2015 Central Florida Fair Creative Arts General Rules & Regulations

2015 Central Florida Fair Creative Arts General Rules & Regulations We will offer free online entry on our website at www.centralfloridafair.com. There is no charge to complete your online entry form. Online entry registration deadline is February 14 th, 2015. Drop off for your entries will be on Saturday, February 21 st, 2015 (10:00 am 5:00 pm) and Sunday, February 22 nd, 2015 (1:00 pm 5:00 pm). Creative Arts Sales The Creative Arts Exhibit will offer handmade items for sale to our fairgoers. This is your chance to take home an original piece of art or craft created by a local artist. Only items entered in the 2015 Creative Arts Exhibit will be eligible for sale this year. The Central Florida Fair will deduct a 5% commission from all sales to cover operating expenses. Entrants may register their items for sale when they bring them to the Fairgrounds on entry drop off days, or by including a note with the sale price with entry forms if entries are being mailed. For further information, please contact Debbie Zielonka at (407) 295-3247 or debbie@centralfloridafair.com. Entry Information Pre-registration is encouraged to expedite the check in process. Online registration is the preferred method for entries to be submitted. Online entry will be available until Feb. 15 th, 2015 at www.centralfloridafair.com. Entries will be accepted on the date of check-in without prior registration as long as they have met the requirements of the competition. Any deviation from these dates must have approval of the Exhibit Manager. Faxed entries are strongly discouraged because of poor quality. Forms may also be mailed to Creative Arts Exhibit, Central Florida Fair, 4603 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32808, or faxed to (407) 295-2082. Online Entry Information If you haven t ever tried online entries, this year would be a good time to give it a try it is fast, easy and saves you time. 1. Find the link on our website www.centralfloridafair.com select Competitive Exhibits. Decide what your entries will be (and don t worry, you can change your mind!). 2. Click the large banner that reads Click Here to Register Online. 3. Go to Login (on the left) and chose the Exhibitor as the type of account. 4. You will have to create an account even if you used online entry last year. Choose the I am a new exhibitor. After you have created an account and want to make a change, then choose I have previously registered. 5. Follow the steps to complete your entries; print your receipt and you re done!! We then print the information and entry tags and have everything ready for you when you bring your prize winning entries at Take In weekend! In Person Bring entries to the Main Exhibit Building, Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, Florida, during the following hours: Saturday, February 21, 2015 Sunday, February 22, 2015 10:00 am 5:00 pm 1:00 pm 5:00 pm Entries must be picked up at the same location on: (Entries CANNOT be picked up early!) Sunday, March 8, 2015 To Be Determined Monday, March 9, 2015 10:00 am 4:00 pm By Mail Entries may be shipped by U.S. Postal Service or UPS, for arrival by February 13 th, 2015. Please forward to: ATTN: Debbie Zielonka Central Florida Fair 4603 W. Colonial Drive Orlando, FL 32808 Package must include entry, copy of complete entry form, self-addressed return mailing label, and check or money order to cover the amount to return postage and insurance, if applicable. The Central Florida Fair is not responsible for entries ruled ineligible due to damage or delay in shipping. Entries will be returned within 10 working days of Fair closing. Any entry not picked up, unable to be returned due to insufficient postage, or returned to us as undeliverable will become property of the Central Florida Fair. CREATIVE ARTS GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS The following rules and regulations apply to all Creative Arts Departments (Craft & Hobbies, Fine Arts, Needlework, Adults and Youth). Any exceptions or special instructions will be listed in the in each Department. 1. Articles MUST BE CLEAN, completed (bound, framed, stuffed, hemmed, etc., as applicable) and strictly handmade. All articles entered must have NEVER BEFORE SHOWN at the Central Florida Fair. 2. A numbered tag with detachable stub is attached to every individual entry delivered in person. This stub is your receipt and must be surrendered when you claim your exhibit. SEE THAT YOU GET A STUB FOR EACH ARTICLE ENTERED. 3. If at the time of judging, articles under the heading of three or more entries are found to be the same and of sufficient merit, a separate class will be created and suitable prizes awarded. The judges also may elect to break a specific Class into two or more if the type and quality of entries so warrant, and to award prizes based on the new class structure. 4. If there is an absence of competition, or if the exhibits are inferior in quality, only such awards will be made as, in the discretion of the judges, the exhibit merits. 5. The same exhibitor may enter up to TWO entries in each Division. Any entry may compete in one class only. 6. The entry must be the work of the exhibitor, living at the time of entry. No entry accepted in this department from any club or organization. 7. All ADULT divisions are open to residents of Florida or visitors in Florida at time of Fair. All ADULT entrants age requirement is 18 years or older. 8. All YOUTH divisions are open to residents of Florida or visitors in Florida at time of Fair. All YOUTH entrants age requirement is 17 years or younger. ~ 1 ~

9. The Central Florida Fair reserves the right to reject any entry not considered suitable, being too large, heavy or small to be displayed properly, or being in non-compliance with these rules and regulations. 10. Every article that is to be hung must be framed or mounted and ready to be hanged with wire. 11. Entrants must follow any special requirements listed under any individual division. 12. Cash prizes and ribbons may be supplemented by merchandise awards, based on contributions from commercial concerns. Best of Division or Best in Show awards will be awarded at the judge s discretion. 13. Decisions of the judges will be final. 14. Any items entered into the Creative Arts Exhibit may be photographed and used by the Central Florida Fair for advertising. 15. The Central Florida Fair will take every precaution for the safety of all entries, but will not be responsible for loss of or damage to any entry, or personal injury that is the result of entrant s participation in the Central Florida Fair. CREATIVE ARTS GENERAL PREMIUM INFORMATION Please note that all prize money checks awarded in connection with the Creative Arts Exhibit shall be cashed by the recipient within 90 days from the date of the check. If the recipient fails to timely negotiate said check, all monies due recipient shall be considered a contribution to the Central Florida Fair by the recipient. Any disputes regarding premium awards must be reported to the Fair office by March 31, 2015. No exceptions! ADULT CRAFT & HOBBY CRAFT AND HOBBY PREMIUMS Unless otherwise noted, the premiums in each Adult Craft & Hobby division will be as follows: 1st Prize $15; 2nd Prize $10; 3rd Prize $8 CRAFT & HOBBY DEPARTMENT Division A: BASKET WEAVING CHA-01 Any type of basket Division B: BEADING CHB-01 Bead Embroidery CHB-02 Stitched Beads CHB-03 Strung Beads (necklaces & bracelets) CHB-04 Wire Beading CHB-05 Division C: CAST CERAMICS CHC-01 Any type of cast ceramic Division D: DECORATIVE PAINTING Special Requirements: Sample wall treatments may be submitted on panels no larger than 30 on any side, wired for hanging. CHD-01 Fabric CHD-02 Garden/Outdoor CHD-03 Glass CHD-04 Home Décor Decorative/Gift/Utility Items CHD-05 Tin CHD-06 Wood CHD-07 Division E: DOLLS CHE-01 Any type of doll Division F: FLOWER ARRANGING CHF-01 Wreaths CHF-02 CHF-03 Decorative CHF-04 Wedding CHF-05 Division G: LEATHERWORKING CHG-01 Any type of leatherworking Division H: METALS Special Requirements: Entry must be original design made entirely by artist. No kits. May use silver, gold, titanium, gemstones, copper or combination. CHH-01 Any type of metal item Division I: MINIATURES CHG-01 Any type of miniature Division J: MODELS CHJ-01 Any type of model Division K: POLYMER CLAY CHK-01 Any type of polymer clay item Division L: RUBBER STAMPS CHL-01 Any type of rubber stamp Division M: SCRAPBOOKING CHM-01 Classic Pages (photo is focus) CHM-02 Creative Use of Accessories (paper, stickers, etc.) CHM-03 Division N: STAINED GLASS CHN-01 Any type of stained glass Division O: WOODWORKING CHO-01 Any type of woodworking Division P: MISC. CRAFTS & HOBBIES (ADULTS) CHP-01 Collections (Must consist of 6 to 20 items, mounted or displayed attractively) CHP-02 Kits (Any art, craft or hobby project made from purchased kit paint by number, latch hook rugs, stamped embroidery, plastic models, etc.) CHP-03 ~ 2 ~

ADULT FINE ARTS ADULT FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT ALL CREATIVE ARTS GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING ADULT FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. The same exhibitor may enter TWO items in each numbered class. An entry may complete in ONLY one class. 2. Division E: Painting entries must be framed or mounted and ready to be hung. No string or yarn will be allowed for hanging. No glass is allowed. 3. In the following listed categories, all entries must be 5 x7 or 8 x10 size ONLY and must be matted. No frames or glass will be accepted in these categories. Division F Photography; Division FLP Livestock Photos; 4. Edited shall be defined as any digital or hand alterations to the original photo or negative, including but not limited to cropping, red eye elimination, contrast or brightness adjustment, or other enhancements. Enlargements shall not be considered edited pictures. ADULT FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT PREMIUMS Unless otherwise noted, the premiums in each Adult Fine Arts division will be as follows: 1st Prize $15; 2nd Prize $10; 3rd Prize $8 FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT Division A: CALLIGRAPHY FAA-01 Any type of calligraphy Division B: PORCELAIN PAINTING FAB-01 People FAB-02 Animals FAB-03 Scenes FAB-04 FAB-05 Jewelry FAB-06 Miniatures (3 x5 & under) FAB-07 Floral FAB-08 Division C: CERAMICS/POTTERY FAC-01 Ceramic Sculpture FAC-02 FAC-03 Division D: DRAWING FAD-01 FAD-02 Color FAD-03 FAD-04 FAD-05 FAD-06 FAD-07 Division E: PAINTING FAE-01 FAE-02 FAE-03 FAE-04 FAE-05 FAE-06 Division F: PHOTOGRAPHY FAF-01 FAF-02 Black & White FAF-03 Black & White FAF-04 Color FAF-05 Color FAF-06 Color FAF-07 FAF-08 FAF-09 FAF-10 Division FALP: LIVESTOCK PHOTOS FALP-01 Cattle FALP-02 Poultry FALP-03 Division G: SCULPTURE FAG-01 Any type of sculpture Division H: OTHER MEDIA FAH-01 Any type of media not listed Division I: CELL PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY FAI-01 FAI-02 FAI-03 ADULT NEEDLEWORK ADULT NEEDLEWORK DEPARTMENT ALL CREATIVE ARTS GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLY TO THE ADULT NEEDLEWORK DEPARTMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: All garment entries should be on a hanger. ADULT NEEDLEWORK DEPT. PREMIUMS Unless otherwise noted, the premiums in each Adult Needlework division will be as follows: 1st Prize $15; 2nd Prize $10; 3rd Prize $8 NEEDLEWORK DEPARTMENT Division A: CLOTHING NEA-01 Children s NEA-02 Dresses NEA-03 Jackets NEA-04 Any type of clothing ~ 3 ~ Division B: CROCHETING NEB-01 Afghan NEB-02 Baby Items NEB-03 Fashion Accessories NEB-04 Decorative Items NEB-05 Garments NEB-06 NEB-07

Division C: HAND EMBROIDERY NEC-01 Surface Embroidery NEC-02 Division D: HEIRLOOM SEWING NED-01 Any type of heirloom sewing Division E: KNITTING Special Requirements: All items must be hand knit, except for NEE-10. NEE-01 Baby Items NEE-02 Fashion Accessories NEE-03 Garments NEE-04 NEE-05 Shawl/Shawlette/Poncho NEE-06 Division F: LACE Special Requirements: May be entered as yardage, trim on garment or lines, or finished accessory (collar, doily, etc.) NEF-01 Bobbin NEF-02 Knitting NEF-03 Division G: MACHINE EMBROIDERY Special Requirements: Items must be fully finished. NEG-01 Home Decor NEG-02 Wearable NEG-03 Division H: QUILTING Special Requirements: A 4 hanging sleeve must be attached to back of all quilts (except miniatures) no more than 90 from bottom edge. Entry must be the work of one person, except for NEH-05. NEH-01 Accessories (pillows, tote bags, etc.) NEH-02 Appliqué NEH-03 Pieced NEH-04 NEH-05 Miniature (L x W = 30 or less; replica of full sized quilt) NEH-06 Wall hangings Any technique NEH-07 Division I: RUGS Special Requirements: Wool or Cloth only. No latch-hook rugs. NEI-01 Any type of rug Division J: SEWING NEJ-01 Any type of sewing item Division K: SMOCKING NEK-01 Any type of smocking item Division L: TATTING NEL-01 Any type of tatting Division M: WEAVING NEM-01 Any type of weaving item YOUTH CREATIVE ARTS YOUTH CRAFT & HOBBY DEPARTMENT ALL CREATIVE ARTS GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLY TO YOUTH CRAFT & HOBBY DEPARTMENT. PREMIUMS Unless otherwise noted, the premiums in each Youth Craft & Hobby division will be as follows: 1st Prize $10; 2nd Prize $8; 3rd Prize $5 Division YCH: YOUTH CRAFT & HOBBIES YCH-01 Beading YCH-02 Collections (Must consist of 6 20 items, mounted or displayed attractively.) YCH-03 Decorative Painting YCH-04 Dioramas YCH-05 Flower Arranging YCH-06 Kits YCH-07 Metals YCH-08 Paper Crafts YCH-09 Popsicle Sticks YCH-10 YCH-11 YCH-12 YCH-13 YCH-14 Polymer Clay Scrapbooking Woodworking Recycled Products LEGO Build Contest Information is available on our website under the LEGO Extravaganza and Block Party. Be sure to check all the activities and contests that will be held on site!! YOUTH NEEDLEWORK DEPARTMENT ALL CREATIVE ARTS GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLY TO YOUTH NEEDLEWORK DEPARTMENT. PREMIUMS Unless otherwise noted, the premiums in each Youth Needlework division will be as follows: 1st Prize $10; 2nd Prize $8; 3rd Prize $5 Division YNE: YOUTH NEEDLEWORK Special Requirements: Garment entries should be on a hanger. YNE-01 Clothing YNE-02 Crocheting YNE-03 YNE-04 YNE-05 YNE-06 Knitting Machine Embroidery (Items must be fully finished.) Sewing (except clothing) ~ 4 ~

YOUTH FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT ALL CREATIVE ARTS GENERAL RULES APPLY TO YOUTH FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT. Each high school that has at least ten students participate will receive a premium of $100 to be used for art supplies. Entries must be from the Youth Fine Arts Department Categories. Teachers interested in submitting student entries as a class or school project needs to contact Debbie Zielonka, 407-295-3247 or debbie@centralfloridafair.com for specific instructions and information. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. The same exhibitor may enter TWO items in each numbered class. An entry may complete in ONLY one class. 2. Division YG, YH, YI Painting entries must be framed or mounted and ready to be hung. No string or yarn will be allowed for hanging. No glass is allowed. 3. In the following listed categories, all entries must be 5 x7 or 8 x10 size ONLY and must be matted. No frames or glass will be accepted in these categories: Division YJ, YK, YL Photography; Division YLPA, YLPB, YLPC Photos; 4. Edited shall be defined as any digital or hand alterations to the original photo or negative, including but not limited to cropping, red eye elimination, contrast or brightness adjustment, or other enhancements. Enlargements shall not be considered edited pictures. PREMIUMS Unless otherwise noted, the premiums in each Youth Fine Arts will be as follows: High School - 1st Prize $15; 2nd Prize $10; 3rd Prize $8 Middle School or Elementary - 1st Prize $10; 2nd Prize $8; 3rd Prize $5 YOUTH FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT Division YA: CERAMICS/POTTERY HIGH SCHOOL YA-01 Ceramic Sculptures YA-02 YA-03 Wheel Thrown Pottery YA-04 Specify Medium Division YB: CERAMICS/POTTERY MIDDLE SCHOOL YB-01 Ceramic Sculptures YB-02 YB-03 Wheel Thrown Pottery YB-04 Specify Medium Division YC: CERAMICS/POTTERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YC-01 Ceramic Sculptures YC-02 YC-03 Wheel Thrown Pottery YC-04 Specify Medium Division YD: DRAWING HIGH SCHOOL YD-01 YD-02 Color YD-03 Conte YD-04 Graphic Arts YD-05 YD-06 YD-07 YD-08 YD-09 Division YE: DRAWING MIDDLE SCHOOL YE-01 YE-02 Color YE-03 Conte YE-04 Graphic Arts YE-05 YE-06 YE-07 YE-08 YE-09 Division YF: DRAWING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YF-01 YF-02 Color YF-03 Conte YF-04 Graphic Arts YF-05 YF-06 YF-07 YF-08 YF-09 ~ 5 ~ Division YG: PAINTING HIGH SCHOOL YG-01 YG-02 Gouache YG-03 YG-04 YG-05 YG-06 YG-07 Division YH: PAINTING MIDDLE SCHOOL YH-01 YH-02 Gouache YH-03 YH-04 YH-05 YH-06 YH-07 Division YI: PAINTING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YI-01 YI-02 Gouache YI-03 YI-04 YI-05 YI-06 YI-07 Division YJ: PHOTOGRAPHY HIGH SCHOOL YJ-01 YJ-02 Black & White YJ-03 Black & White YJ-04 Color YJ-05 Color YJ-06 Color YJ-07 YJ-08 YJ-09 YJ-10 Division YK: PHOTOGRAPHY MIDDLE SCHOOL YK-01 YK-02 Black & White YK-03 Black & White YK-04 Color YK-05 Color YK-06 Color YK-07 YK-08 YK-09 YK-10

Division YL: PHOTOGRAPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YL-01 YL-02 Black & White YL-03 Black & White YL-04 Color YL-05 Color YL-06 Color YL-07 YL-08 YL-09 YL-10 Division YM: OTHER MEDIA HIGH SCHOOL YM-01 Collage YM-02 Computer Generated Arts YM-03 Division YN: OTHER MEDIA MIDDLE SCHOOL YN-01 Collage YN-02 Computer Generated Arts YN-03 Division YO: OTHER MEDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YO-01 Collage YO-02 Computer Generated Arts YO-03 Division YP: CALLIGRAPHY YP-01 Youth Calligraphy Division YQ: PORCELAIN PAINTING YQ-01 Youth Porcelain Painting Division YLPA: LIVESTOCK PHOTOS HIGH SCHOOL YLPA-01 Cattle YLPA-02 Goats YLPA-03 Horses YLPA-04 Poultry YLPA-05 Rabbits/Cavies (Guinea Pigs) YLPA-06 Sheep YLPA-07 Swine Division YLPB: LIVESTOCK PHOTOS MIDDLE SCHOOL YLPB-01 Cattle YLPB-02 Goats YLPB-03 Horses YLPB-04 Poultry YLPB-05 Rabbits/Cavies (Guinea Pigs) YLPB-06 Sheep YLPB-07 Swine Division YLPC: LIVESTOCK PHOTOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YLPC-01 Cattle YLPC-02 Goats YLPC-03 Horses YLPC-04 Poultry YLPC-05 Rabbits/Cavies (Guinea Pigs) YLPC-06 Sheep YLPC-07 Swine Division YR: CELL PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY HIGH SCHOOL YR-01 YR-02 YR-03 Division YS: CELL PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY MIDDLE SCHOOL YS-01 YS-02 YS-03 Division YR: CELL PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YT-01 YT-02 YT-03 Division CSE: HIGH SCHOOL CLAY SCULPTURE EXHIBIT This exhibit is open to all high school students. All other rules and regulations of the Fine Arts Department apply to this exhibit, except that each student may enter up to three pieces in each class. Each high school that has at least ten students participate in the exhibit will receive a premium of $100 to be used for art supplies for students at that school. The entry form description of each piece submitted must include the size of the piece. Entry Code # CSE-01 CSE-02 CSE-03 Description Functional Non Functional Sculpture Awards 1st Place $50 2nd Place $40 3rd Place $25 Honorable Mention $20 ~ 6 ~