High School Fine Arts

9th – 12th Grade or 14-18 years old (non-graduates)

• Supervisors
• Prizes
• Entry Fee
• Special Rules & Guidelines
• Divisions
• Enter Your Work

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ENTRY RECEIVING DAY

Thursday, February 6
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

JUDGING DATE

Saturday, February 8
10:00 a.m.

PICK UP DATE

Tuesday, March 4
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

1. All general, local, and state rules apply to this department.
2. Open to all Riverside County Junior Organizations, School Classes, and Youth Groups: FFA, FHA, 4-H, etc.; Independent Jr. Exhibitor – Ages 5 - 18 (not graduated from 12th grade).
3. Each entry in these divisions shall have been made or produced by the exhibitor.
4. All entries must remain in place for the duration of the Fair. No early pick-up.
5. Fair reserves the right to display or mount entries as it deems appropriate, which may entail the use of nails, screws, staples, or other devices.
6. No teachers/students may be present during judging.
7. Judges reserve the right to accept, reject, or re-classify any exhibit if such an action is, in its judgment, in the best interest of the Riverside County Fairgrounds. The decision of the judges is final.
8. All possible care will be taken with entries; however, the Fair Management, Jr. Exhibits Supervisor, or workers will assume no responsibility for loss or damage of any kind.
9. The Riverside Country Fairgrounds will not be liable for any exhibits not picked up on dates and times specified for pick-up. All artwork not picked up by Tuesday, March 4 will be donated to local charities.

1. Exhibits must be labeled accurately with student’s name, age, grade level, school/group, and teacher’s name attached to the back or bottom of entry before dropping off.
2. Exhibits must have been completed during the current 12-month period preceding the Fair. Entry must be original work of art. No copies will be allowed.
3. Judges reserve the right to jury all work in accordance with high standards and quality. Middle School Fine Art entry content must be within the standards of Jr. Exhibits; acceptable for viewers of ALL ages. Viewable art content decisions will be at the discretion of Fair Management. No themes depicting sex, drugs, violence, blood, skulls, death and/or political statements will be accepted.
4. Exhibitors may enter two (2) entries per medium and maximum of two (2) classes. Teachers may enter a maximum of five (5) items per medium (i.e., pencil, chalk, and crayon). Maximum entries exceeding this number will not be accepted. Instructors are advised not to enter SIMILIAR items.
5. *Denotes smearable artwork and must be covered with acetate or laminated.
6. Two Dimensional Entries: Two-dimensional works such as drawing, photography, etc., must be mounted on mount board. Paintings, drawings, photography, etc.: smallest dimension 8 inch either direction; largest dimension 36 inch either direction, including matte. Box-type canvas will be accepted with no staples showing. Sides should be painted. Paintings in frames will not be accepted. Art work any larger; mounted on cork board or cardboard; displayed in wood, glass or plastic frames will NOT be accepted.
7. Three Dimensional Entries: Sculptures, ceramics, etc.: 8 inch smallest dimension & 24 inch in longest dimension & weigh no more than 25 pounds. Must be made of permanent material.
8. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING

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High School Art

Class

1. Pencil *
2. Colored Pencil *
3. Charcoal Pencil *
4. Acrylic
5. Watercolor
6. Tempera
7. Pastel-Chalk *
8. Oil Pastel *
9. Pen and Ink
10. Oil
11. Collage
12. Mixed Media – 2 mediums
13. Watercolor & Ink
14. Air Brush
15. Printmaking
16. Felt Tip
17. Sculpture (non-ceramic)
18. Scratch Art

High School SCHOOL Photography

Class

1. Black and White
2. Hand Tent
3. Computer Generated
4. Computer Enhanced
5. Color Print
6. Sepia
7. Acetate

HIGH SCHOOL Ceramics

Class

1. Wheel Thrown
2. Hand Built
3. Sculpture
4. 3 Dimensional Tiles
5. Lidded Containers

HIGH SCHOOL Digital Art

Class

1. Computer Generated
2. Computer Enhanced

Carefully review this guide as it contains all of the applicable information regarding the exact rules and deadlines for this specific category, ensuring you are entering the correct classes in advance. When you submit your entry online you are agreeing that you understand the rules and regulations.

SHOWORKS

All entries must be made online through ShoWorks. If you plan to make changes to your entries or need to leave ShoWorks at any time - SAVE YOUR CART before exiting out. Once you select PAY NOW your entry will be submitted and you will not be able to make changes to your cart online. Those needing assistance with online entries can visit the Main Office Saturday, January 11, 2025 to Wednesday, January 25, 2025. The Main Office is located in the Shalimar building at Gate 4 on Arabia Street.

PAYMENT

Online credit card payments are the only method to enter your exhibit and are due upon entry. Cash or check payments will not be accepted.

LAST DAY TO ENTER

SUNDAY, January 19 by 11:30 p.m.