DEPARTMENT 301
ART DEPARTMENT

ENTRY Forms Must Be Returned By August 3, 2011
For Information Call: Fair Office
Phone Gray, (423) 477-3211

* ATTENTION *
Entries in the Art Department must be made on SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. ONE DAY ONLY!
ENTRY REMOVAL Tuesday, August 28, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Adhere to this time only.

ENTRY MUST BE MADE by filling out entry form (in center of catalog) and returning it to the Appalachian Fair, P.O. Box 8218, Gray, TN 37615 by Aug. 3rd. If possible, for 20 or more items, entry tags can be picked up in advance for your convenience in tagging items before bringing to the fairgrounds on entry day. Please place entry tag in upper right hand corner of the article.

FRAMED ART WORK

1.All framed items MUST be WIRED and ready for hanging or they will not be displayed or judged.
2. Maximum size for art work will be 48” in any direction.
3.All framed items MUST be WIRED to the FRAME not the Cardboard backing and Must accept the weight of the item on a pegboard hook. (Any picture showing signs of falling will be removed from display and placed in safe storage.)
4.Sawtooth hangers and paper-hook stick-ons ARE NOT acceptable for use with pegboard hooks.

MATTED ART WORK

1. Matted pieces may use EYELET stick-ons (available in art supply stores) which will accept the size and weight of the matted piece.
2. Use sturdy tape on backs which will withstand heat and humidity of hot weather.

SPECIAL RULES

1. Those engaged in any line of work as a profession or business, or as teachers of the same, are considered professional, and are not eligible to exhibit for competition.
2. All entries must be original and must be entered in the name of the persons who actually did the work. No painting by numbers.
3. Exhibitors may enter only one article in any lot. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to properly select the lot for entry of any article. Articles entered previously are not eligible. For information call 477-3211.
4. CLASSES A-F OPEN TO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH ADULT.
5. Awards will be made on quality of workman-ship and originality of design. All premium money will be paid from the awards as marked by the judges and not from ribbons that may be attached to the exhibits. Judges are instructed not to award a premium or premiums unless article or articles are deemed worthy of the placing award.
6. No DECALS allowed in the Porcelain Painting Class.
7. The Fair Association reserves the right to disqualify ALL entries of any person interfering with the judge, clerks, or placing of ribbons.
8. Only articles listed in the premium book will be accepted.
9. Premium checks can be picked up or handed out.
10.Refer to General Rules and Regulations in this book applying to all departments.