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1 2023 Pahrump Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Section & Lot Categories ART DIVISION (SECTIONS A - C) ENTERING & JUDGING CRITERIA: 1. All artwork must be completely dry, framed (unless gallery wrapped), and ready to hang with a wire hanger (NO saw tooth, cardboard, glued or taped hangers). 2. All photographs must be framed and ready to hang with a wire hanger (NO saw tooth, cardboard, glued or taped hangers). **This is extremely important!! 3. Artwork and photographs must be no smaller than 4” x 6” and no larger than 30” x 30” including frame. 4. Art, photography, graphic arts and computer art will be judged for: Composition and design; Originality; Color/harmony or contrast; Technique and overall presentation. SECTION A: ART Lot 1: Acrylics A. Picturesque (landscape, sunsets, flowers, etc.) B. Portraits (people & animals, etc.) C. Abstract Lot 2: Oils A. Picturesque (landscape, sunsets, flowers, etc.) B. Portraits (people & animals, etc.) C. Abstract Lot 3: Watercolor (transparent or opaque watercolors, gouache; can include ink or pencil) A. Picturesque (landscape, sunsets, flowers, etc.) B. Portraits (people & animals) C. Abstract Lot 4: Mixed media (a combination of multiple media; includes collage) Lot 5: Drawing (pastels, ink, charcoal, pencil, crayons & colored pencils) Lot 6: Digital (computer generated original art) Lot 7: Encaustic Lot 8: Other SECTION B: PHOTOGRAPHY Lot 9: Black & White only Lot 10: General photography A. Picturesque (broad view of a landscape, waterscape, cityscape) B. Sunrise/Sunset C. Botanicals (flowers, plants & trees only) D. Architectural E. Weather F. Night Sky G. Transportation H. Other Lot 11: People, Animals & Sports A. People (candid, action shots, human interest) B. Portrait (planned photo that shows identity of person/persons) C. Wild Animals (can include insects, birds, fish– no humans) D. Domestic Animals (no humans) E. Other Lot 12: Computers & more A. Composite/Computer art B. Special Effects Lot 13: Other (photo not fitting in any other category) ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 SECTION C: CREATIVE WRITING Each entry must be typed, double spaced, with no more than 10 double-sided pages on 8 ½ x 11 sheets of paper with protective covering, and not display the name of the entrant. Lot 14: Poetry Lot 15: Short Story/Essay A. Narrative A. Biographical D. Prose B. Lyric B. Fiction E. Other C. Verse C. Non-Fiction D. Other CRAFT DIVISION (SECTIONS D - Crafts will be judged for: Appearance, Workmanship, Originality, Quality SECTION D: BEADING Lot 16: Beadwork A. Stringing B. Loom work C. Wire wrap D. Square stitch E. Other Lot 17: Seed Beadwork A. Cross weave B. Peyote stitch C. Tubular beading D. Bead Weaving E. Other SECTION E: CLAY ART Lot 18: Earthenware A. Wheel thrown B. Slip cast C. Hand built SECTION F: HANDCRAFTS Lot 23: Glass A. Fused/slump B. Blown C. Stained glass D. Jar art E. Other Lot 24: Hand work A. Leather B. Metal C. Macramé D. Mosaic E. Other Lot 25: Decorative A. Decorative painting (any surface) B. Mixed media (other than artwork) C. Lego creations D. Other Lot 26: Produce A. Eggery B. Gourd Art 1) Carving 2) Pyrography C. Other Lot 27: Potpourri A. Recycle B. Polymer clay C. Models D. Wreaths E. Basket weaving F. Diamond Painting G. Other ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 SECTION G: PAPERCRAFT Lot 28: Scrapbooking A. Scrapbook B. Individual Pages Lot 30: Paper Crafts A. Holiday decorations B. Kits C. Other Lot 29: Card Making A. 3-D B. Embellished C. Other HANDWORK DIVISION (SECTIONS H-J): SECTION H: GEMSTONES & LAPIDARY Lot 31: Gemstones and Lapidary A. Uncut stones/minerals/fossils B. Cut stones, minerals, fossils - loose C. Useful items made with cut stones: Lamps, cardholders, canes, etc. D. Jewelry made with stones 1) Wire-wrapped Silver-smithing Other E. Knapping F. Other SECTION I: WOODWORKING Lot 32: Furniture Lot 33: Carving Lot 34: Intarsia Lot 35: Band saw boxes Lot 36: Scroll saw A. Hand-guided B. Computerized Lot 37: Misc. A. Toys B. Wood burning C. Turning Lot 38: Other SECTION J: DOLLS Lot 39: Dolls A. Porcelain B. Yarn C. Mop D. Cloth E. Other SECTION K: MACHINE SEWING Judging criteria: Quality of workmanship Appearance & originality of design Harmony of colors & materials Workmanship of finishing technique Lot 40: Machine Sewn Clothing A. Suits B. Slacks C. Dresses D. Casual sportswear E. Bridal F. Other Lot 41: Doll Clothes A. Character B. Other Lot 42: Costumes A. Holiday B. Dance C. Other Lot 43: Accessories A. Hats B. Purses/totes C. Scarves D. Other Lot 44: Miscellaneous A. Aprons B. Kitchen accessories C. Pillows D. Household decor E. Other ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 NEEDLEWORK DIVISION (SECTION L) Judging criteria: Individuality of design, Harmony of color & texture, Technique appropriate for design, Workmanship of finishing technique SECTION L: NEEDLECRAFT Lot 45: Hand Embroidery A. Cross Stitch B. Counted Cross Stitch C. Crewel D. Specialty Stitches E. Other Lot 46: Machine Embroidery A. Free Standing Lace B. Other Lot 47: Needlepoint A. Printed canvas B. Bargello C. Petit point D. Other Lot 48: Plastic Canvas A. Seasonal B. Household C. Other SECTION M: QUILTS & ACCESSORIES Judging criteria: Appearance & originality of design, Quality of workmanship, Harmony of color & texture, Technique appropriate for design, Workmanship of finishing technique Notes: If your quilt has directionality, please indicate the top for proper display when hanging. Lot 51: Pieced Quilts – Tied Lot 52: Pieced Quilts – Hand Quilted Lot 53: Pieced Quilts – Machine Quilted (professionally quilted) Lot 54: Pieced Quilts - Machine Quilted (non-professionally quilted) Lot 55: Quilts – Combination Quilt Methods A. Pieced B. Appliqué C. Embroidery D. Crazy Quilt E. Other Lot 49: Weaving/Lacework A. Tatting B. Hairpin lace C. Swedish weaving D. Other Lot 50: Rug Making A. Braided B. Crocheted C. Hooked D. Other Lot 56: Quilted Accessories A. Clothing B. Wall hangings C. Seasonal D. Household E. Other ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 KNITTING & CROCHET DIVISION (SECTION N-O) Knitting and Crochet will be judged for: 1. Appearance & originality of design 2. Quality of workmanship 3. Harmony of color & texture 4. Workmanship of finishing technique SECTION N: KNITTING SECTION O: CROCHET Lot 57: Hand Knitting – Clothing Lot 61: Clothing A. Sweaters A. Sweaters B. Shell/vest B. Shells/vests C. Hats & scarves C. Hats & Scarves D. Baby clothing D. Baby clothing E. Doll clothing E. Doll clothing F. Bags & Purses F. Bags & Purses G. Other G. Other Lot 58: Hand Knitted – Other Lot 62: Crochet - Other A. Afghan/bedspread A. Standard afghan B. Household item B. Baby afghan C. Seasonal C. Bedspread D. Other D. Seasonal item E. Household items Lot 59: Machine Knitting - Clothing F. Toys & Animals G. Other Lot 60: Machine Knitting - Other