09 - PROFESSIONAL ARTS - 2016
ENTRY DEADLINE IS AUGUST 15LOCATION: OZ GALLERY
SUPERINTENDENT: Sue Franko, Hutchinson, KS (Please email if you have any questions)
PROFESSIONAL ARTS OFFICE: Sept. 5 - 19 (620) 669-3894
PROFESSIONAL ARTS DEPARTMENT SCHEDULE – OZ GALLERY
Aug. 15 Entry Deadline - paperwork or online entry (Must be postmarked by Aug 15 if mailed) Aug. 16 – 25 Entries still accepted with a $5.00 late fee per itemAfter Aug. 25 Entries still accepted with a $25.00 late fee per item
Sept. 5 Receiving Entries 9:00 am – 5:00 pm & Pick-up of advanced ordered tickets. Sept. 6 Receiving Entries 9:00 am – 8:00 pm & Pick-up of advanced ordered tickets. Sept. 7 Receiving Entries 9:00 am – 12:00 noon. & Pick-up of advanced ordered tickets.
**Nothing will be accepted after the stated receiving hours Sept. 8 Judging
Sept. 9 Seminar for Artists of paintings, drawings & hand pulled prints; 10:00 am -
Plein Aire Registrations 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm (walk-ins) Painting on grounds til 9:00 pm Sept. 10 Plein Aire Registrations 7:00 am - 10:00 am (walk-ins) Painting on grounds til 3:00 pm Sept. 18 Entries are released as of 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm **No early releases
Sept. 19 Entries picked up between 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
After Sept. 19 Must contact KSF Admin Office to make arrangements 620-669-3621 or 620-669-3623
KANSAS STATE FAIR OFFERS...$2,785.00 SPONSORS OFFER ...$1,125.00
SPONSORS
Douglas Photographic Imaging Wichita, KS
Family of Barbara Peirce Hutchinson, KS
Friends of Barbara Peirce Hutchinson, KS
Family of Mace John Hutchinson, KS
Family of Pat Potucek Hutchinson, KS
Hutchinson Art Center Hutchinson, KS
The Hutchinson News Hutchinson, KS
Salt City Photography Club Hutchinson, KS
Dr. Jerry & Ruth Ann Spitzer Hutchinson, KS
Westphal Jewelers Hutchinson, KS
All entries are subject to the Kansas State Fair General Rules in addition to any
department, division or class rules listed.
1. Professionals are those who are teachers of art or who make a practice of selling their work. 2. Only Kansas artists at least 18 years of age are eligible.
3. Any work produced in the last (2) two years will be accepted. It must be original in composition and rendering. Observe copyright laws. The individual submitting the work must be the artist.
4. Articles done in a workshop or class are not eligible.
5. The department reserves the right to reject such entries which it feels do not meet required standards. 6. Our primary audience consists of family and youth. We reserve the right to reject any work of art that
may be considered objectionable by that audience. 7. Limit of (2) two entries per exhibitor.
8. If entries are mailed or shipped, they must be received prior to September 1st.
9. Shipped Items – Need to arrive before September 1 - Shipping charges on all exhibits must be
prepaid. Packages should be addressed to: Kansas State Fair, Competitive Exhibits Department, 2000 N. Poplar, Hutchinson, KS 67502. ATTN: Professional Arts Department. SUFFICIENT POSTAGE, PREPAID LABEL, MONEY ORDER, CHECK OR CASH TO COVER COST OF INSURANCE AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR RETURN SHIPPING SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE ENTRY FORM. When mailing contains multiple entries, please attach (by pin) exhibitor's name for proper identification.
10. Receipt of your entry implies agreement to the conditions outlined in the Kansas State Fair rules and exhibitors guide & online premium books.
Division 100 - ANY MEDIUM: PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND HAND PULLED PRINTS
1. $25 fee per entry will be charged for participation in the competition and paid online with registration or a check/money order payable to the Kansas State Fair and mailed with your entry form by August 15. 2. The judge is qualified to judge only two-dimensional works of traditional media. No fiber arts,
three-dimensional work, digital art, or reproduction prints will be accepted. Diptychs and triptychs will not be eligible unless framed within one frame that meets size requirements.
3. With the exception of works which are specifically intended to be shown un-stretched or unframed, the
Premiums Awarded Class 1st
01 Kansas State Fair Grand Award 500.00
01 Kansas State Fair Award of Excellence 400.00
01 Hutchinson Art Center Special Award 200.00
01 Barbara Peirce Memorial Award - Awarded in her memory as Pro Arts Superintendent 1979 - 1993
200.00 01 Mace John Memorial Award - A Kansas Artist and teacher - Awarded in his memory 200.00
01 Stuart Awbrey Memorial Award 100.00
01 Pat Potucek Memorial Award - Awarded in her memory and devotion to the arts. 100.00
Award of Merit (6 awards available) 50.00 ea.
Division 200 - Professional Photography
1. $10 fee per entry will be charged for participation in the competition and paid online with registration or check/money order payable to the Kansas State Fair and mailed with your entry form by August 15th. 2. Photography should be 4" x 6" or larger, not to exceed 16" x 20", including mat, no frames. Please
have mats no larger than 2". Total thickness of entry not to exceed 1/4 inch, wrapped on wood frames will not be accepted. No mixed media allowed. Protective plastic covers will be removed for display. 3. A Photo-journalism print is a print that tells a story that could be used in a newspaper or magazine
article. A World in Motion Pictorial print is any print that shows action or movement.
4. If photographer's name appears on the photograph, please cover the name for judging purposes.
Premiums Awarded Class 1st 2nd
01 Figure or Portrait; human or animal; black and white 30.00 25.00
02 Figure or Portrait; human or animal; color 30.00 25.00
03 Nature Print 30.00 25.00
04 Photo-Journalism Print; black and white 30.00 25.00
05 Photo-Journalism Print; color 30.00 25.00
06 Pictorial Print; black and white 30.00 25.00
07 Pictorial Print; color 30.00 25.00
08 Pictorial Print; World in Motion; color 30.00 25.00
09 Unclassified / Abstract / Special Effects; color 30.00 25.00 10 Unclassified / Abstract / Special Effects; black and white 30.00 25.00
Best of Show (Also a Sponsor Gift Certificate-Douglas Photographic Imaging) - Photography Classes
Division 300 - Professional Sculptures
1. $10 fee per entry will be charged for participation in the competition and paid online with registration or check/money order payable to the Kansas State Fair and mailed along with your entry form by August 15.
2. The bottoms of all pieces must be finished. Felt bottoms will be accepted but will be removed for judging. Stoppers, lids, etc must be taped on prior to entry.
3. No loose pieces or plants will be accepted.
4. Any item that has to be displayed standing or hanging will only be accepted with suitable equipment for display.
5. Exhibitor is responsible for unloading and placing large exhibits.
Premiums Awarded Class 1st 2nd
01 Bronze 30.00 25.00
02 Clay - free form hand/molded 30.00 25.00
03 Jewelry 65.00 35.00
04 Mixed Medium 30.00 25.00
05 Other Metals 30.00 25.00
06 Unclassified Miscellaneous (Bone, Glass, Resin, Stone) 30.00 25.00
07 Wood 30.00 25.00
Best of Show 55.00 & Rosette
Best of Show Runner Up 35.00 & Rosette
Kansas Wheat Photography Contest
(no entry fees required & must be entered through the Fine Arts Dept.)
The Kansas Wheat Photo Contest is for photographs featuring all phases of the wheat industry. These color photographs will be used to promote Kansas as America's No. 1 wheat state. All Kansans - amateur and professional photographers - are invited to capture the story of Kansas wheat. All entries become property of the Kansas Wheat Commission, but the commission does not purchase exclusive rights.
1. Contestants are limited to two entries but can only win one placing.
2. Any subject featuring wheat may be entered: seeding, storage, wheat fields, harvest, custom crews, grain trade, milling, wheat products, baking and more. Photos of wheat during winter and spring time would be helpful.
3. Please print as glossy or matte prints. 8” x 10” prints when matted are 11” x 14”. A panoramic print 5” x 15” matted can be no larger than 10” x 20”. No frames allowed.
4. Digital photographs are required. Please save the digital image to a jump drive or CD which is to be
included with your entry. Please label the entry with your name, hometown and e-mail address, if
available.
5. Photographs must be taken by the person making the entry, but the contestant need not have processed the film or photographic print. No "signed" prints may be entered. The photographs may have been taken at any time, entered in other contests and/or previously published.
6. Published photographs will be credited. Any Kansas resident is eligible to enter except employees and board members of the Kansas Wheat Commission or Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and their families
Judging is based on the advertisement of Kansas Wheat Premiums Awarded
Kansas Wheat Photographs 150.00 100.00 75.00 50.00 35.00
Division 400 - Plein Aire Art Contest - Friday, Sept. 9 and Saturday, Sept. 10 ENTRY DEADLINE IS AUGUST 25
Premiums Awarded
Class 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
01 Plein Aire Contest 250.00 200.00 150.00 100.00
Who: Kansas Residents, Adults age 18 and over, Pre-registration is recommended.
Limit: Two entries per exhibitor. $10 entry fee (per entry) will be charged for participation in the competition
and paid online with registration or check/money order payable to the Kansas State Fair and mailed with your entry form by August 25.
Entries: Entries will be taken at the OZ Gallery, Professional Art Dept. on Monday, Sept. 5, 9:00 am - 6:00
pm, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm, & Wednesday, Sept. 7, 9:00 am - noon. Walk-ins are welcome Friday Sept. 9, noon - 3:00 pm and Saturday, Sept.10, 7:00 am - 10:00 am. No gate ticket available to walk-ins. Observe copyright laws. The individual submitting the work must be the artist.
Gate Tickets: One entry ticket will be available in your name at the Guest Services Booth (located
across from Gate 1 on Poplar Street). Prior to the Fair this ticket can be picked up at the OZ Gallery, Professional Art Dept. on Monday, Sept. 5, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm, or Wednesday, Sept. 7, 9:00 am - noon.
Where: Check-in, Friday, Sept. 9, noon - 3:00 pm (at the Oz Gallery Professional Arts Dept.) and Saturday,
Sept.10, 7:00 am - 10:00 am. The artist's canvas, paper, board, etc. must be stamped by the Professional Art staff prior to beginning work. A liability waiver will be signed upon entry.
What: Bring your own art supplies; be ready to work on location, within the Fairgrounds. Size limited to 36"
x 36". Artwork must be affixed to a firm board (Foam core or Art Board) for display on easel. No matting or framing of art is allowed. Photograph will be taken of artist at work on location.
Judging: Artwork to be completed and taken to the Professional Art Exhibit Area of the OZ Gallery for
judging. Entries must be received by 9:00 pm, Friday Sept. 9 and Saturday, Sept.10, by 3:00 pm. Awards presentation is at 6:00 pm on Saturday. Exhibitor can only win and be paid for one placing.
Entry Release Terms: Artwork will be on display for the remainder of the Fair. Entries will be released starting at 6:00 pm till 9:00 pm, Sunday, Sept. 18, and Monday, Sept. 19, from 9:00 am till noon. Receipt of your entry implies agreement to the conditions outlined in the Kansas State Fair rules and exhibitors guide & online premium books.
The Grand Prize entry will become the property of The Kansas State Fair. It will be auctioned at the fundraiser, Boots and Bling, for the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation.
Our primary audience consists of family and youth. We reserve the right to reject any work that may be considered objectionable by that audience.
