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/hall/hall-county-4-h/hall-county-fair/, or copies may be picked up at the Extension office. Exhibits with missing or incomplete supporting information will be lowered one ribbon placing.

 

Entry Tags and Labeling: An entry tag should include a visual description of the exhibit, including size, dominant color, and subject to aid in identification. In addition to the entry tag, a label with the exhibitor’s name should be attached to EACH separate piece of the exhibit.

 

VISUAL ART MEDIUMS

Visual Art Mediums, Division 260 Classes

Using the Visual Arts Supporting Information card found here: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/hall/hall-county-4-h/hall-county-fair/, please explain steps taken to complete the project and include responses to ALL questions.

  • *C260-001 - Original Acrylic Painting
  • *C260-002 - Original Oil Painting
  • *C260-003 - Original Watercolor Painting
  • *C260-004 - Original Pencil Drawing
  • *C260-005 - Original Charcoal Drawing
  • *C260-006 – Original Ink Drawing
  • *C260-007 - Original Fiber Art – Could include weaved art, dyed fabric, felted wool, cotton linter, batik, etc.
  • *C260-008 - Original Sculpture – Could include Styrofoam, wood, cardboard, paper, metal, wire, etc.
  • *C260-009 - Original Ceramic Pottery – No purchased ceramic pottery. Must be glazed and fired. May be any hand-built technique or wheel thrown. May be functional or non-functional. Could include slab built, pinch pots, coil built, wheel thrown, etc.
  • *C260-010 - 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.
  • *C260-011 - Original Single Media Not Listed – Could include digital art, leathercrafting, printmaking, stained glass, pastels, scratchboard, sand painting, encaustic painting, chalk, etc.
  • *C260-012 – Original Mixed Media – Could include any combination of two or more other mediums or materials.

 

VISUAL ART THEMES

Visual Art Themes, Division 261 Classes

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.

Using the Visual Arts Supporting Information card found here: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/hall/hall-county-4-h/hall-county-fair/, please explain steps taken to complete the project and include responses to ALL questions.

  • *C261-001 - 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.
  • *C261-002 - Original Art 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.
  • *C261-003 - Original Art Inspired by People – Could involve but is not limited to cultural art, modern society, portraits, daily life, careers, families, emotions, etc.
  • *C261-004 – Original Art Inspired by Artist’s Choice – Could involve but is not limited to food, cars, fantasy worlds, imaginary characters, science-fiction, history, etc.

 

An asterisk* in front of a division/class number indicates the class is State Fair eligible.

2026 Hall County 4-H Fair Book