Posters

Posters

Area Rules – Posters

All entries in Division 52 ARE NOT State Fair eligible projects and will not move on to the Nebraska State Fair. 

Entries that do not include required information or formatting requirements will be lowered one ribbon placing.

1. Formatting Guidelines
   1. Poster size shall not be more than 24”x36”.
   2. The content/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 clearly feature some aspect of 4-H.
   3. Posters SHALL NOT use copyrighted materials, such as cartoon characters or commercial product names, logos or slogans. Avoid using over-used phrases that do not command the viewer’s attention. Follow the official 4-H emblem guidelines. 
   4. Posters may be in any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, markers, computer graphics, etc. They may not be three-dimensional. Entries with components thicker than paper (such as milk cartons, pencils, pop cans) will be disqualified.
2. Poster Judging 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 dominant, eye-catching element, art relates to written message.
   4. The arrangement of the poster should be well balanced and make good use of the entire poster space without being crowded with art and lettering.
   5. Colors used should be bold and harmonize well.
   6. Quality of construction: neatness, appropriate use of materials.