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YOUR GUIDE TO ENTER
2015 OC Fair Competitions
FINE WOODWORKING
Furniture, Accessories, Woodturning, Carving/Sculpture
Open to California Residents 19 Years and Older
Dates to Remember...
Monday, June 1
Last Day to Enter Fine Woodworking
Friday, June 12
Notification of First Round Judging Entry Status
Wednesday, July 8
8 am-6 pm - Entry Delivery First Round Judging
Accepted Entries
Thursday, July 23
8 pm - Judges’ Night - Woodworking Gallery
Tuesday, August 18
7 am - 6 pm - Entry Pickup
Contacts...
Barbara Thompson
Office (714) 708-1718
Voicemail/Phone (714) 708-1624
[email protected]
Sarah Breucop
[email protected]
The Fine Woodworking 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 are not be issued for “Not Accepted”
entries.
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FINE WOODWORKING
Thank You to Industry Award Donors
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Do I Qualify?
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How to Enter?
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Need Help?
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Rules We Need You to Read
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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 581 Furniture
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Division 582 Wood Turning
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Division 583 Accessories
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Division 584 Wall Art
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Division 585 Musical Instruments
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Division 586 Wood Carving/Sculpture
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OC Fair Guidelines
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Austin Hardwoods and Hardware
Anderson International Trading
Capistrano Hardwoods
Ganahl Lumber
Laguna Tools
OC Woodworkers Association
Rockler
Sam Maloof Woodworker, Inc.
Woodworker West Magazine
DO I QUALIFY?
Who May Enter
• Open to California residents, ages 19 or older. 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. Tickets are valid any day
the Fair is open.
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.
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TICKETS, YEA!
OC Fair Visual Arts
FINE WOODWORKING
Thanks to Our Industry Award Donors...
FINE WOODWORKING
Really Important Entry Date
Online Entry Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2015
Enter Online
Review the Fine Woodworking Category Guidelines and OC Fair Guidelines.
Enter and upload artwork photos online at ocfair.fairmanager.com. Last year’s account is no longer valid.
Pay $10 processing fee per entry
Finished work only, no work in progress photos will be accepted.
For photo upload instructions click on this link
ocfair.com/competitions/docs/2015/15_ImagePreparation.pdf
• Upload up to 3 photos (5 MB or less in JPEG/JPG format) of each entry, one full view and one or two detail views,
for First Round Judging.
• Refunds will not be issued for failure-to-upload entries.
• Please note: After submitting your entry online you will be prompted to click on “Upload Media” to complete your
entry.
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Entries
• Must be made under the name of the individual who prepared it. Do not use business or fictitious names. There
are no team entries. Please enter using the exhibitors name as it will appear on the display tag.
• NOTE: This is a juried competition. Not all entries will be accepted for exhibition. You will be notified by
email no later than 6 pm on Friday, June 12 on the status of your entry. Preliminary acceptance does not
guarantee acceptance for exhibition. Work previously exhibited at the OC Fair, regardless of title, is ineligible.
Entry Confirmations
Entry Limit
There is no limit to the number of entries per exhibitor for Fine Woodworking.
NEED HELP?
Need 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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You will receive email notification and confirmation immediately when entry fee is received. If you do not see a
confirmation in your email shortly after entry submission, please check your Spam/Junk folder first before contacting
the OC Fair.
OC Fair Visual Arts
HOW TO ENTER...
FINE WOODWORKING
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Fine Woodworking is defined as: Items made primarily of wood that demonstrate a high level of
artistic application and craftsmanship. No CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) machine projects will be
accepted.
Read Competition Guidelines: Changes are made each year. Review the Woodworking Category
Rules/Guidelines and the OC Fair Guidelines at the end of this Competition Guide.
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 [email protected]. Someone should contact you within 48 hours. Personal
assistance is also available during Help Days, see “Need Help” on page 4 for dates and times.
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 direct copies of original
artworks, classroom assignments or group work will be accepted.
Woodworking entries that are accepted for exhibition cannot differ from the uploaded image or it becomes
ineligible.
Artwork must be original and completed within the last two years.
A set is defined as “a collection of articles designed for use together, or combination of things of similar nature,
design, or function.” For instance, a pen and pencil are a set. Stacking tables are a set. Items entered by an
exhibitor as a set will be reviewed by the Program Coordinator for acceptance. For this competition, no more than
three objects may be entered as “a set.”
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Artwork exhibited at any prior OC Fair is not eligible for entry and will not be accepted..
No changes of any kind are allowed after the online entry deadline. Incorrect entries will not be accepted.
Final acceptance of the entry will be left to the discretion of the Program Coordinator.
Due to the family-oriented theme of the OC Fair, no exhibit dealing with drug use, obscenity, defamatory
statements, violence or gang activity, satanic or cult themes, or other offensive or objectionable content will be
accepted. This is at the discretion of the OC Fair staff.
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RULES
FINE WOODWORKING
First Round Judging
Friday, June 12, 2015, 6 pm - First round judging notification of entry acceptance/non-acceptance for delivery.
Fine Woodworking is a juried exhibition. Not all entries are accepted. Woodworking entries will be judged first
from uploaded images viewed online to determine if the submitted entry meets the basic requirements to
participate 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 fine woodworking field. 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 July
8, 2015.
Acceptance for Exhibition
First Round Judging acceptance does not guarantee acceptance for exhibition. The delivered Fine
Woodworking entry may still be judged out for not complying with the competition rules and guidelines
concerning size, weight, or framing issues, or quality/artistic issues.
Confirmation Judging
After delivery of accepted First Round Judging entries, all entries will then be judged for compliance with framing
and other rules, size/weights 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.
Judging and Awards
Industry Awards: Awards of merchandise, gift certificates or cash are contributed by businesses in the
woodworking industry. These awards are chosen by representatives of the donating business and are the
obligation of the contributing business. All entries accepted for exhibition are eligible for an Industry Award.
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.
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Entries are placed using the American Judging System where exhibits are ranked one against another. 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.
OC Fair Visual Arts
HOW IS MY ENTRY
JUDGED?
FINE WOODWORKING
Judging Results
Can be viewed online at ocfair.com/results around the third week of Fair or in-person at the OC Fair Woodworking
Gallery during public hours of the OC Fair.
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.
WHO ARE THE JUDGES?
Judges
Qualified judges will be selected by the Program Coordinator to judge all exhibits. The jurors are professionally
trained, recognized authorities in the woodworking arts, such as curators and museum professionals, art
directors, professional artists, college and university educators, etc. The decision of the jurors is final.
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2014 First Place, Wood Carving /Sculpture-Animals
Brown Trout, Charles Strodel
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HOW IS MY ENTRY
JUDGED? continued…
FINE WOODWORKING
How to Prepare for the Show...
Really Important Delivery Date
Wednesday, July 8, 8 am-6 pm
Size and Weight Restriction
All items submitted must not occupy floor space greater than 4-foot x 6-foot and be taller than 8 feet. All entries
must fit through a 42-inches-wide by 6-foot-6-inches tall doorway. Beds must use short rails. Oversized items
must be pre-approved by the Program Coordinator. Wall-hung weight limit is 40 pounds.
Hardware for Hanging Wall-Hung Work
All hanging works must have a taut HEAVY picture wire attached securely with screw eyes or other permanent
hardware for hanging. Sawtooth hangers are not acceptable.
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 $____.
• Prospective Buyers: No sale or acceptance of fees for woodworking 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. The OC Fair does not take a commission on artwork sold as a result of
exhibition in the Visual Arts Competition.
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2014 First Place, Open Form Turnings
Ross Gilroy, Cherry Bowl
Industry Award, Anderson International Trading
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WHAT IF MY ENTRY IS
ACCEPTED?
FINE WOODWORKING
Your Entry to the Fair...
Really Important Delivery Date
Wednesday, July 8, 8 am - 6 pm
Where to Deliver Entries
Crafts & Woodworking Gallery located in the Anaheim Building on the Main Mall entrance side. Late
deliveries will not be accepted. Email alerts will be sent prior to delivery date with information on which gate
to use.
Click this link for a delivery map. ocfair.com/competitions/docs/2015/woodworking_map.pdf
Claim Checks
Will be provided when exhibits are delivered.
HOW TO
PICK UP
Really Important Pickup Date
Tuesday, August 18, 7 am - 6 pm
• Claim Check or photo ID 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.
2014 Division Winner, Furniture
& Ganahl Lumber Industry Award,
Oak Tree Chest, David Blackburn
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Your Entry after
the Fair...
OC Fair Visual Arts
HOW TO DELIVER
FINE WOODWORKING
Judging Results
Accepted entries will be displayed in the Woodworking 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.
Judges Night for Visual Arts
Thursday July 23, 2015
8 pm - Judges’ Night - Woodworking Gallery
RIBBONS,
YEA!
Award ribbons may be picked up on Entry Pickup
Day on Tuesday, August 18, 7 am - 6 pm.
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.
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Awards
Best of Show - $400
Division Winner - $200
1st Place - $100
2nd Place - $75
3rd Place - $50
Juror’s Choice - $25
Honorable Mention - Rosette
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THE CHECK’S
IN THE MAIL
OC Fair Visual Arts
WHAT IF I GET AN AWARD?
FINE WOODWORKING
Class 01:
Chest and Cabinets - Floor or wall
mounted
Class 02:
Art/Studio/One-of-a-Kind - Any original,
unique piece of furniture designed and
crafted by the artist
Class 03:
Children's Furniture - High chairs, cribs,
youth beds, chest of drawers, child-size
table and chairs, etc.
Class 04:
Large Tables and Desks - Dining,
conference, game tables, desks
Class 05:
Small/Occasional Tables - Lamp tables,
side tables, night stands, sofa tables, etc.
Class 06:
Seating Furniture - Chairs, benches,
stools, foot rests, etc.
Class 07:
Other - Canoes, boats, etc.
Division 582
Wood Turning
Class 01:
Open Form Turnings
Class 02:
Closed Form Turnings
Class 03:
Segmented/Polychromatic
Class 04:
Mixed Media/Embellished Turnings (e.g.,
pens)
Class 01:
Boxes - Entries with drawers, lids,
compartments for storage
Class 02:
Clocks - Any clock, wall, floor or table
model
Class 03:
Children's Toys and Accessories - For
children’s furniture see Division 581 Class
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Models - Scale or life-size models, not for
use by children
Class 05:
Lamps and Mirrors - Floor, wall, or table
top
Class 06:
Music Stands and Hall Trees
• Hardware for Hanging: All hanging works must have
a taut, heavy picture wire attached securely with screw
eye hooks or other permanent hardware for hanging.
Saw-tooth hangers are not acceptable.
Click on the link below for more information:
ocfair.com/compe22ons/docs/
2015/15_FramingandPresenta2onFinal.pdf Class 01:
Fretwork
Class 02:
Segmented/Polychromatic
Class 03:
Veneer/Marquetry/Parquetry
Class 04: Intarsia
• Must be an original design. No kits allowed.
• For kits, see Hand Crafts & Hobbies Competition
Guide Division 411, Class 03.
Division 585
Musical Instruments
Class 01:
Stringed Instruments - Guitar, ukulele,
violin, cello, double bass, etc.
Class 02:
Other - Drums, flutes, etc.
Division 592
Wood Carving/Sculpture
Class 01:
Figurative/Representational/Abstract People, whimsical, etc.
Class 02:
Animals
Class 03:
Utilitarian - Canes, spoons and other carved
functional items
2014 Best of Show,
Sea Blossom,
Frank Andrews
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Division 583
Accessories
Division 584
Wall Art
OC Fair Visual Arts
Division 581
Furniture
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.