Open Class - Division 200 - Fine Arts
General Entry Rules & Regulations
1. All exhibits must be the bona fide property and/or creation of the exhibitor. All Horticulture and Agriculture exhibits must have been grown by the exhibitor, unless specifically stated otherwise.
2. The Fair Board reserves the right to decline any entry not of show quality. The Fair Board also reserves the right to cancel any event, contest or judging without notice at any time prior to the actual holding thereof without liability except for the return of any entry fee.
3. The decision of the judges shall be final in all cases. Exhibits are judged by the numerical system, i.e., 1st, 2nd, 3rd. The judge has the privilege of not giving a 1st place award if it is felt the top exhibit does not warrant it.
4. No exhibitor shall attempt to interfere with the judging in any manner. Any such attempt will result in the forfeiture of any and all awards.
5. Entries must be made in strict compliance with the classes designated in the premium list. The Superintendent of the section will have the discretion to add or delete any class during the conduct of the Fair.
6. Entry tags and sheets will be provided.
7. Premium Awards will be presented to the exhibitor as soon as possible after the closing of the Fair.
8. Fair officials endeavor to protect exhibits but will not be held responsible for loss or damage. The Fair does not carry insurance on exhibits. Valuable exhibits should be insured by the exhibitor.
9. Entries are open to any resident of Maryland or the District of Columbia unless specified otherwise.
Entries will be received at the following time: Tuesday, September 6th, Noon-700PM
Judging will take place Wednesday, September 7th.
Retrieve ALL exhibits Sunday, September 11, 600PM-700PM (NOTE TIMES FOR PICKING UP YOUR EXHIBITS)
Additional information may be obtained by contacting:
Prince George's County Fair - 301-442-7393
Or Lora Tanner (301) 464-5763
1. Entries are limited to original or decorative paintings and drawings produced by an amateur* Southern Maryland or District of Columbia artist in the past year.
*An amateur is anyone who does not obtain the major part of their income from the sale of their art.
2. No numbered or copied work will be accepted.
3. All work must be framed and wired for hanging.
The judges reserve the right to not award a first place.
Section 201: Painting/Drawing - Adult (19 years and over)
| Class | Section 201: Painting/Drawing - Adult (19 years and over) | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20101 | Acrylic, waterscape | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 20102 | Acrylic, still life | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 20103 | Acrylic, other | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 20104 | Batik | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 20105 | Black & white (any medium) | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 20106 | Casein, pastels, crayon pas | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 20107 | Charcoal pastels | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 20108 | Oil, landscape | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 20109 | Oil, other | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 20110 | Oil, still life | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 20111 | Original computer-generated artwork | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 20112 | Pencil | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 20113 | Pen and ink | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 20114 | Scratch board | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 20115 | Watercolor, waterscape | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 20116 | Watercolor, still life | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 20117 | Watercolor, other | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 20118 | Other original art | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| Patriotic | ||||
| 20121 | Black and white (any medium) | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 20122 | Oil or acrylic | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 20123 | Pencil | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 20124 | Watercolor | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 20125 | Other original art | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
Section 202: Painting/Drawing - Teens (13 years to 18 years)
| Class | Section 202: Painting/Drawing - Teens (13 years to 18 years) | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20201 | Batik | $5.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 |
| 20202 | Black and white (any medium) | $5.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 |
| 20203 | Casein, pastels, crayon pas | $5.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 |
| 20204 | Charcoal pastels | $5.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 |
| 20205 | Oil or acrylic | $5.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 |
| 20206 | Pencil | $5.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 |
| 20207 | Pen and ink | $5.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 |
| 20208 | Scratch board | $5.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 |
| 20209 | Watercolor | $5.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 |
| 20210 | Other original art | $5.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 |
| Patriotic | ||||
| 20221 | Black and white (any medium) | $5.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 |
| 20222 | Oil or acrylic | $5.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 |
| 20223 | Watercolor | $5.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 |
| 20224 | Other original art | $5.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 |
| 20225 | Pencil | $5.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 |
Section 203: Painting/Drawing - Children (up to 12 years)
| Class | Section 203: Painting/Drawing - Children (up to 12 years) | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20301 | Batik | $4.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 |
| 20302 | Black and white (any medium) | $4.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 |
| 20303 | Casein, pastels, crayon pas | $4.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 |
| 20304 | Charcoal pastels | $4.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 |
| 20305 | Oil or acrylic | $4.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 |
| 20306 | Pencil | $4.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 |
| 20307 | Pen and ink | $4.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 |
| 20308 | Scratch board | $4.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 |
| 20309 | Watercolor | $4.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 |
| 20310 | Other original art | $4.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 |
| Patriotic | ||||
| 20321 | Black and white (any medium) | $4.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 |
| 20322 | Oil or acrylic | $4.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 |
| 20323 | Watercolor | $4.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 |
| 20324 | Other original art | $4.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 |
| 20325 | Pencil | $4.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 |
Section 211: Decorative Painting
| Class | Section 211: Decorative Painting | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21101 | China painting, dishes | $4.00 | $3.25 | $2.50 |
| 21102 | China painting, other | $4.00 | $3.25 | $2.50 |
| 21103 | Etching | $5.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 |
| 21104 | Painting on glass | $5.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 |
Section 221: Other Decorative Painting
| Class | Section 221: Other Decorative Painting | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22101 | Birdhouse/bird feeder | $4.00 | $3.25 | $2.50 |
| 22102 | Decorative painting, wood or other | $5.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 |
| 22103 | Patriotic theme | $4.00 | $3.25 | $2.50 |
| 22104 | Stenciling, any item | $5.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 |
| 22105 | Other decorative painting | $4.00 | $3.25 | $2.50 |