YOUR GUIDE TO ENTER
2015 OC Fair Competitions
FINE ARTS
Amateur & Professional Sculpture, Ceramics, Painting and Graphics
Adult and Professional Divisions Open to California Residents
Young Adult Divisions Open to Orange County Students and Residents
Dates to Remember...
2014 First Place, Professional Acrylic Painting,
George’s One 17, Michael Ward
Monday, June 1
Last Day to Enter Fine Arts
Friday, June 12
Notification of First Round Judging Entry Status
Saturday, June 27
8 am - 7 pm - Delivery of First Round Judging Accepted Entries
Thursday, July 23
8 pm - Judges’ Night - Visual Arts Gallery
Tuesday, August 18 7 am - 6 pm - Entry Pickup
Contact...
Barbara Thompson
office (714) 708-1718 voicemail/phone (714) 708-1624
[email protected]
The Fine Art Competition is a juried exhibition. Not all entries will be accepted.
Entries will be judged using an online photo submission system. A jury will determine if the artwork meets the
basic requirements to participate in this competition. If your entry qualifies for the next round of judging you
will deliver your entry on the date and time above. Please note - refunds will not be issued for “Not Accepted”
entries.
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FINE ARTS - CONTENTS
Do I Qualify?
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How to Enter
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Rules We Need You to Read
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Need Help?
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How Is My Entry Judged?
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Who Are the Judges?
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What If My Entry Is Accepted?
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How to Deliver Your Entry to the Fair
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How to Pick Up Your Entry from the Fair
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What If I Get an Award?
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Awards
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Division 500 Amateur Sculpture/Non-Ceramic
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Division 501 Amateur Painting
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Division 502 Amateur Graphics
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Division 503 Amateur Ceramics
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Division 510 Professional Sculpture/Non Ceramic
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Division 511 Professional Painting
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Division 512 Professional Graphics
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Division 513 Professional Ceramics
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How to Prepare for the Young Adult Fine Arts Show
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Division 313 Young Adult Fine Arts Ages 13-15
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Division 314 Young Adult Fine Arts Ages 16-18
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OC Fair Guidelines
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FINE ARTS
Who May Enter
• Adult Divisions are open to California residents, ages 19 or older.
• Young Adult Divisions (ages 13-18) are open to youth who live or attend school in Orange County, CA.
• Amateur vs. Professional
Amateur
An artist, who creates art as a hobby or pastime, is a student of the arts, does not regularly present
work for sale or is not actively promoting their work for sale. A PERSON WHOSE ARTWORK HAS
EARNED A BEST OF SHOW AWARD IN THIS CATEGORY IN PRIOR YEARS MAY NOT ENTER
THE AMATEUR DIVISION. Voluntary advancement to the next level is allowed.
Professional
An artist who is actively and regularly employed as an artist, or is engaged in the promotion of their
work for sale or commission as indicated by business cards, brochures, portfolios and other
marketing items, or is represented in galleries or art shows or in publication.
HOW TO ENTER...
Really Important Entry Date
Online Entry Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2015
Enter Online
Entries
Must be made under the name of the individual who created it. Do not use business or fictitious names. Team
entries are not allowed. Please enter using the exhibitor’s name as it will appear on the display tag.
Entry Confirmations
You will receive e-mail notification and confirmation immediately when entry fee is received. If you do not receive a
confirmation e-mail please check your Spam/Junk folder. If not in the Spam/Junk folder then contact us immediately.
Entry Limit
• Adults: No limit on number of entries.
• Young Adults: 3 entries.
• Entries for either age group are limited to space available.
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Review the Fine Art Category Guidelines.
Enter profile and entry information online at ocfair.fairmanager.com. Last year’s account is no longer active.
Pay $10 processing fee per adult entry, $3 per young adult entry.
Upload a photo, 5 MB or less in JPEG format, of each of your entries for the First Round Judging. Finished work
only, work in progress will not be accepted. For upload instructions please go to the link below.
ocfair.com/competitions/docs/2015/15_ImagePreparation.pdf
• Refunds will not be issued for failure-to-upload entries.
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OC Fair Visual Arts
DO I QUALIFY?
FINE ARTS
We Need You to Read...
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Fine Art is defined as paintings, sculpture, graphics and ceramics that demonstrate a high level of
creativity, artistic technique and craftsmanship.
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Read Competition Guidelines. Changes are made each year. Review the Fine Arts Rules/Guidelines
below and the OC Fair Guidelines at the end of this guide. Non-compliance will disqualify your entry.
3.
Exhibitors are solely responsible for reading the competition guidelines and rules, and entering their
items in the correct Divisions/Classes. Incorrect entries may result in disqualification and may not be
exhibited. If you need assistance determining the Division and/or Class, please contact the Exhibits Office at
(714) 708-1624 or [email protected]. Someone should contact you within 48 hours. Personal assistance is also
available during Help Days, see “Need Help” on the bottom of this page for dates and times.
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No refunds will be issued for items incorrectly entered by the exhibitor.
All state and local rules apply.
Entries must be made personally by the exhibitor. Original work only. No kits, direct copies of original
artworks, classroom assignments or group work will be accepted.
7. Artwork that is accepted for exhibition cannot differ from the uploaded image or it becomes ineligible..
8. Artwork must be original and completed within the last two years.
9. Artwork exhibited at any prior OC Fair is not eligible for entry and will not be accepted.
10. No changes of any kind are allowed after online entry deadline. Incorrect entries will be disqualified.
11. Final acceptance of the entry will be left to the discretion of the Program Coordinator.
12. Due to the family-oriented theme of the OC Fair, no exhibit dealing with drug use, obscenity, defamatory
NEED HELP?
Need assistance with the online entry?
Online: Click on link below for an online tutorial.
ocfair.com/competitions/docs/2015/online_tutorial.pdf
Phone: During office hours at (714) 708-1718
E-mail: Daily at [email protected]
In-Person - Help Days:
May 28-May 29 (Thursday-Friday), 11 am-6 pm
OC Fair Administration Building
Park in Lot F located inside Gate 4 off Arlington Drive near Fairview
Road. Click on link below to view a map.
ocfair.com/competitions/docs/2015/Help_Days_map.pdf
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statements, violence or gang activity, satanic or cult theme, or other offensive or objectionable content will
be accepted. This at the discretion of the OC Fair staff.
OC Fair Visual Arts
RULES
FINE ARTS
First Round Judging
Friday, June 12, 2015, 6 pm - First round judging notification of entry acceptance/non-acceptance for
delivery. Fine Arts is a juried exhibition. Not all entries are accepted. Fine Art entries will be judged first from
uploaded images viewed online to determine if the submitted entry meets the requirements for participation in
this competition and the subjective standards for exhibition set by the judges. All entries will be juried into the
show by recognized authorities in the art world. Jury selection is final. The judges’ decisions are final and cannot
be protested. You will be notified by email no later than 6 pm on Friday, June 12 with the results of the first round
judging. Please check your Spam/Junk folders. Results may also be viewed at ocfair.com/results. Artists whose
entries are judged to meet the show standards will deliver their work on entry delivery day on Saturday, June 27,
8 am to 7 pm.
Acceptance for Exhibition
First Round Judging Acceptance does not guarantee acceptance for exhibition. The delivered Fine Arts
entry may still be judged out for not complying with the competition rules and guidelines concerning size, weight,
framing or image quality. However, all submitted entries will be displayed on a rotating basis on a video monitor
during the 2015 OC Fair.
Confirmation Judging
After delivery of accepted First Round Judging entries, all entries will then be judged for compliance with framing
and other rules, size/weight limits, and quality of the entry. Judges may, at their discretion, jury out works that do
not meet their subjective artistic standards. If your delivered entry is judged out, you will receive notification by
phone or email to pick up your entry at the Visual Arts Gallery. Claim check or photo ID is required for pickup.
Artwork not picked up will be stored and cannot be released to you until August 18.
Young Adult Entries
Adult Division Judging
Exhibits are placed using the American Judging System where exhibits are ranked one against another. Awards
will be made if, in the opinion of the jury, the items entered have sufficient merit. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place and Honorable
Mention may be awarded in each class if judges so determine. 1st Place winners will compete for Division
Winner. Division Winners will compete for Best of Show.
Young Adult Divisions Judging
Entries are placed using the Danish Judging System where each entry is judged on how well it meets a standard
rather than how it compares to other entries. Entries are judged as Blue Award (Superior), Red Award (Very
Good) or White Award (Average). There may be more than one Blue, Red or White Award per class. Only entries
receiving Blue and Red Awards will be accepted for exhibition. All Blue Awards will then compete, using the
American Judging System, for cash awards. Division Winners will compete for Best of Show.
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Parents please note: Not all entries will be accepted. Due to the high number of entries and limited display
space, we cannot accept all the work submitted. Please understand that this competition is highly competitive.
Only entries receiving Blue and Red Awards (see Judging and Awards) will be accepted for exhibition. Entries
receiving White Awards will not be exhibited and will be displayed on a large format digital monitor in the Visual
Arts Gallery during the 2015 OC Fair.
OC Fair Visual Arts
HOW IS MY ENTRY
JUDGED?
FINE ARTS
Awards
The judges will select award winners from accepted entries that were confirmed after delivery.
Purchase Awards
The OC Fair may purchase artwork from the 2015 Visual Arts Exhibit. These purchases will be displayed in the
OC Fair’s Permanent Collection. Prices marked on the entries will be considered the sale price for the Purchase
Award.
Judging Results
Results can be viewed online at ocfair.com/results around the third week of Fair or in-person at the OC Fair
Visual Arts Gallery during public hours of the OC Fair.
Young Adult Evaluation Forms
Young Adult evaluation forms will be emailed along with First Round judging notification on June 12. White Award
ribbons for non-accepted entries will be mailed.
Reassignment of Entry Division/Class
Judges and/or the Program Coordinator have the option of reassigning an entry to a more appropriate division or
class. However, it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to enter their work in the appropriate class. Failure to do so
may result in disqualification. Classes or divisions may be combined to create an adequate judging pool.
Disqualified Entries
If an entry is disqualified after judging is complete, the judge will not change the status of awards given for other
entries.
Judges
Fine Art is a juried competition. Qualified judges will be selected by the Program Coordinator to judge all exhibits.
The jurors are professionally trained in Fine Art as educators, professional artists, gallery and museum
professionals, etc. The decision of the jurors is final.
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WHO ARE THE JUDGES?
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HOW IS MY ENTRY
JUDGED? cont…
Fine Arts
Really Important Delivery Date
Saturday, June 27, 8 am-7 pm
Presentation & Display of Artwork
Click link ocfair.com/compe66ons/docs/2015/15_FramingandPresenta6onFinal.pdf for more information on
framing.
• Labeling: Exhibits must be securely labeled on the back of each entry with a printout of the acceptance
notification identification label.
• Framing Required: All 2-D entries must be framed with the exception of gallery-wrapped canvases. All wall-hung
work must be wired for hanging.
• Framing Choice: Framing choice is one criteria considered by judges in the award judging process. Black frames
with white mats are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for graphic works. Simple framing is required for this competition.
• Size Limits for Fine Arts Entries: Minimum size: 8 inches x 10 inches / Maximum size: 36 inches x 60 inches
(Not equal area in square inches, not equal in length plus width.) Size is image plus mat. Size limit does NOT
include the outside dimensions of the frame. Due to space limitations, size limits are strictly enforced. If your
image is square, it must be between 10 inches square up to 36 inches square. If one side of your image is larger
than 60 inches and/or the other is larger than 36 inches your entry will be disqualified. If one side is smaller than
10 inches and/or the other side is smaller than 8 inches or any side is less than 10 inches for square images, your
entry will be disqualified.
• Weight Limit: 40 pounds is the limit for all wall-hung artwork. Large heavy sculptural work should be cleared with
the Program Coordinator before entering online.
• Hardware for Hanging: All hanging works must have a taut, HEAVY picture wire attached securely with screw
eyes or other permanent hardware for hanging. Sawtooth hangers or spring clip frames are not acceptable.
• Diptychs and triptychs are not allowed unless framed together in one frame within stated size restrictions.
• No Giclee prints of original artworks are allowed except in Division 502 Class 04 and Division 512 Class 04.
• Any entry not meeting framing requirements will be not be accepted.
Pricing and Sale of Entries
• Pricing: Entries may be marked NFS (Not For Sale), POR (Price On Request), or For Sale by indicating the
selling price $____. Consider printing and framing costs and your time when pricing.
• Prospective Buyers: No sale or acceptance of fees for artwork items will be made by the OC Fair. Prospective
buyers may fill out an “Interested in Purchasing Exhibited Art” form that will be forwarded to the artist at the close
of the OC Fair.
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• Frames Containing Glass: Framing with plastic or Plexiglas is preferred. Artists framing their entry with glass
assume responsibility for damage to their own artwork and the artwork of others should the glass break. OC Fair
staff uses extreme care in handling artwork but assumes no responsibility for damage.
OC Fair Visual Arts
WHAT IF MY ENTRY IS ACCEPTED?
How to prepare for the show...
FINE ARTS
Free OC Fair Admission
Exhibitors will receive one 2015 OC Fair admission ticket, at time of entry delivery. One
ticket per exhibitor, not one per entry. If an exhibitor receives and admission ticket for
an accepted entry, the exhibitor is not eligible to receive another ticket for any nonaccepted entries.
If none of your entries were accepted for exhibition, one free admission ticket will be
available for pickup at the Guest Relations Booth located outside the Main (Blue) Gate
entrance, when the Fair is open. Please bring a photo ID.
HOW TO DELIVER
Your Entry to the Fair...
Really Important Delivery Date
Saturday, June 27, 8 am-7 pm
Where to Deliver Entries
OC Promenade between Home Arts and Visual Arts Galleries. Email alerts will be sent prior to delivery date
with information on which vehicle gate to use. Click on the link for a map of the property.
ocfair.com/competitions/docs/2015/Fine_and_home_map.pdf
Claim Checks
HOW TO PICK UP
Your Entry After the Fair...
Really Important Pickup Date
Tuesday, August 18, 7 am - 6 pm
• Claim Check or photo ID is required for pickup. If you are unable to pick up your items, please arrange for
someone to pick them up for you. Unclaimed items and ribbons become the property of the OC Fair and will be
discarded.
• THE OC FAIR & EVENT CENTER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR EXHIBITS LEFT AFTER THIS DATE.
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Will be provided when exhibits are delivered.
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TICKETS, YEA!
All accepted entries will be displayed in the Visual Arts Gallery with any awards received. Results will be posted online
around the third week of the OC Fair at ocfair.com/results. Please do not call or email for competition results. If your
entry receives a First Place award in adult division or a Best of Class in Young Adult division, you will be invited to attend
the Awards Ceremony.
THE CHECK’S
IN THE MAIL
Award Checks
Will be made payable to the exhibitor whose name is indicated
on the entry form and mailed within 30 days after the close of the
OC Fair.
Awards
Adult
Award ribbons may be picked up on Entry Pickup
Day on Tuesday, August 18, 7 am-6 pm.
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Young Adult
Best of Show - $75
Division Winner - $35
Best of Class - $25
Juror’s Choice - $25
Blue, Red or White - Ribbon
*The Theme Award is chosen from all the
accepted entries and is awarded at the
discretion of the Program Coordinator.
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RIBBONS,
YEA!
Best of Show - $400
Division Winner - $200
*Theme Award - $100
1st Place - $100
2nd Place - $75
3rd Place - $50
Honorable Mention - Rosette
Juror’s Choice - $25
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FINE ARTS
WHAT
IF
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GET
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AWARD?
Judging Results
AMATEUR FINE ARTS
• In this division up to 3 photos of your entry may be
uploaded: One of the entire entry and the others of
detailed views.
Class 01:
Sculpture - Use of a single medium such
as stone, metal, paper, wood, etc.
Class 02:
Mixed Media/Assemblage/Recycled use of two or more materials or use of
found objects or materials that would
otherwise be thrown away.
Division 501
Amateur Painting
Class 01:
Oils
Class 02:
Acrylics
Class 03:
Watercolors
Class 04:
Pastels
Class 05:
Plein Air Painting, any medium - Plein Air is a
French expression which means “in the open
air” and is particularly used to describe the act
of painting outdoors.
Division 502
Amateur Graphics
Drawing and Illustration - Hand-drawn,
pencil, ink, etc. without the use of a
computer. Original work only, no prints or
Giclees.
Class 02:
Mixed Media/Collage - Use of two or more
mediums or added materials.
Class 03:
Printmaking - Traditional forms such as
linocut, woodcut, etching, aquatint,
serigraph, etc.
Class 04:
Computer Images - Images created
with the use of computer programs such
as Photoshop, Illustrator, Paint, etc.
and drawn on the computer or with use of
scanned and/or imported images that
are then manipulated to create an
original artwork. For works originating
with photographs, see Division 526
Class 02 in the Photography
Competition Guidebook.
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Division 503
Amateur Ceramics
• For this competition, Ceramics is defined as works
made of clay and fired in a kiln.
• In this division up to 3 photos of your entry may be
uploaded: One of the entire entry and the others of
detailed views. Class 01:
Hand-Built Ceramics – Sculpture or
vessels using primarily hand-building
techniques.
Class 02:
Wheel thrown – Sculpture or vessels
made primarily with the use of a potter’s
wheel.
Class 03:
Mixed Media – Ceramic work with
mixed media elements.
2014 First Place, Amateur Computer Graphics,
Ocean Reef Lion, Dan Frate
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Class 01:
2014 Purchase Award
Place That Vase Right Here, Oil on Canvas,
Josie Weber
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Division 500
Amateur Sculpture/Non-Ceramic
PROFESSIONAL FINE ARTS
Class 01:
Oils
Class 02:
Acrylics
Class 03:
Watercolors
Class 04:
Pastels
Class 05:
Plein Air Painting, any medium - Plein Air
is a French expression which means “in the
open air” and is particularly used to
describe the act of painting outdoors.
2014 First place, Professional Plein Air Painting
Fall Glory, Oil on Canvas, Cindy Greene
Division 510
Professional Sculpture/NonCeramic
• In this division up to 3 photos of your entry may
be uploaded: one of the entire entry and the
others of detailed views.
Sculpture - Use of a single medium
such as stone, metal, paper, wood,
etc.
Class 02:
Mixed Media/Assemblage/Recycled
Use of two or more materials or use of
found objects or materials that would
otherwise be thrown away.
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Class 01:
2014 Theme Award
Summer Starts Here,, Watercolor, Patti Yunker,
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Division 511
Professional Painting
PROFESSIONAL FINE ARTS
• For this competition, Ceramics is defined as works
made of clay and fired in a kiln.
• In this division up to 3 photos of your entry may be
uploaded: One of the entire entry and the others of
detailed views. 2014 Purchase Award
Blue Koi, Watercolor, R. Mike Nichols
Class 01:
Hand-Built Ceramics – Sculpture or
vessels using primarily hand-building
techniques.
Class 02:
Wheel Thrown – Sculpture or vessels
made primarily with the use of a potter’s
wheel.
Class 03:
Mixed Media – Ceramic work with
mixed media elements.
Division 512
Professional Graphics
Drawing and Illustration - Handdrawn, pencil, ink, etc. without the use
of a computer. Original work only, no
prints or Giclees.
Class 02:
Mixed Media/Collage - Use of two or
more mediums or added materials.
Class 03:
Printmaking - Traditional forms such as
linocut, woodcut, etching, aquatint,
serigraph, etc.
Class 04:
Computer Images - Images created
with the use of computer programs such
as Photoshop, Illustrator, Paint, etc.
and drawn on the computer or with use
of scanned and/or imported images that
are then manipulated to create an
original artwork. For works originating
primarily with photographs, see Division
526 Class 02 in the Photography
Competition Guidebook.
Winner, Dan McGrath Memorial Winner,
Excellence in Ceramic Art, Teapot, Nora Chen
2014 First Place, Professional Computer Images,
Low Tide, Vincent Mattina
Do you enjoy sharing your talent
with others?
Sign up to demonstrate your artistry at the OC
Fair in the Visual Arts Gallery.
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Class 01:
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Division 513
Professional Ceramics
YOUNG ADULT FINE ARTS
for the Young Adult Fine Arts
Show…
• Open to youth ages 13-18 who live or attend school in
Orange County, CA
• Entry limit - 3
• Processing Fee: $3 per entry
• Parents/Guardians: Young Adult Fine Art Competition is a
juried exhibition. Not all entries will be accepted. Due to
the high number of entries and limited space we cannot
accept all of the work submitted. Please understand that
this competition is highly competitive. Only entries
receiving Blue and Red Awards (see Judging and
Awards) will be accepted for exhibition. Entries receiving
White Awards will not be exhibited and will be displayed
on a video screen during the 2015 OC Fair.
Best of Class, Age 13-15, Young Adult Painting,
Ollie, Kellie Williams
Note: Juniors (ages 9-12) See Painting and Drawing in the
Explorium: Destination Kid’s Competition Guide.
Choose from among the divisions and classes listed
below.
Division 313 - Young Adult Fine Arts Ages 13-15
Division 314 - Young Adult Fine Arts Ages 16-18
Class 02: Painting – Oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels.
Class 03: Computer Images – Images created with the use of computer programs
such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Paint, etc. drawn on the computer or with
use of scanned and/or imported images that are then manipulated to
create an original artwork. For works originating with photographs, see
Division 311 or 312, Class 04 in the Young Adult Photography
Competition Guide.
Laguna College of Art + Design (LCAD) awards scholarship classes in
Portfolio Development for 5 Young Adult Exhibitors in Fine Arts. The
class, designed for high school students, is a valuable experience for
young adults preparing to apply to college art programs and a career in
the visual arts.
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LCAD Award Winner
Jissa, Oil on Canvas
Connie Chang
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Class 01: Drawing – Hand-drawn pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, without use of a
computer.
OC Fair Visual Arts
HOW TO PREPARE
OC FAIR GUIDELINES
ONLINE ENTRY
Dates to Remember
• Please check the individual Competition Guides for entry deadlines, as well as dates and times for entry
delivery and pickup. Dates and times are absolute. Late entries will not be accepted.
Who May Enter
Enter Online
• Enter online at ocfair.fairmanager.com. Incorrect or incomplete information on online entry may disqualify
the exhibit or cause delay in issuing awards.
• Online submission of data requires that you understand that the decision of the judge is final. You agree to
abide by all rules and regulations contained in the OC Fair Competition Guides and understand that such
rules and regulations are incorporated with and become a part of this agreement. You hereby release the
OC Fair and the State of California from all liability of every kind and character on account of loss,
damages or injury to property, which may occur on the fairgrounds. Processing Fees
• Most divisions require processing fees (check individual Competition Guides.) Fees are payable online
with a credit card. No refunds will be issued.
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• Some divisions are open only to Orange County residents and some limit the number of entries and age of
entrants. Check individual Competition Guides for who may enter each competition.
• Youth must enter the divisions and classes specified for their age group. The exhibitor’s age as of July 17,
2015, determines their age group.
• Youth may not enter in the Adult divisions. Open Youth who turn age 19 by July 17, 2015, are considered
adults. 4-H youth members in good standing may be age 19 as outlined by the 4-H Cooperative Extension
Office. 4-H members who are age 19 may choose to enter as either a 4-H Young Adult or Adult - they may
not enter both. This rule applies for all OC Fair 4-H Competitions.
OC FAIR GUIDELINES
ENTRIES AND EXHIBITS
Acceptable Entries
• No entries or works with copyright or licensing infringement will be accepted. If there is any reproduction
of a registered trademark item or work of another artist, the OC Fair reserves the right to disqualify the
entry.
• The OC Fair is a family-oriented event. Any entry deemed inappropriate for family viewing will be disqualified prior to judging.
• Articles which are objectionable, stained, soiled, broken, or not ready for hanging will not be accepted for
judging and will not be displayed. You will be notified for pickup.
• OC Fair reserves the right to refuse, accept conditionally or to cancel any entry, disqualify exhibitors,
prohibit exhibition of entries or to cancel awards, without claim for damages.
• OC Fair will not be liable for entries made in error and will not re-open judging to accommodate such
entries.
• No items entered in a previous year’s OC Fair competition will be accepted.
Exhibit Sales
• Sale of an exhibit or any part of an exhibit for delivery during the OC Fair will not be permitted.
Entry Limit
• The Exhibit Supervisor and/or Program Coordinator have the right to limit entries to facilities available.
• Entry forms will be dated as received and entry forms received first will have priority. All entries will be
accepted unless the exhibitor is otherwise notified.
Protection of Exhibits
• All cases will be locked and will not be opened while the public is in the building. Exhibits will not be
allowed to leave the OC Fair & Event Center grounds unless the Program Coordinator has approved a
release slip. Reasonable precaution will be taken in protection of exhibits. The exhibitor must arrange for
insurance if desired.
• OC Fair will not be responsible for accidents or loss that may occur to any of the exhibitors or exhibits at
the show and the exhibitors shall hold the management harmless and indemnify it against any legal
proceedings arising from such accident or loss. Presentation of entry form shall be deemed acceptance
of this rule.
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Repeat Entries
OC FAIR GUIDELINES
JUDGING AND AWARDS
Judges and Judging Procedures
• For judging purposes, the OC Fair reserves the right to combine classes or divisions to create an adequate
judging pool where numbers are insufficient to ensure adequate competition.
• Qualified judge(s) will be selected by the Program Coordinator to judge all exhibits.
• Judges have the authority to disqualify or transfer to the correct class any exhibit that does not meet the
requirement of the division or class in which it is entered.
• Adult Divisions are placed using the American Judging System (ranking exhibits one against another). 1st,
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Premiums
• Signed judging sheets will be used as evidence for payment of premiums. Ribbons and tags will not be
accepted.
• Checks for awards will be made payable to the exhibitor whose name is indicated on the entry form and
distributed within 30 days after the close of the OC Fair.
Ribbons
• To encourage high standards, the judge shall award 1st ,2nd , 3rd Place in each class according to merit; if
without merit, the judge shall make no award under any circumstances. Ribbons and special awards must
be picked-up by exhibitors at the close of the OC Fair unless otherwise noted
Claiming Awards and Exhibits
• Exhibits and/or awards left after the official release date are not the responsibility of the OC Fair and will be
discarded without exception. If you are unable to pick up your items, please arrange for someone to pick
them up for you. Claim check or photo ID is required for pickup. No additional phone calls or email
notifications will be made.
OC Fair and State Guidelines
• All OC Fair and State Guidelines apply to all divisions. State Rules are online at ocfair.com/competitions.
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2nd, 3rd Place and Honorable Mention may be awarded in each class if judges so determine.
Young Adults and Junior Divisions are placed using the Danish Judging System where each entry is judged
on how well it meets a standard rather than how it compares to other entries. Entries are judged Blue
(superior), Red (very good) or White (average) Award. There may be more than one Blue, Red or White
Award per class. All Blue Awards will compete, using the American Judging System, for cash awards.
The decision of the jurors is final.
If an entry is disqualified after judging is completed, the judge will not change the status of awards given for
other entries.
Judging is NOT open to the public (except Special Contests).
Judging results can be viewed online around the third week of the OC Fair at ocfair.com/results. Please do
not call or email for competition results. Award information will not be given by telephone.