ARTS AND CRAFTS COMPETITION GENERAL INFORMATION NORTH CAROLINA JUNIOR BETA CLUB CONVENTION

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1 ARTS AND CRAFTS COMPETITION GENERAL INFORMATION NORTH CAROLINA JUNIOR BETA CLUB CONVENTION 1. Be very specific of the category in which art/craft is entered. 2. An individual may enter only one (1) item per category; however, an individual may enter more than one category. Each school will be limited to one entry per category. 3. Tags are provided in this packet for entries for display. Each school must have proper identification on each entry. Include the name of the individual, school, category of the entry, and address of school and individual. These must be attached to the back or bottom of the entries. 4. Although the club in charge of the Arts and Crafts competition will take reasonable precautions to protect entries, the club will not be responsible for loss, damage, or breakage. It is the responsibility of clubs entering the contest to collect entered items at the designated times. 5. Paintings and other similar works should be matted or framed for best presentation. No easels will be supplied. 6. All entry forms must be postmarked by December 19, All entries postmarked after the December 19, 2013, deadline will be returned. Postmarks will be checked. 7. Entries must be submitted on the attached entry form and sent by CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED to: Mrs. Heather Guyton Thompson Clarkton School of Discovery North College Street Clarkton, NC All art work completed by the individual or group must be presented for judging and display between 11:00 AM and Noon on Monday. 9. Students must be present and registered at the convention in order to enter artwork. 10. Entries will remain on display until adjournment of the convention. 11. All entries must be the original work of Beta members. PLEASE SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE NEW CATEGORIES. NC-JR Page 28

2 ARTS Photography In this category the photograph must be original content. The photograph must not be a picture of a picture. Photographs are to be no larger than 8 x 10 before framing. 1. Black and White Photographs 2. Color Photographs 3. Digitally Enhanced Photographs Must have the original photo with the digitally enhanced photo entered for competition. Art work 4. Oil or Acrylics 5. Sketching (pastels or charcoals) 6. Sketching (pen, pencil, or ink) 7. Watercolors 8. Sculpture ART entries will be judged by a jury of three people based on the following criteria (There will be no judging sheets for Art): 1. Creativity Originality, innovation 2. Composition Lines, simplicity, balance, color contrast, details 3. Focus Degree of sharpness or softness, depth of field 4. Lighting Exposure, direction quality, use of shadows, shading 5. Technique camera angle, paint strokes 6. Primary visual Impact Subject matter 7. Presentation Appearance, complimentary framing and/or mounting, overall artistic appeal 8. Degree of difficulty If an item does not follow the guidelines, then the item will not place in the competition. NC-JR Page 29

3 CRAFTS 1. Cross-stitch MUST be original and related to the Beta Theme Making History with Beta 2. Hand-made Jewelry (ONLY one piece) Must be displayed on black or white foam board ONLY. 3. Quilting May be hand quilted or machine quilted 4. Recyclable Art 5. Woodworking 6. Wreath MUST be related to the Beta Theme Making History with Beta CRAFT entries will be judged by a jury of three people based on the following criteria (There will be no judging sheets for Crafts): 1. Originality exhibits creativity 2. Craftsmanship Artists skill in the use of material 3. Elements of Art Line color, space, form texture 4. Composition - Effective use of forms or abstract techniques 5. Unity and Variety Balance of elements, repetition 6. Medium and Texture appropriate use of materials and textures 7. Use of space Prospective and mass 8. Presentation appearance, complimentary framing and/or mounting 9. Degree of difficulty If an item does not follow the guidelines, then the item will not place in the competition. NC-JR Page 30

4 ARTS AND CRAFTS COMPETITION ENTRY FORM NORTH CAROLINA JUNIOR BETA CONVENTION NAME OF SCHOOL SCHOOL ADDRESS SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER WITH AREA CODE SCHOOL FAX NUMBER WITH AREA CODE SPONSOR'S NAME CATEGORY NO KITS OF ANY KIND MAY BE USED One entry per club per category. Each of the entries should be a club project or entered under one student only. ART 1. Black & White Photography CRAFTS 1. Cross-stitch 2. Color Photography 3. Digitally Enhanced Photography 4. Oil or Acrylics 5. Sculpture 6. Sketching (May be pen, pencil, or ink) 2. Handmade Jewelry (Only one piece) 3. Quilting 4. Recyclable Art 5. Woodworking 6. Wreath 7. Sketching (May be pastels or charcoals) 8. Watercolors Categories may not be changed after form is submitted. Note: It is suggested that the wreaths be presented to a local nursing home, hospital, or senior citizens facility after being judged. To the best of my knowledge the work that will be entered in the arts and crafts competition was solely created by the student listed for each category. Sponsor's Signature Mail to: Mrs. Heather Guyton Thompson Clarkton School of Discovery North College Street Principal s Signature Clarkton, NC Postmark Deadline is December 19, 2013 Make sure all students entering competition are members of the National Junior Beta Club and are registered with the National Office by the postmark deadline. NC-JR Page 31

5 ARTS AND CRAFTS TAGS COPY OF THIS FORM MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF EACH ENTRY IN THE ARTS AND CRAFTS COMPETITION. NAME OF SCHOOL: NAME OF ENTRANT: CATEGORY: The work, which I am entering in the arts and crafts competition, was solely created by me and is original. NO Kits have been used. This entry was completed between the 2013 convention and this convention. I understand that I must attend the convention to enter this competition. Entrant's signature Sponsor's signature ****************************************************************************** COPY OF THIS FORM MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF EACH ENTRY IN THE ARTS AND CRAFTS COMPETITION. NAME OF SCHOOL: NAME OF ENTRANT: CATEGORY: The work, which I am entering in the arts and crafts competition, was solely created by me and is original. NO Kits have been used. This entry was completed between the 2013 convention and this convention. I understand that I must attend the convention to enter this competition. Entrant's signature Sponsor's signature NC-JR Page 32