Visual Arts Supporting Information Card
With an emphasis on originality. The purpose of the 4-H 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.
All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the state fair.
RULES:
- Original Work – Item 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 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 two-dimensional pieces should be ready to hang using a sawtooth or wire hanger.
NUMBER OF ENTRIES: All 4-H members are limited to one (1) exhibit per entry number and four (4) exhibits per project.
IDENTIFICATION: In addition to the entry tag, a label with the exhibitor’s name and county should be attached to each separate piece of the exhibit.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION - 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 template is available here or contact the office for a tag template. It is also available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hvisualarts. Exhibits with missing or incomplete supporting information will be lowered a ribbon placing.
Exhibits must be entered in the appropriate class based on the medium(s) used or theme. Supporting information may provide evidence or justification for the piece being entered in a specific class.
Scoresheets and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hvisualarts. An explanation of projects and curriculum resources can be found at https://4h.unl.edu/resources/projects/.
VISUAL ART MEDIUMS, CLASSES
PREMIUMS: Purple, $4.00; Blue, $3.00; Red, $2.00; and White, $1.00
Exhibitors in Sketchbook Crossroads should be utilizing the mediums, skills, and techniques they have developed in their visual arts project, especially topics covered in the Sketchbook Crossroads manual.
Scoresheet SF200
C260001 Original Acrylic Painting
C260002 Original Oil Painting
C260003 Original Watercolor
C260004 Original Pencil Drawing
C260005 Original Charcoal Drawing
C260006 Original Ink Drawing
C260007 Original Fiber Art – Could include weaved art, dyed fabric, felted wool, cotton linter, batik, etc.
C260008 Original Sculpture – Could include Styrofoam, wood, cardboard, paper, metal, wire, etc.
C260009 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.
C260010 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.
C260011 Original Single Media Not Listed – Could include digital art, leathercrafting, printmaking, stained glass, pastels, scratchboard, sand painting, encaustic painting, chalk, etc.
C260012 Original Mixed Media – Could include any combination of two or more other mediums or materials.
**C260901 County Only Exhibit
**C260902 Leather – County Only Exhibit
VISUAL ART THEMES, CLASSES
PREMIUMS: Purple, $4.00; Blue, $3.00; Red, $2.00; and White, $1.00
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.
Scoresheet SF200
C261001 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.
C261002 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, building, fantasy landscapes, agricultural landscapes, etc.
C261003 Original Art Inspired by People – could involve but is not limited to cultural art, modern society, portraits, daily life, careers, families, emotions, etc.
C261004 Original Art Inspired by Artist’s Choice – could involve but is not limited to food, cars, fantasy worlds, imaginary characters, science-fiction, history, etc.
**C261901 County Only Exhibit