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2021 Competition Guide

2021 OC Fair hand crafts, fiber arts, Jewelry ARTS

2021 IMPORTANT DATES to rememberOC Fair theme is “Time for Fun!” - OC Fair runs July 16- August 15, 2021

Entry Deadline ............................Friday, May 28, by 6 p.m.

Entry Notification ..........................................Thursday, June 10, by 6 p.m..Entry Delivery ..............................Fri/Sat, June 25-26, Noon - 6 p.m.

Entry Pickup ..................................Tuesday, August 17, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

CONTACTChristine Gunst, Home Arts Program CoordinatorOffice (714) 708-1553, (714) 708-1623 (after June 19) cgunst@ocfair.com88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T SIntroduction ............................................................................................................... 1

Rules ...............................................................................................................................2

Eligibility / Entry Limit ......................................................................................3

Photographing your work for Entry .........................................................3

Juried Show / Pricing & Sale of Entries ...............................................4

How to Enter / Help with Entering ..........................................................5

Entry Delivery / Entry Pickup ......................................................................6

Judging .........................................................................................................................7

Awards ..........................................................................................................................8

How to Prepare .......................................................................................................9

Adult Divisions ....................................................................................................10-14

Youth Divisions .......................................................................................................15

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i n t r o d u c t i o n

Dear Exhibitors,

We are excited to welcome all our exhibitors and guests back for the 2021 OC Fair as it is definitely “Time For Fun”! We all have faced many challenges this past year due to COVID-19. Because of the ongoing concern with public health, we have had to make adjustments to our competitive programs, exhibits, and layouts with enhanced health and safety measures in mind. Please note that these modifications are not permanent and we look forward to planning future fairs with our full line of competitions and exhibits. We thank you all for your understanding and continued support as we navigate through these times together!

Changes you will see in the Home Arts & Collections Gallery include:

• The Fiber Arts, Hand Craft & Hobbies and Jewelry Arts Competition Guides have been combined into a single guide.

• Many divisions and classes have been temporarily combined or are on temporary hiatus; we plan to revisit next year.

• The absence of Home Arts demonstrators, our Craft Table and our in-person Awards Presentation.

• The Fine Arts Woodworking show has moved to the Visual Arts Gallery.• Collections and Table Settings shows have moved to the Home Arts Gallery.

We look forward to seeing you again and celebrating summer at the OC Fair!

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R U L E S1. Local and State Rules govern this competition.

2. Exhibitors are responsible for reading the Competition Guidelines and must abide by them.

3. If you need assistance determining the Division and/or Class, please contact the Exhibits Office at (714) 708-1553 or email cgunst@ocfair.com. Inquiries will be responded to within 72 business hours.

4. Causes for disqualification• Non-compliance to the Competition and OC Fair Guidelines.• Entries over the maximum amount allowed will not be accepted. • Entry cannot differ from the uploaded image.• Articles showing signs of wear or use may be disqualified.• Entries must follow the rules of the Division and Class.• Items previously entered in the OC Fair will be disqualified.

Exception: 2020 Virtual Fair entries will not be disqualified.• Disqualified entries may not be displayed and must be picked up when notified.

5. Entry fees are non-refundable There will be no refunds for any reason. By entering the competition you are confirming that you accept the no-refund policy.

6. Adult Home Arts is a juried competition. Not all entries will be accepted. All youth entries are accepted if rules are followed.

7. All entries must have been completed within the last three years. Items will not be accepted if made before 2018

8. Display and location of entry is at the discretion of the Program Coordinator. No entry will be accepted where an exhibitor describes conditions under which they will exhibit or how the entry must be displayed.

9. Exhibitors are responsible for entering their items in the correct Division and Class.

10. Work must be finished; no incomplete or work in progress will be accepted.

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 work 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.

13. Although reasonable efforts will be undertaken to safeguard exhibitors’ property against loss, damage or theft, neither the State of California nor the OC Fair & Event Center will be responsible for any loss, damage or theft of exhibitors’ property brought on the premises during the period of the OC Fair. Every precaution will be taken in the handling and exhibiting of entries.

14. Exhibits must be picked up on Entry Pickup Day; failure to do so may result in the items being discarded.

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E L I G I B I L I T YAdult Divisions: Open to Southern California residents, ages 18 and older.

Youth Divisions: Open to youth ages 9-17 (by July 16, 2021) who live, attend school, or are club mem-bers in Orange County, California.

E N T R Y L I M I TSets or ensembles may be entered as one entry.

Adults: Five (5) entries per exhibitor in all classes combined

Youth: Three (3) entries per exhibitor

The total number of accepted entries is limited to space available.

p h o t o g r a p h i n g y o u r w o r k f o r e n t r yDigital photo submission of your entry is required.

See tutorial photographing your work for entry athttps://ocfair.com/oc-fair/competitions-contests/image-preparation Items covered in the tutorial: composition, proper lighting, shadows and glares, avoid blurriness, image distortion, image retouching

Image Format• jpg or .jpeg. All other formats will not upload.• RGB file CMYK will not upload properly (using standard Adobe RGB 98 or sRGB color space)• Be sure that the image is rotated to be in an upright position and orientation• Maximum file size: 7 MB (megabytes).

If your total image file size is greater than 7 MB, you will need to use a photo editing program to resize the photo image.

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J u r i e d s h o w ( a d u lt d i v i s i o n s o n ly )In an effort to ensure entries meet the basic requirements to participate and are entered in the most correct or appropriate categories, entries will be prejuried. Entries will be judged first from uploaded images viewed online to determine if the submitted entry meets the requirements and the subjective standards for exhibition set by the judges. Decisions are final and cannot be protested.

Reassignment of Entry Division or ClassJudges and/or the Program Coordinator have the option of reassigning an entry to a more appropriate Division or Class or combine Divisions or Classes to create an adequate judging pool. Nonetheless, it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to enter their work in the appropriate Class. Failure to enter the appropriate Class may result in disqualification.

Acceptance for ExhibitionYou will be notified by email with the results of the First Round Judging. Please check your Spam/Junk folder. Results can also be viewed online at ocfair.com/results. Only accepted items to be delivered on the Entry Delivery Day. First Round Judging acceptance does not guarantee acceptance for exhibition. The delivered entries may still be judged out for not complying with the competition rules and guidelines.

P R I C I N G A N D S A L E O F E N T R I E S ( A d u lt s )

PricingEntries may be marked NFS (Not For Sale), POR (Price On Request) or For Sale by indicating the selling price $____. Consider material costs and your time when pricing.

Prospective BuyersNo sale or acceptance of fees for artwork items will be made by the OC Fair. Prospective buyers may fill out an Interested in Purchasing form that will be forwarded to the exhibitor at the close of the OC Fair. The OC Fair does not take a commission on items sold as a result of exhibition in the Home Arts Competition.

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H O W T O E N T E R

Online Entry Deadline: Friday, May 28, 2021, by 6 p.m.

1. Review the Hand Crafts & Hobbies Category Rules and OC Fair Guidelines.2. All Divisions enter and upload photo(s) of your entry online at ocfair.fairmanager.com3. After submitting your entry and paying the processing fee online you will be prompted to click on

“UPLOAD MEDIA”4. Up to three photos per entry (JPG/JPEG, 5MB or less each) may be uploaded: one full view and two for

more detail.5. Last year’s accounts are no longer valid. All exhibitors must create a new account.

For additional assistance see “Help With Entering” below.

Exhibitor Name• Entries must be made under the name of the individual whose exhibit it is.• Enter using the exhibitor’s name as it will appear on the display tag. This also applies to all youth entries.• Do not use business or fictitious names.

Entry Confirmation • An email notification and confirmation will be sent immediately after your online payment is received.• If the email confirmation does not arrive shortly after submitting payment, please check your Spam/

Junk folder before contacting the OC Fair.

Entry Fees• Entry fees are payable online with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Amex). • No refunds will be issued.

Adult Divisions - $5 per entry.Youth Divisions - $3 per entry.

H E L P W I T H E N T E R I N GPhone: During office hours at (714) 708-1553

Email: entries@ocfair.com

For additional help: Entry Tutorial Entry Photo Tutorial

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e n t r y p i c k u pPickup Date: Tuesday, August 17, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

• An email alert will be sent prior to pickup date with detailed information.• Claim check or photo ID is required for pick up. • 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.

Where to Pick Up Entries• Pick up at the building where the entry was displayed.• Enter through Gate 1 (Main Gate) and follow directional signs.

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Delivery Date: Fri. & Sat., June 25-26, noon - 6 p.m.• One participation ribbon will be given to each exhibitor on Entry Delivery Day.• Late deliveries will not be accepted.

Where to Deliver Entries• OC Promenade. Home Arts & Collections Gallery is in the Anaheim Building• Email alerts will be sent prior to delivery date with detailed information. • COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Claim Checks• Will be provided when exhibits are delivered. • Are required to pick up your entry on Entry Pickup Day.• Entries may be claimed by someone other than the exhibitor.

ENTER GATE 8 AND FOLLOW ROUTE . Map will be emailed closer to delivery day

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J u d g i n gQualified judges are selected by the Program Coordinator from local professionals and individuals who are experienced and highly qualified in their fields. Each year the Program Coordinator may choose new judges or judges may judge different Divisions from year to year. The judges’ decisions are final.

Adult DivisionsPlaced using the American Judging System where exhibits are ranked one against another.

• First, Second, Third Place and Honorable Mention may be awarded in each Class if judges so determine. More than one Honorable Mention per Class may be awarded.

• First Place Winners will compete for Division Winner. • Division Winners will compete for Best of Show.

Junior & Young Adult DivisionsPlaced 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 then compete, using the American Judging System, for Division Winner• Those chosen for Division Winner will compete for Best of Show when there are two or more Divisions

represented in the show.

Judging Criteria• Adult: Entries are judged on originality and creativity, workmanship and technique, level of difficulty,

color and design, finishing and appearance.• Youth: Entries are judged on appearance, workmanship, creativity/originality and an overall score.

Judges’ AwardAdditional awards may be made at the discretion of each judge for outstanding entries that exhibit special qualities that the judges feel deserves to be recognized.

Industry AwardsAwarded by a community guild or organization.

Disqualified EntriesIf an entry is disqualified after judging is complete, the judge will not change the status of awards given for other entries.

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A W A R D SIncludes ribbons and/or prize money (premiums)

Adult YouthBest of Shows ............$150ea. Best of Show ............... $75Hand Crafts, Fiber Arts, Jewelry Arts & Quilts Division Winner ......... $35Division Winner .........$50 Judges’ Award ........... RosetteFirst Place .....................$25 Judges’ Award ............Rosette

• Exhibitors will receive awarded ribbons on Entry Pickup Day.• 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 2021 OC Fair.

Judging Results• All accepted entries will be displayed in the Home Arts & Crafts Gallery with any awards received. • Results will be posted online around the second week of the OC Fair at ocfair.com/results. • Please do not call or email for competition results.

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H O W T O P R E P A R ENotice of Acceptance (Adults Only): Include a copy of your Notification of Acceptance that was emailed to you with your entry.

Size, Weight & Other Restrictions:• Items exceeding 36 inches wide and 36 inches deep must be pre-approved by the Program Coordinator. • Entries cannot weigh more than 40 pounds. • No food items.• No live plants.

Framed Items: • Maximum size 36 inches x 36 inches. • Framed items to be hung must be wired and ready to hang. Improperly wired entries will not be hung. • No saw-tooth hangers, masking tape, string, pop-top rings, etc. Framing with plastic or Plexiglas is preferred. • OC Fair staff will use extreme care in handling frames containing glass but assumes no responsibility for

breakage.

Sets or Ensembles: May be entered as one entry. Exhibitor must label each piece in a set: “1 of 2,” “2 of 2,” etc.

Models and Miniatures: All parts of models, miniatures and other items should be secured. Fragile items should be attached to a sturdy base.

Finishing Work: Must be done by the exhibitor except blocking, framing and pillow construction, which may be done by a pro-fessional. Please note on entry form.

For “How to Prepare for the Bed Quilts Show,” go to page 12.

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DIVISION 401

CHRISTMASClass 01: Fiber ArtsClass 02: All Other Hand Crafts

DIVISION 402

UPCYCLED ITEMS Revamping, Transforming & Repurposing

Class 01: Decorative ItemsClass 02: Functional Items

DIVISION 403

POLYMER CLAYClass 01: SculptureClass 02: All Other

DIVISION 404

TOLE PAINTINGNo framed paintings or painting on canvas accepted

Class 01: NaturalisticClass 02: All Other

DIVISION 405

GLASSClass 01: Stained GlassClass 02: All Other

DIVISION 406

MOSAICS Weight Limit: 40 pounds

Class 01: Flat Panel Class 02: 3-Dimensional

DIVISION 407

GOURDSClass 01: CarvedClass 02: All Other

DIVISION 408

MINIATURESMay be a combination of purchased, found and hand-made materials.Any information you can share about the finer aspects of your entry will ensure those things will not be overlooked during the judging.Specify size on entry form.

Class 01: Miniature Structure and FurnishingsClass 02: Room Boxes, Shadowboxes, Miniature Vignettes, etc.

DIVISION 409

SCRATCH-BUILT MODELS & MINIATURESModel Kits – see Div 413, More Hand Crafts & Hobbies

Class 01: StructureClass 02: All Other

DIVISION 410

PAPER ARTClass 01: 2-Dimensional (flat with slight dimension)Class 02: 3-Dimensional

DIVISION 411

SCRAPBOOKINGScrapbook pages must be in frames. (12-inch x 12-inch frames are available at craft stores.)

Class 01: Single-page Layout: Single PhotoClass 02: Single-Page Layout: Multiple Photos

DIVISION 412

CARDS AND INVITATIONSClass 01: StampingClass 02: All Other

adult DivisionsEligibility Open to Southern California residents, ages 18 or older.Entry limit 5 per exhibitor Entry Fee $5 per entryEntries require a photo upload. See “How to Enter” for more information

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DIVISION 413

MORE HAND CRAFTS/HOBBIES & MIXED TECHNiQUESClass 01: Crafted Figure, Doll, Toy or AnimalClass 02: Using Natural ItemsClass 03: LeatherClass 04: MetalworkClass 05: Model KitsClass 06: Mixed TechniquesClass 07: All Other Items

DIVISION 414

JEWELRY ARTS Single item or suite

Class 01: BeadingClass 02: Bead WeavingClass 03: Wire WrappingClass 04: Metalsmithing (commercial findings acceptable)Class 05: All Other

DIVISION 415

HAND-KNITTED Class 01: Wraps & All Other Fashion AccessoriesClass 02: Clothing

DIVISION 416

CROCHETEDClass 01: Wraps & All Other Fashion AccessoriesClass 02: ClothingClass 03: Doilies, Placemats, Tablecloths and other Home Accessories

DIVISION 417

AFGHANS ONE AFGHAN PER EXHIBITORClass 01: Crocheted Baby or YouthClass 02: Crocheted, all other

DIVISION 418

3-D KNIT/CROCHET ARTClass 01: DollsClass 02: AnimalsClass 03: All Other 3-D Items

DIVISION 419

HAND EMBROIDERYClass 01: Counted Thread/Cross-Stitch Class 02: All Other

DIVISION 420

SEWINGClass 01: ClothingArticles must have finished seams (i.e. pinked, zigzag, French or flat felted)

Class 02: All Other Items (includes Fashion & Home Accessories, Dolls & Toys)

DIVISION 421

MORE FIBER ARTS Class 01: FeltingClass 02: WeavingClass 03: Lace-Making TattingClass 04: Needlepoint (stitched through an open weave, even-weave canvas or mesh fabric)

DIVISION 422

MACHINE QUILTING OTHER THAN BED QUILTSWall hangings – each side must be 60 inches or smaller.No bed or crib quilts.

Class 01: Wall Hanging, Patchwork or PiecedClass 02: Wall Hanging, Mixed TechniquesClass 03: Art/Innovative Wall Hanging

adult DivisionsEligibility Open to Southern California residents, ages 18 or older.Entry limit 5 per exhibitor Entry Fee $5 per entryEntries require a photo upload. See “How to Enter” for more information

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DIVISION 423

PATCHWORK or PIECEDClass 01: Twin Size & SmallerClass 02: Larger than Twin

DIVISION 424

QUILT TOP BY EXHIBITOR, QUILTING BY ANOTHERQuilt is professionally/commercially machine quilted by another.

Class 01: Any Item

DIVISION 425

MODERN & ART QUILTSClass 01: Twin Size & SmallerClass 02: Larger than Twin

DIVISION 426

ALL OTHER MACHINE QUILTSClass 01: Any, specify

• Quilting must go through all layers of fabric.• When a quilt top has been professionally/commercially machine quilted by another person, it must be entered into Division 424 , QUILT TOP BY EXHIBITOR, QUILTING BY ANOTHER.

• Please include a 4-inch sleeve (rod pocket attached to back of quilt) for hanging. The sleeve is not required and is not included in the judging.

• Include dimensions of quilt (length & width) on entry form.

Eligibility Open to Southern California residents, ages 18 or older. Entry Fee $5 per entryEntry Limit: 1 Bed Quilt per exhibitor due to the popularity of the Quilt Competition and the limited display space

•Entire quilt may not be displayed due to space limitations

BED QUILTS-MACHINE QUILTED

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DIVISION 427

KNOTS OF LOVE CHEMO CAPS & CAP AND SCARF SETS

• Please label each entry.• All caps may not be displayed or shown in its entirety.• Because chemotherapy makes patients’ heads very

tender and sore, please use only yarns from the approved list below. These yarns are extremely soft and they are available at large retail craft stores as well as specialty yarn stores.

Approved List of Yarns:• Premier Anti-pilling Everyday Worsted• I Love This Cotton• Carnon Simply Soft• Yarn Bee Soft and Sleek

Class 01: Everyday Beanie or Daywear Beanie

Class 02: Dressy or Night on the Town Caps

Class 03: Slouchy Caps

Class 04: Bucket/Floppy/Brimmed Caps

Class 05: Character Caps

Class 06: Veteran CapsMen’s or women’s caps to be donated to VA hospitals across the country

Eligibility Open to ALL adult US residents Entry limit No entry limit Entry Fee No entry fee required

Knots of Love is founded by Christine Fabiani. Its mission is to warm the hearts and heads of those experiencing traumatic hair loss, no matter the cause. They are a dedicated group throughout the United States who knit and crochet caps with love. This act of kindness fills a need which is often overlooked. Their creations are distributed free of charge – one cap at a time. For more information and ideas visit knotsoflove.org.

Mail-in entries are accepted for this competition. In order to be considered for awards, entries must be registered online by May 28 and received before June 26

Mail to: OC Fair, Entries Dept. - Home Arts, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

• All entries become the property of the OC Fair and will be donated to Knots of Love at the close of Fair.• Award ribbons will be mailed. • There are no processing fees and no cash awards.

adult special interestknots of love

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DIVISION 428

quilts of valor quilt blocks• Please label each entry.• Fabric: 100 percent cotton. Patriotic or red, white or blue fabrics.• Size Limit: Quilt block must measure exactly 12½ inches x 12½ inches.• Judging Criteria: Correct size, uniqueness, creativity and workmanship.

Class 01: Any Item

Eligibility Open to ALL adult US residents Entry limit No entry limit Entry Fee No entry fee required

The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover all service-members and veterans touched by war with quilts called Quilts of Valor. For more information go to www.qovf.org.

Mail-in entries are accepted for this competition. In order to be considered for awards, entries must be registered online by May 28 and received before June 26.

Mail to: OC Fair, Entries Dept. - Home Arts, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

• All entries become the property of the OC Fair and will be donated to Quilts of Valor at the close of Fair.• Award ribbons will be mailed. • There are no processing fees and no cash awards.

adult special interestQuilts of valor

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DIVISION 429

AGEs 9-12Class 01: Fiber Arts, Sewing and NeedleworkClass 02: Clay & Ceramics

• All items must be hand crafted and sculptured or wheel thrown by the artist.

• All items must be fired or baked. • Items include sculpture, vases, bowls, etc.

Class 03: WoodClass 04: Goin’ Green: Upcycled Objects & ArtClass 05: Jewelry ArtsClass 06: All Other, specify

DIVISION 430

AGEs 13-17Class 01: Fiber Arts, Sewing and NeedleworkClass 02: Clay & Ceramics

• All items must be hand crafted and sculptured or wheel thrown by the artist.

• All items must be fired or baked. • Items include sculpture, vases, bowls, etc.

Class 03: WoodClass 04: Goin’ Green: Upcycled Objects & ArtClass 05: Jewelry ArtsClass 06: All Other, specify

DIVISION 431

special needsDoes not include painting or drawing

Class 01: Fiber Art, Handcraft or Jewelry – any item, specify

Eligibility Open to youth ages 9-17 (by July 16, 2021) who live, attend school, or are club members in Orange County, California.Entry limit 3 per exhibitor Entry Fee $3 per entry

Youth entries require a photo upload. Note: Youth, ages 5-12, should check out the competitions offered in Explorium: Destination Kids.

Youth divisionsAges 9-17 hand crafts & hobbies